# Bell+ vs ShinoBee

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShinoBee at daily against Bell+'s every 3 weeks. ShinoBee also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26). Bell+'s advantage is ratings volume (20 vs 1) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Bell+ against 5.0 for ShinoBee. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bell+ has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Bell+ ships an update every 3 weeks, ShinoBee daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bell+ | ShinoBee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bell-plus/id6758812149/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinobeelearn-japanese/id6761831908/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMR MAHROUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865965372) | [KOSEI OKUDONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854260728) |

## What reviewers say

### Bell+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bell-plus/id6758812149)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShinoBee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shinobeelearn-japanese/id6761831908)

This app provides a structured system for learning Japanese essentials like hiragana, katakana, kanji, vocabulary, and grammar. It focuses on building lasting study habits through a clear learning flow, reinforcement, and prioritized review to ensure retention and practical ability.

**Highlights:** Level-based Japanese courses, Core Japanese grammar, Hiragana and katakana mastery, Kanji recognition and writing, Practical vocabulary expansion, Automated review collection, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bell+ free?

Bell+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShinoBee free?

ShinoBee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bell+ or ShinoBee?

ShinoBee is rated higher. Bell+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while ShinoBee averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bell+ or ShinoBee have ads?

Neither Bell+ nor ShinoBee shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bell+ or ShinoBee?

Bell+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShinoBee daily. Most recently, Bell+ was updated on October 28, 2026 and ShinoBee on October 16, 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.*