# M3 Ambient vs Buckets Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Buckets Studio at 5.0 against M3 Ambient's 3.7. Buckets Studio also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 3). 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.

Buckets Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buckets Studio has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

M3 Ambient ships an update every 6 weeks, Buckets Studio every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | M3 Ambient | Buckets Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3-ambient/id1616668069/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-studio/id6449474103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 107 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BEDGEAR, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231966024) | [Buckets LLC (Wichita)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689319306) |

## What reviewers say

### M3 Ambient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m3-ambient/id1616668069)

Control your smart bed using Bluetooth or the internet. Adjust settings and manage your sleep experience through this application.

**Highlights:** Smart bed control, BLE connectivity, Internet connectivity, Adjustable settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buckets Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-studio/id6449474103)

Easily check service availability, book appointments, and make secure payments. Manage your bookings, receive reminders, and get directions all within the app.

**Highlights:** View service menu and prices, Check availability and book appointments, Secure in-app payments and tipping, Receive appointment reminders, Manage appointments (reschedule, cancel), Get directions to service location

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M3 Ambient free?

M3 Ambient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Buckets Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, M3 Ambient or Buckets Studio?

Buckets Studio is rated higher. M3 Ambient averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Buckets Studio averages 5.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do M3 Ambient or Buckets Studio have ads?

Neither M3 Ambient nor Buckets Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, M3 Ambient or Buckets Studio?

M3 Ambient ships an update every 6 weeks, and Buckets Studio every 3 months. Most recently, M3 Ambient was updated on November 3, 2026 and Buckets Studio 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.*