# Buckets vs Blocks

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Buckets at 4 against Blocks's 1. Buckets also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buckets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Blocks sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 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 Buckets against 5.0 for Blocks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buckets | Blocks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buckets-time-blocking-planner/id6802607987/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-budget-time-better/id6805251444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rami Salameh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790816976) | [Nathaniel Gerdes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093119888) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Blocks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blocks-budget-time-better/id6805251444)

Track your time with intention using this local-first time budget and activity timer. Set weekly goals for activities, monitor progress, and log occurrences without consuming your time budget. Integrates optionally with Screen Time and Apple Health.

**Highlights:** Local-first time tracking, Weekly activity goals, Counters for logging occurrences, Optional Screen Time comparison, Optional Apple Health integration, Cross-device control (iPhone, Apple Watch, widgets)

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blocks Unlimited | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buckets free?

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

### Is Blocks free?

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

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

Buckets and Blocks are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Buckets or Blocks have ads?

Neither Buckets nor Blocks 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.*