# The Ultimate Buzzer vs Ringing Bell

The clearest difference is rating: The Ultimate Buzzer at 4.4 against Ringing Bell's 3.3. The Ultimate Buzzer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (15K vs 10). Ringing Bell's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ringing Bell sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. The Ultimate Buzzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Ultimate Buzzer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Ultimate Buzzer has 15K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of The Ultimate Buzzer's written reviews are positive against 27% of Ringing Bell's.

The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update every 3 weeks, Ringing Bell every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Ultimate Buzzer | Ringing Bell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-buzzer/id459677810/reviews)** | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringing-bell/id1312665671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **31.6% of reviews** | 27.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makens Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/455525622) | [Nasuf OZGUR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1346113256) |

## What reviewers say

### The Ultimate Buzzer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ultimate-buzzer/id459677810)

Transform your device into a versatile sound machine with over 60 high-quality audio effects. Perfect for pranks, games, or simply adding a fun element to everyday situations. Features include a large button mode and a handy flashlight utility.

**Highlights:** Over 60 sound effects, Prank sounds (air horn, sirens), Game show buzzers, Big Button Mode, Flashlight utility, Dark Mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome sounds
- 😆 Fun for games and pranks
- 👍 Great for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Overwhelmed by ads
- 🙄 Ads interrupt usage
- 😒 Ads make app unusable
- 🤔 Inconsistent sound quality

**Reported bugs**

- Buzzer doesn't work consistently
- Difficulty navigating back to main screen

**Requested features**

- More sound options
- Volume control
- Ability to save/load favorite sounds


### Ringing Bell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ringing-bell/id1312665671)

Simulate various bell sounds by shaking your phone. Choose from a wide selection of bells for different occasions, from doorbells to church bells, and have fun with unique sound effects.

**Highlights:** Shake to ring bell, Variety of bell sounds, Hand bell, Door bell, Service bell, Christmas bell, Church bell

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Ultimate Buzzer free?

The Ultimate Buzzer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ringing Bell free?

Ringing Bell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Ultimate Buzzer or Ringing Bell?

The Ultimate Buzzer is rated higher. The Ultimate Buzzer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Ringing Bell averages 3.3 from 10 ratings.

### Do The Ultimate Buzzer or Ringing Bell have ads?

The Ultimate Buzzer shows ads; Ringing Bell does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Ultimate Buzzer or Ringing Bell?

The Ultimate Buzzer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ringing Bell every 3 months. Most recently, The Ultimate Buzzer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ringing Bell on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*