# Backbone App — Built for the Trades

> Built for the Trades (iPhone/iPad app by Robert Caucci.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbone-app/id6759108528 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Robert Caucci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876920055)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 39 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-17
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backbone-app/id6759108528/reviews.md

## What is Backbone App?

Built for electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs, landscapers, and general contractors who are tired of guessing whether they're making money.

Talk to Bob, your AI business partner. Describe a job by voice or upload a PDF, and Bob builds a detailed, line-item estimate in seconds — not hours. He knows your costs, your margins, and your crew.

JOB COSTING: Track every dollar on every job. Real-time budget vs. actuals so you know where you stand before the job is done — not after.

AI-POWERED ESTIMATES: Voice-to-estimate and PDF-to-estimate. Bob generates detailed, line-item quotes with accurate material pricing and labor calculations. Review, adjust, and send — all from your truck.

CREW MANAGEMENT: One app, two views. Owners see full financials — margins, P&L, customer data. Your crew sees scope, schedule, and materials. No risk of your guys seeing what they shouldn't.


SCHEDULING: One calendar for jobs, crews, and clients. Assign work, check availability, and keep projects on track without the group texts.

INVOICING: Turn any job into an invoice with one tap. Send it through the client portal. Track what's paid, what's outstanding, and what's overdue.

Built in partnership with working contractors who test every feature on real jobs, real invoices, and real crews — not focus groups.
From your truck to your bottom line — your business runs on Backbone.`


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 2.1 — 2026-02-24

Major update with expanded API coverage, real-time notifications, performance analytics dashboard, financial reporting (P&L, team profitability, estimate accuracy), conversation history, change order management, company configuration, and invoice/estimate management. Improved stability and bug fixes.

### 1.4 — 2026-02-17

No release notes.

## Related topics

[backbone ps5](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backbone-ps5) · [backbone app for iphone](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/backbone-app-for-iphone)

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