# Bear & Bells vs Timeshifter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Timeshifter at 92% against Bear & Bells's 40%. Timeshifter also leads on ratings volume (2.7K vs 3) and chart position (#35 vs unranked). Bear & Bells's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timeshifter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Bear & Bells asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bear & Bells holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Timeshifter has 2.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Bear & Bells's written reviews are positive against 92% of Timeshifter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bear & Bells | Timeshifter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-and-bells/id987712488/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#35** |
| Size | 9 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Peter Hornsby](https://appshunter.io/developer/939845084) | [Timeshifter Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1380684373) |

## What reviewers say

### Bear & Bells

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bear-and-bells/id987712488)

This app provides hikers with customizable bell chimes to alert wildlife in bear country. It offers educational information on bear safety and features unique animal protector illustrations.

**Highlights:** Customizable bell chimes, Recordable sound options, Adjustable chime duration, Animal protector illustrations, Bear safety information, Educational content for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Timeshifter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeshifter/id1380684374)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides personalized plans to reduce jet lag based on sleep science and your individual chronotype. It guides you on when to seek or avoid light, sleep, nap, and use optional supplements like melatonin and caffeine.

**Highlights:** Personalized jet lag plans, Circadian Time™ advice, Practicality Filter™, Quick Turnaround® feature, Pre-travel adjustment advice, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeshifter | $24.99 | per year |
| discounted jet lag plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| jet lag plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective at reducing jet lag
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- ⏱️ Helpful notifications
- 🔍 Explains the science behind the recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Difficult to follow recommendations during travel
- 🤒 Melatonin not always readily available
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or getting stuck on a white screen
- Issues with account login and data loss

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust plan for unexpected schedule changes
- Integration with fitness trackers or sleep apps
- Recommendations for meal timing and nutrition


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bear & Bells free?

Bear & Bells is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Timeshifter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bear & Bells or Timeshifter?

Bear & Bells is rated higher. Bear & Bells averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Timeshifter averages 4.7 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Bear & Bells or Timeshifter have ads?

Neither Bear & Bells nor Timeshifter shows ads.

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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.*