Comparison

BELLr vs Balance Hold

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

Head to head
About

BELLr

This app helps kettlebell enthusiasts track and improve their swings with automatic counting and detailed analysis. It integrates with Apple Watch Activity Rings to keep you motivated towards your fitness goals.

Highlights
  • Automatic swing and set counting
  • Detailed swing analysis
  • Swing countdown workout
  • Activity Ring integration
  • Real-time performance metrics
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BELLr is a kettlebell workout companion built for kettlebell enthusiasts who want to take their training to the next level. Designed by a software engineer who shares a passion for kettlebell training, this app brings a unique approach to tracking and improving your swings. Whether you’re just starting or a seasoned athlete, BELLr provides insights and metrics to help you fine-tune your form and achieve your fitness goals. Features: • Swing Countdown Workout: Start with the “Swing Countdown” workout, where you set a target number of swings and aim to complete them quickly. More workout options will be added in future updates. • Automatic Swing and Set Counting: BELLr uses the power of the Apple Watch’s motion sensors to automatically detect and count your kettlebell swings and sets in real-time. • Detailed Swing Analysis: The app breaks down each swing to calculate exact timing and measure average power during the upswing, providing valuable feedback on your performance. • Activity Ring Integration: Workouts count towards your Apple Watch Activity Rings, keeping you motivated and on track to meet your fitness goals. • Work in Progress: Currently focused on 2-hand swings, with upcoming support for 1-hand swings and snatches. This is an early beta release, and the app is actively being developed in the creator’s spare time. More features and workouts are on the way, with continual updates to enhance the experience. Download BELLr now to start tracking your kettlebell workouts and join the journey as the app evolves!

About

Balance Hold

This app uses your phone's gyroscope to measure how steady your posture is. It offers various challenges like one-foot standing or balancing with eyes closed, allowing you to track your core stability and progress over time.

Highlights
  • Gyroscope-based balance testing
  • One-foot standing challenge
  • Head balance challenge
  • Eyes closed balance test
  • Adjustable time limits (10, 30, 60 seconds)
  • Progress tracking and sway records
Features
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Hold your phone steady and test your balance. Balance Hold uses the gyroscope to detect small tilts and records how steadily you can keep your posture within the time limit. Try different challenge styles such as one-foot standing, head balance, and eyes closed to check your core stability. Choose 10, 30, or 60 seconds, review your rank and sway records, and track your progress over time. Make balance training a simple daily habit.

Screenshots

Balance Hold4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BELLr at 5.0 against Balance Hold's 4.0. BELLr also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BELLr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
BELLr versus Balance Hold: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBELLrBalance Hold
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatt OverholtBYNET

Customer experience

BELLr

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Balance Hold

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

BELLr

No in-app purchases

None

Balance Hold

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BELLr free?
BELLr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Balance Hold free?
Balance Hold is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BELLr or Balance Hold?
BELLr is rated higher. BELLr averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Balance Hold averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do BELLr or Balance Hold have ads?
Balance Hold shows ads; BELLr does not.
Which is updated more often, BELLr or Balance Hold?
BELLr ships an update every 3 weeks, and Balance Hold every 3 weeks. Most recently, BELLr was updated on November 4, 2026 and Balance Hold on October 31, 2026.

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