# FakeABell

> So many bells!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id381608420](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id381608420)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id381608420`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The Ritz Acme Ltd Liability Company
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 3.00 / 5 (81 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-11-14
- **First published:** 2010-07-16
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fakeabell/id381608420)
- **Website:** [http://ritzacme.com](http://ritzacme.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://ritzacme.com/privacy.htm](http://ritzacme.com/privacy.htm)

## Description

FakeABell is a self-contained novelty app that lets you trigger 50+ doorbell sounds to prank friends and family. It runs offline, so you won’t need internet access, making it perfect for spontaneous, lighthearted mischief. This app is designed for harmless fun and includes a playful disclaimer encouraging responsible use and volume control to protect hearing.

How it works: open FakeABell, tap a sound to play it, and enjoy a quick, silly moment. No external speakers are required, and the app is built for offline use so you can share laughs anywhere. This gag app from BrennanMoyMedia is intended for entertainment—have fun, but avoid harassing others or causing damage.

## Rankings

- #171,995 — Overall

## Review summary

Reviewers repeatedly praise the app for realistic doorbell sounds and effective timing, plus its usefulness for dog training and entertaining pranks. However, the dominant drawback across many reviews is intrusive advertising—long, frequent, and sometimes forced—that harms usability and can drive users away. Some also note occasional sound issues or duplication, but the ads are the core recurring concern while sound quality and training value remain the main positives.

### Pros

- Realistic, high-quality doorbell sounds with good timing
- Helpful for dog training and behavior shaping (e.g., teaching dogs to ignore or respond to a doorbell)
- Entertaining and prank-friendly; enjoyable for demonstrations and audiences
- Useful for niche uses like theatre, classes, and demonstrations; stands out in its category

### Cons

- Intrusive ads: long, frequent, and often unavoidable (including pop-ups and timed ads)
- Adware/forced downloads that disrupt usability and can lead to uninstalling
- Ads can appear at launch or interrupt usage, undermining the user experience

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