# Notch vs Buckets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notch at none against Buckets's 2. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buckets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Notch asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Notch against 5.0 for Buckets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notch | Buckets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notch-student-school-planner/id6791906668/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-time-blocking-planner/id6802607987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 21 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marko Deric](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791906670) | [Rami Salameh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790816976) |

## What reviewers say

### Notch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notch-student-school-planner/id6791906668)

This app consolidates tasks, schoolwork, finances, habits, and notes into a single, private platform. It offers features like syllabus import, budget tracking, habit streaks, and customizable views. Designed for privacy, it stores data locally without cloud sync or user accounts.

**Highlights:** Consolidated life management, Private, local data storage, Syllabus and assignment import, Budget and financial tracking, Habit tracking with streaks, Customizable dashboard and themes, Quick-add assistant

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Notch free?

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

### Is Buckets free?

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

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

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

### Do Notch or Buckets have ads?

Neither Notch 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.*