ClassBell Alarm vs Bell+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Customizable bell schedules
- Real-time countdown timer
- Smart pre-end notifications
- Automatic day detection
- Dark mode support
- Offline functionality
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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.
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.
- Live countdown to next bell
- Full daily schedule view
- Customizable period names
- Smart period start notifications
- Support for over 100 schools
- Custom school support
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | ClassBell Alarm | Bell+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) | 4.9 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #178 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 26 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ojas Ray | AMR MAHROUS |
Customer experience
ClassBell Alarm
Bell+
In-app purchases
ClassBell Alarm
No in-app purchases
Bell+
No in-app purchases





