# ScanMe vs Buckets

The clearest difference is ads: Buckets at none against ScanMe's shown. Buckets also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ScanMe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Buckets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ScanMe against 5.0 for Buckets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScanMe | Buckets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanme-qr-and-barcode-reader/id1641986166/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-time-blocking-planner/id6802607987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Puzzle Mania Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441008756) | [Rami Salameh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790816976) |

## What reviewers say

### ScanMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scanme-qr-and-barcode-reader/id1641986166)

This app quickly scans and creates QR and barcodes, offering fast price matching and instant action triggers for URLs, contacts, and more. It prioritizes privacy with on-device processing and allows for easy sharing and saving of generated codes.

**Highlights:** Ultra-fast code scanning, Decodes QR and commercial barcodes, Intelligent auto-focus and flashlight support, Instant action triggers for scanned data, Fast custom QR code creator, Local, secure, and offline-first processing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


### Buckets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-time-blocking-planner/id6802607987)

This app helps you manage your time by setting weekly intentions for different life areas. It allows you to block out time, run focus sessions, and confirm actual time spent, ensuring your week reflects your priorities. All data stays on your device.

**Highlights:** Set weekly intentions for life areas, Block time on your calendar, Run focus sessions with a timer, Confirm actual time spent, Calendar mirroring, Health app integration for workouts, Data export to JSON

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buckets Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Buckets Pro | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScanMe free?

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

### Is Buckets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ScanMe or Buckets?

ScanMe and Buckets are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do ScanMe or Buckets have ads?

ScanMe shows ads; Buckets does not.

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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.*