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
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Keep track of class transitions with ClassBell Alarm, your personal school bell schedule companion. CREATE CUSTOM SCHEDULES Build unlimited bell schedules with as many periods as you need. Whether you have a regular 8-period day, block scheduling, or special assembly days — ClassBell handles it all. REAL-TIME COUNTDOWN See exactly how much time remains in your current period with a beautiful countdown display. A visual progress bar shows you at a glance where you are in your day. BELL NOTIFICATIONS Choose Bell, Chime, or Subtle as iPhone notification sounds for ClassBell's time-sensitive notifications, and add up to three warnings to each period. On iPhone, sounds follow Silent mode, Focus, and notification settings. Apple normally alerts your iPhone or Apple Watch, not both: an unlocked iPhone receives the alert; when the phone is locked, an eligible worn, unlocked Watch normally receives it. A paired Apple Watch uses its own sound and Silent settings, so silence the Watch too when quiet is required. iOS and watchOS control haptics; check your device settings and run a test before class. AUTOMATIC DAY DETECTION Assign schedules to weekdays, one-time dates, or an alternating A/B calendar. ClassBell resolves the exact schedule for each school day while still letting you start any schedule manually. SIRI & SHORTCUTS Start today's schedule, begin again from Period 1, hold, resume, or end a schedule with Siri or the Shortcuts app. You can also open Confidence Center directly when you want a quick readiness check. CONFIDENCE CENTER See notification permission and sound status, Live Activity status, and recent scheduling actions in one clear place. ClassBell explains how Silent mode, Focus, and Apple Watch routing can affect delivery without implying that it uses your microphone or records your screen. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Enjoy a clean, modern interface with full dark mode support. Customize your accent color to match your style. PRIVATE BY DESIGN ClassBell works offline and does not require an account. Optional manual backups are stored in your private iCloud container, never on ClassBell's servers. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Add small, medium, and large Home Screen widgets for current, next, and upcoming periods. The native period-boundary timelines keep the display aligned with your schedule, and you can tap to open Today. KEY FEATURES • Create unlimited schedules and periods • Live countdown timer with progress bar • Pre-end warning notifications • Three iPhone notification sounds: Bell, Chime, and Subtle • Automatic schedule suggestions by day • Alternating A/B rotation calendars and date-specific schedules • Siri and Shortcuts controls • Confidence Center readiness and recent-action history • Quick setup wizard for fast schedule creation • Dark and light theme support • Small, medium, and large Home Screen widgets • Works offline — no ClassBell account required Perfect for students, teachers, and anyone who follows a timed daily routine. Download ClassBell Alarm and take control of your schedule today!

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 91% 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 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26). 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 19 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 91% of Bell+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClassBell Alarm ships an update every 5 days, Bell+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 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 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.1 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB100 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 ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
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 19 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 5 days, and Bell+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, ClassBell Alarm was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bell+ on October 21, 2026.

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