Comparison

Bell+ vs Bell Timer

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

Bell Timer

Features
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Bell Timer puts your school’s bell system in your pocket. Connect to your Bell Timer server over the school’s Wi-Fi and ring the bell, control music, and see today’s schedule — all from your iPhone. FEATURES • Ring the bell instantly from anywhere on site • Play, pause, skip and choose music for breaks and assemblies • See the day’s schedule and the next bell at a glance • Live status — what’s playing now and whether today is active • Automatic server discovery — no IP addresses to type • Secure access with an administrator-set code Bell Timer connects only to your own Bell Timer server on your local network — nothing is sent anywhere else. Open the app, tap your school, enter your access code, and you’re in control. Bell Timer is a companion to the Bell Timer system by Reflections AV. A running Bell Timer server on your local network is required.

Screenshots

Bell+4 screens
Bell Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Bell Timer at weekly against Bell+'s every 3 weeks. Bell Timer also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26). Bell+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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, Bell Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bell+ versus Bell Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBell+Bell Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS2616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAMR MAHROUSchris constantine

In-app purchases

None

Bell+

No in-app purchases

None

Bell Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bell+ free?
Bell+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bell Timer free?
Bell Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bell+ or Bell Timer have ads?
Neither Bell+ nor Bell Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bell+ or Bell Timer?
Bell+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bell Timer weekly. Most recently, Bell+ was updated on August 14, 2026 and Bell Timer on September 13, 2026.

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