# MyCBS vs Buckets, Inc.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyCBS at none against Buckets, Inc.'s 2. Buckets, Inc.'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buckets, Inc. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. MyCBS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MyCBS against 5.0 for Buckets, Inc.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.

MyCBS ships an update every 3 months, Buckets, Inc. fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyCBS | Buckets, Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycbs/id1531669505/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-inc/id6450389161/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 99 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Columbia University](https://appshunter.io/developer/405514802) | [Grace Jansen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668003447) |

## What reviewers say

### MyCBS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycbs/id1531669505)

Connect with fellow Columbia Business School alumni. Stay involved with the school, advance your career, and network with classmates through this dedicated online community platform.

**Highlights:** Alumni networking, Stay involved with school, Career advancement, Connect with classmates, Online community platform

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buckets, Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-inc/id6450389161)

This app helps professionals manage and grow their networks by simplifying contact information exchange and providing AI-powered tools for follow-ups. It allows users to control shared data, tag contacts for easy recall, and automate outreach to nurture connections.

**Highlights:** AI-powered contact exchange, Personalized CRM, Selective data sharing, Contact tagging, Automated outreach workflows, Connection insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyCBS free?

MyCBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Buckets, Inc. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyCBS or Buckets, Inc.?

MyCBS and Buckets, Inc. are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do MyCBS or Buckets, Inc. have ads?

Neither MyCBS nor Buckets, Inc. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyCBS or Buckets, Inc.?

MyCBS ships an update every 3 months, and Buckets, Inc. fortnightly. Most recently, MyCBS was updated on November 5, 2026 and Buckets, Inc. on November 3, 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.*
