# Chipolo vs Buckets Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Buckets Studio at 100% against Chipolo's 69%. Buckets Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Chipolo's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (18K vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chipolo has 18K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Chipolo's written reviews are positive against 100% of Buckets Studio's.

Chipolo ships an update weekly, Buckets Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chipolo | Buckets Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipolo/id651447811/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-studio/id6449474103/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 55 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chipolo d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/929603589) | [Buckets LLC (Wichita)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689319306) |

## What reviewers say

### Chipolo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipolo/id651447811)

This app enhances your ability to locate misplaced items with free features like calling your phone and customizing ringtones. It also offers unique functionalities such as using the device as a remote camera shutter for perfect group photos.

**Highlights:** Call Your Phone, Customize Ringtone, Remote Camera Shutter, Find Lost Items, Personalize Finding Experience

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent product
- 👍 Useful little tool
- 👍 Quick and easy way to find keys and phone
- 👍 Reminds when leaving keys behind
- 👍 Finds keys and phone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible
- 🔋 poor quality
- 🔋 doesn't ring after a year of usage
- 🐛 Constant error emails
- 🔋 Always shows low battery for all 3 units

**Reported bugs**

- Bug Issues
- Crashes
- Keeps disconnecting
- Sound doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Needs warning
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### 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 Chipolo free?

Chipolo 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, Chipolo or Buckets Studio?

Buckets Studio is rated higher. Chipolo averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while Buckets Studio averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Chipolo or Buckets Studio have ads?

Neither Chipolo nor Buckets Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chipolo or Buckets Studio?

Chipolo ships an update weekly, and Buckets Studio every 3 months. Most recently, Chipolo was updated on October 14, 2026 and Buckets Studio on October 13, 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.*