# LimeTime vs Buckets

The clearest difference is monetization model: LimeTime at free against Buckets's freemium. LimeTime also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LimeTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 LimeTime against 5.0 for Buckets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | LimeTime | Buckets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limetime-screen-time-bank/id6783621588/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-time-blocking-planner/id6802607987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 61 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEI QIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782951861) | [Rami Salameh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790816976) |

## What reviewers say

### LimeTime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limetime-screen-time-bank/id6783621588)

This app helps families manage screen time by allowing children to earn, save, and spend time credits for completing chores and routines. Parents can set up a shared system with timers and track all time transactions.

**Highlights:** Earn time credits for chores and routines, Spend time credits on screen time, Built-in screen time timer, Track time balances and history, Approve or decline time requests, Parent controls with PIN protection

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LimeTime Plus Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| LimeTime Plus Annual Subscription | $8.99 | per year |


### 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 LimeTime free?

LimeTime 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, LimeTime or Buckets?

LimeTime and Buckets are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do LimeTime or Buckets have ads?

Neither LimeTime nor Buckets shows ads.

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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.*