# BuildQuote - Estimate — Offline construction quotes

> Offline construction quotes (iPhone/iPad app by Lucian Cucu-Costeanu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildquote-estimate/id6767599367 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lucian Cucu-Costeanu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896227743)
- Category: Utilities, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildquote-estimate/id6767599367/reviews.md

## What is BuildQuote?

Build professional construction estimates right on the job site—no internet connection required.
BuildQuote - Estimate is a local-first, privacy-focused calculator built specifically for independent contractors, builders, and tradespeople who need fast, accurate numbers without the hassle of cloud accounts or ongoing monthly fees.
Whether you are in a remote basement, a new build with zero reception, or just want to keep your business data entirely private on your own device, BuildQuote keeps your workflow moving.
WHY BUILDERS CHOOSE BUILDQUOTE:
100% Offline Capability: Everything runs locally on your device. No signal? No problem. Your data never leaves your phone.
Zero Accounts or Logins: No email registration, no passwords to remember, and no data tracking. Open the app and start estimating immediately.
No Subscriptions: Say goodbye to monthly fees. Try it out risk-free, and unlock unlimited quotes forever with a single, one-time lifetime purchase.
Ready to Go, Fully Flexible: Comes pre-loaded with 10 standard work categories (each with 3 items pre-seeded) to give you a head start.
Complete Customization: You are in full control. Plug in your own custom materials, labor rates, and pricing. You can entirely modify, rename, or delete the built-in categories and items to match exactly how you run your business.
Local Data Freedom (Device-to-Device): Save your custom rates locally on your device. Easily export and load your rates onto another iPhone or iPad to keep your devices in sync without relying on a central cloud server.
Global & Versatile: Fully localized with support for 6 major languages and 3 clean color schemes to match your style or viewing conditions on-site.
Global Currency Support: Switch currencies instantly via Settings. Whether you are quoting locally or managing international material costs, your quotes and PDFs adapt automatically.
HOW IT WORKS:
Your first 3 quotes are completely free, giving you full access to test the application on real jobs. Once you see how much time it saves you, unlock unlimited lifetime quoting with a single tap.
Keep your business data in your pocket, skip the cloud, and speed up your estimating process today with BuildQuote - Estimate.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-08-20

Minor visual updates and performance optimizations.

### 1.1 — 2026-05-23

Custom Currency Selection: You can now choose your preferred currency directly from the Settings menu.
Smart Formatting: Your selected currency now dynamically updates across all project quotes and generated PDFs.

### 1.0 — 2026-05-21

No release notes.

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