Comparison

Assistant by Bellman vs ZipcodeBox

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Assistant by Bellman

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The Assistant app makes it easier than ever to keep a watchful eye on your home and loved ones. It connects the Bellman alerting system to your mobile phone, tablet or smartwatch via Bluetooth. Once you have installed the app, you will start to receive home notifications on your mobile devices. In addition, your Bellman receivers will alert you to incoming calls and messages on your mobile phone. BENEFITS - Get emergency notifications from connected smoke detectors directly on your mobile device. - Use doorbell and open/closed sensors to alert you if someone rings your doorbell or enters or leaves your home. - Use a baby monitor and a contact mat to know when your baby stirs or is trying to leave the crib. - Get an alert on your Bellman receiver when you have an incoming call or message. APP HIGHLIGHTS In the Assistant app, all your devices and controls are literally at your fingertips. Control your notifications, browse history or monitor your devices with a simple tap. Stay on top of things. Select History to see what you have missed. Your notifications are sorted by date and time. Keep your setup up to date. Tap My Devices to monitor the connection status, update devices, and control your system setup. Use a direct connection Do you want your Bellman watch to vibrate for messages and calls on your phone when you are out and about too? Tap to establish a direct phone-to-watch connection. ABOUT THE BELLMAN ALERTING SYSTEM The Bellman alerting system empowers deaf and hard of hearing people to stay safe, independent, and socially active. It consists of a set of wirelessly connected transmitters and receivers that are located across the home. When a transmitter is triggered by e.g., a door chime, telephone signal or smoldering fire, the receiver alerts with loud sounds, bright flashes, and powerful vibrations. By using the Assistant app, your mobile phone or tablet works just like a Bellman receiver. APP REQUIREMENTS - One or more Bellman receiver/s - iPhone requires iOS 15.0 or later - iPad requires iPadOS 15.0 or later - iPod touch requires iOS 15.0 or later - Apple Watch requires watchOS 6.2 or later Please note that the Assistant app should be used as a complement to your Bellman receiver/s and not as a replacement due to safety reasons. Read more about our terms and conditions here: Tap Menu > About in the Assistant app Read more about our privacy policy here: https://bellman.com/en/legal/privacy-policy/

About

ZipcodeBox

Organize your entire moving process in one place. Track tasks, manage boxes, store contacts, and monitor expenses to ensure a stress-free relocation. Never forget important details like updating your address.

Highlights
  • Create and manage move details
  • Add and track boxes
  • Store important contacts
  • Manage moving expenses
  • Set reminders and notes
  • Update address information
Features
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ZipcodeBox makes moving simple and stress-free by letting you organize every part of your move in one app. Easily create a new move and keep all your information together. You can add and manage tasks for every stage of the move, label and track your boxes so nothing gets lost, and store important contacts like movers, landlords, or friends. Keep all relevant addresses handy, track your moving expenses to stay on budget, and add future notes and reminders for things you don’t want to forget. With ZipcodeBox, you won’t forget to update your address and contact information across organizations, marketplaces, and other important services. Whether you’re moving to a new neighborhood or a new city, ZipcodeBox helps you stay organized, save time, and reduce moving-day stress.

Screenshots

Assistant by Bellman4 screens
ZipcodeBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Assistant by Bellman at none against ZipcodeBox's 2. ZipcodeBox's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ZipcodeBox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Assistant by Bellman asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Assistant by Bellman ships an update every 4 months, ZipcodeBox every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Assistant by Bellman versus ZipcodeBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAssistant by BellmanZipcodeBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBellman & Symfon Europe ABZIPcodeBOX LLC

In-app purchases

None

Assistant by Bellman

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ZipcodeBox

Subscriptions2
  • ZipcodeBox Monthly$1.991 Month
  • ZipcodeBox Yearly$18.991 Year

Questions

Is Assistant by Bellman free?
Assistant by Bellman is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZipcodeBox free?
ZipcodeBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Assistant by Bellman or ZipcodeBox have ads?
Neither Assistant by Bellman nor ZipcodeBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Assistant by Bellman or ZipcodeBox?
Assistant by Bellman ships an update every 4 months, and ZipcodeBox every 10 days. Most recently, Assistant by Bellman was updated on September 24, 2026 and ZipcodeBox on October 1, 2026.

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