# SmartTool vs Buckets

The clearest difference is ads: Buckets at none against SmartTool's shown. SmartTool's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartTool sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month 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 SmartTool against 5.0 for Buckets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartTool | Buckets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarttool-voice-todo-list/id6757439051/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 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Junaid Younas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765330451) | [Rami Salameh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790816976) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarttool-voice-todo-list/id6757439051)

This AI-powered app lets you create tasks, reminders, and manage your schedule using only your voice. It automatically organizes spoken input into to-do lists, notes, shopping lists, and expense tracking, offering hands-free productivity.

**Highlights:** Voice commands for task creation, AI-powered natural language understanding, Daily planner and schedule view, Customizable reminders and alarms, Shopping list creation and management, Expense tracking and payment alerts, Calendar event synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |


### 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 SmartTool free?

SmartTool 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, SmartTool or Buckets?

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

### Do SmartTool or Buckets have ads?

SmartTool 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.*