# DayTimer vs Buckets

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: DayTimer at 15.1 against Buckets's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DayTimer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases 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 DayTimer against 5.0 for Buckets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayTimer | Buckets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytimer-time-blocking/id6799576985/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 | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rajai Baboun](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799576987) | [Rami Salameh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790816976) |

## What reviewers say

### DayTimer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daytimer-time-blocking/id6799576985)

This app provides a minimal and calm way to structure your day with timed blocks and breaks. It allows for on-the-fly adjustments to your schedule, ensuring you can adapt to interruptions without falling behind. Save common schedules as templates for easy reuse.

**Highlights:** Timed task blocks, Automatic schedule re-flow, On-the-fly task insertion, Task rearrangement, Reusable day templates, Scheduled day loading

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Little Boost! | $0.99 | one-time |
| DayTimer Supporter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lunch Tip! | $5.99 | 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 DayTimer free?

DayTimer 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, DayTimer or Buckets?

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

### Do DayTimer or Buckets have ads?

Neither DayTimer 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.*