# Bell vs Just a Prayer

The clearest difference is price: Just a Prayer at Free against Bell's $2.99. Bell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Just a Prayer is free to download; Bell costs $2.99 up front. Just a Prayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bell asks for nothing beyond the download.

Just a Prayer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

Bell ships an update every 3 weeks, Just a Prayer every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bell | Just a Prayer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bell-simple-meditation-timer/id6749400916/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-a-prayer/id6781703839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Claxon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830342038) | [Think Heart Apps AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1095482355) |

## What reviewers say

### Bell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bell-simple-meditation-timer/id6749400916)

A minimalist timer designed to support your meditation practice without distractions. It offers gentle bells, ambient sounds, and progress tracking. Integrates with Apple Health and Siri for a seamless experience.

**Highlights:** Minimalist meditation timer, Gentle bells and ambient sounds, Daily reminders and mindfulness prompts, Streak and total minute tracking, Apple Health, Siri, and Shortcuts integration, CSV session log export, One-time purchase

**In-app purchases:** none


### Just a Prayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-a-prayer/id6781703839)

This app offers a peaceful space for daily prayer, featuring a single prayer each day and a curated library for specific needs. It also includes a personal prayer journal, sermon note-taking, and an audio prayer option for a quiet, reflective experience.

**Highlights:** Daily prayer with refresh option, Curated prayer library by need, Personal prayer journal, Sermon notes with verse references, Audio prayer library, Home screen widget, Gentle reminders

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full App Unlock | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bell free?

Bell costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Just a Prayer free?

Just a Prayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bell or Just a Prayer?

Just a Prayer is rated higher. Bell averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Just a Prayer averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Bell or Just a Prayer have ads?

Neither Bell nor Just a Prayer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bell or Just a Prayer?

Bell ships an update every 3 weeks, and Just a Prayer every 4 months. Most recently, Bell was updated on November 5, 2026 and Just a Prayer on November 5, 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.*