# CD Now vs Bell Timer

The clearest difference is device support: CD Now at 3 against Bell Timer's 1. On price, update cadence, 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.

CD Now ships an update every 10 days, Bell Timer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CD Now | Bell Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Size | 143 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conscious Discipline](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484011067) | [chris constantine](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775178229) |

## What reviewers say

### CD Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cd-now/id6769547330)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bell Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bell-timer-reflections-av/id6776598064)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CD Now free?

CD Now 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 CD Now or Bell Timer have ads?

Neither CD Now nor Bell Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CD Now or Bell Timer?

CD Now ships an update every 10 days, and Bell Timer weekly. Most recently, CD Now was updated on October 6, 2026 and Bell Timer on October 1, 2026.

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