Comparison

Bell+ vs CourseBell

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

Head to head
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/

About

CourseBell

Features
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CourseBell keeps you on schedule with customizable bell notifications for every period of your school day. Set up your weekly schedule with custom period names, start and end times, and let CourseBell handle the rest. Get notified when a period starts, when it's about to end, and when it's over each with its own sound. KEY FEATURES - Live countdown to your next bell - Separate notifications for period start, warning, and end - 8 built-in bell sounds, independently configurable per notification type - Weekly schedule with per-day customization - Copy a day's schedule to quickly set up similar days - One-tap mute for assemblies, early dismissals, or days off - Share your schedule instantly via QR code or link - Import a shared schedule with one scan - Schedule history with one-tap restore - Works completely offline — no account required Built for teachers and students managing block schedules, rotating periods, or any weekly routine that runs on bells.

Screenshots

Bell+4 screens
CourseBell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bell+ at every 3 weeks against CourseBell's every 5 months. CourseBell's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bell+ ships an update every 3 weeks, CourseBell every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bell+ versus CourseBell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBell+CourseBell
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS2616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMR MAHROUSSpears Software LLC

In-app purchases

None

Bell+

No in-app purchases

None

CourseBell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bell+ free?
Bell+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CourseBell free?
CourseBell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bell+ or CourseBell have ads?
Neither Bell+ nor CourseBell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bell+ or CourseBell?
Bell+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and CourseBell every 5 months. Most recently, Bell+ was updated on October 4, 2026 and CourseBell on October 14, 2026.

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