# Chill vs Mindfulness Bells

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mindfulness Bells at every 2 weeks against Chill's monthly. Mindfulness Bells also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Chill's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 634). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chill sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mindfulness Bells sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Chill against 4.8 for Mindfulness Bells. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chill has 5.4K ratings behind it against 634, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Chill's written reviews are positive against 89% of Mindfulness Bells's.

Chill ships an update monthly, Mindfulness Bells every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chill | Mindfulness Bells |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chill-mindfulness-reminders/id986509491/reviews)** | [4.8 (634 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bells/id1536374807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 634 |
| Positive reviews | **95.3% of reviews** | 88.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minima Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/352283598) | [Lang Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493923379) |

## What reviewers say

### Chill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chill-mindfulness-reminders/id986509491)

This app delivers daily mindfulness quotes and inspirational images to help you find your center. Receive customizable reminders throughout the day to stay present and share your favorite messages easily.

**Highlights:** Daily inspirational quotes, Mindfulness reminders, Shareable quotes and images, Customizable notifications, Beautiful imagery

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Inspirational and mindful quotes
- 🔔 Helpful reminders throughout the day
- 🌟 Beautiful and calming design
- 🕊️ Promotes presence and relaxation
- 🗣️ Diverse range of authors and perspectives

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive daily quotes and reminders
- 🕰️ Limited number of reminders per day
- 🌐 Lack of diversity in featured authors

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent timing of reminders
- Occasional app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More customization options for reminders
- Ability to save and review past reminders
- Expansion of quote database with more diverse voices


### Mindfulness Bells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mindfulness-bells/id1536374807)

This app provides gentle bell sounds at set or random intervals to help you practice mindfulness and return to your breath. It offers a minimalist interface with customizable bell sounds and timing, supporting a more conscious and present day.

**Highlights:** Interval bell ringing, Random interval ringing, Hourly chime, Customizable bell sounds, Minimalist interface, Background operation

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A cup of coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small support | $1.99 | one-time |
| A dinner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium support | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large support | $9.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🕰️ Gentle reminder to be mindful
- 🎶 Pleasant and soothing sounds
- ⏱️ Helpful for time management
- 🧘‍♀️ Supports mindfulness practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Chime volume too loud
- 🕰️ Inconsistent chime timing
- 🔌 Stopped working after iOS update

**Reported bugs**

- No sound or alert when chime is set
- Chime not ringing at the correct time

**Requested features**

- Ability to set specific chime days
- Option to choose quieter chime sounds
- Customizable chime duration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chill free?

Chill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mindfulness Bells free?

Mindfulness Bells is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chill or Mindfulness Bells?

Chill is rated higher. Chill averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Mindfulness Bells averages 4.8 from 634 ratings.

### Do Chill or Mindfulness Bells have ads?

Both Chill and Mindfulness Bells show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chill or Mindfulness Bells?

Chill ships an update monthly, and Mindfulness Bells every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chill was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mindfulness Bells on November 7, 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.*