Comparison

ClassBell Alarm vs Bell+

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

Head to head
About

ClassBell Alarm

This app helps users manage their daily schedules with custom bell timers and notifications. It provides real-time countdowns and automatic schedule suggestions based on the day of the week. The app features a clean interface with dark mode support and works offline.

Highlights
  • Customizable bell schedules
  • Real-time countdown timer
  • Smart pre-end notifications
  • Automatic day detection
  • Dark mode support
  • Offline functionality
Features
Currently charting
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ClassBell helps educators keep every class, transition, and special schedule on time. Build your school-day schedule once, then follow it from iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, the Lock Screen, or a Home Screen widget. A clear live countdown shows the current period, what comes next, and when the next transition is scheduled. MADE FOR REAL SCHOOL DAYS • Create multiple reusable schedules • Assign schedules to weekdays or specific dates • Start from the current period or begin again with Period 1 • Insert a new period and shift everything that follows • Pause a day, then resume while keeping or adjusting the remaining times • Add room names and notes for quick context BELLS AND WARNINGS • Choose Bell, Chime, Subtle, or vibration-only alerts • Add up to three warnings before the end of a period • Run Alarm Readiness before class to review permissions, delivery coverage, and a test alarm • Use Prominent Alarms on supported iPhones, or standard local notifications AT A GLANCE • Follow the current period and countdown on Apple Watch • Add ClassBell complications to supported watch faces • Keep the day visible with Lock Screen Live Activities and Home Screen widgets • Open Today directly from the widget YOUR SCHEDULES, YOUR CONTROL • Share schedules with QR codes • Manually back up and restore schedules with your private iCloud account • Personalize ClassBell with your school color • Works offline for everyday schedule use • Optional usage analytics are off by default ClassBell is designed for teachers, aides, therapists, homeschool families, and anyone whose day moves by periods rather than ordinary calendar events.

About

Bell+

This app helps students and teachers manage their daily schedules with live countdowns to the next bell and customizable period names. It provides timely notifications and supports over 100 schools, with options for private schedules.

Highlights
  • Live countdown to next bell
  • Full daily schedule view
  • Customizable period names
  • Smart period start notifications
  • Support for over 100 schools
  • Custom school support
Features
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With a sleek and intuitive interface, Bell+ offers: Live Countdown: Always know exactly how much time is left until the next bell rings. Full Schedule: View your entire day at a glance, including all periods and breaks. Custom Names: Personalize your schedule by renaming periods to match your actual classes. Smart Notifications: Get timely reminders before each period starts, so you're always prepared. Personalizable Interface: Check out the "themes" tab to customize the countdown to your vibe! Bell+ supports over 100 schools and allows custom schools for private schedules. Whether you're a student or teacher, Bell+ ensures you never miss a moment. Download now and take control of your day! Before downloading, please read the Bell+ End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) at https://bell.ahmad-mahrous.com/terms/

Screenshots

ClassBell Alarm4 screens
Bell+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bell+ at 90% against ClassBell Alarm's 0%. Bell+ also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.5). ClassBell Alarm's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Bell+ is free to download; ClassBell Alarm costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bell+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bell+ has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ClassBell Alarm's written reviews are positive against 90% of Bell+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClassBell Alarm ships an update every 4 days, Bell+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ClassBell Alarm versus Bell+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassBell AlarmBell+
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (2 ratings)4.9 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings218 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.1 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOjas RayAMR MAHROUS

Customer experience

ClassBell Alarm

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bell+

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ClassBell Alarm

No in-app purchases

None

Bell+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClassBell Alarm free?
ClassBell Alarm costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bell+ free?
Bell+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ClassBell Alarm or Bell+?
Bell+ is rated higher. ClassBell Alarm averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Bell+ averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do ClassBell Alarm or Bell+ have ads?
Neither ClassBell Alarm nor Bell+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClassBell Alarm or Bell+?
ClassBell Alarm ships an update every 4 days, and Bell+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, ClassBell Alarm was updated on September 11, 2026 and Bell+ on August 14, 2026.

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