# CostNota — Job Costs & Change Proof

> Field cost control tool for contractors to track job expenses and extra work. (iPhone/iPad app by 继荣 张.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costnota/id6793878624 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [继荣 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774627140)
- Category: Business, Finance
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2026-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: freemium

## What is CostNota?

Know where every job's profit is going before the job is finished.

CostNota is a private field cost-control tool built for solo contractors and small trade crews. Capture purchases and approved extra work while the job is active, then compare recorded costs with field progress before margin disappears.

TURN RECEIPTS INTO JOB COSTS

Scan a receipt on your iPhone and review the detected merchant, line items, quantities, unit prices, subtotal, tax, discounts, and total before saving. Assign items to material, tool, fuel, and other cost categories. Split one mixed checkout across multiple jobs, or record it as a purchase or refund.

KEEP EACH JOB ON TRACK

- Create jobs with contract values and cost budgets
- See tracked cost pressure alongside work completed
- Record store returns against the correct job
- Review a weekly field-cost report
- Export job records when you need to share or archive them

PROTECT APPROVED EXTRA WORK

When a customer requests additional work, record the scope and price before doing it. CostNota creates a bilingual English and Spanish confirmation you can share with the customer, helping both sides stay aligned on what changed.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN

No account is required. Job records, receipt images, approval records, and scanned text stay on your device unless you choose to export or share them. Protect sensitive screens with Face ID, and export or restore a password-encrypted local backup.

CostNota is a field decision tool, not accounting, tax, payroll, estimating, or legal-signature software. Cost and profit figures reflect only the information you record and review.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Scan receipts into job costs
- Track purchases and extra work
- Compare costs with field progress
- Generate bilingual change order confirmations
- Private data storage on device
- Export job records

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CostNota Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| CostNota Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Is CostNota safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess CostNota.

## Is CostNota legit?

CostNota has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for CostNota is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about CostNota

### What is CostNota?

CostNota is a private field cost-control tool designed for solo contractors and small trade crews. It helps you capture purchases and approved extra work while a job is active to monitor profit margins.

### How does CostNota handle receipts?

You can scan receipts directly with your iPhone. CostNota analyzes them to detect merchant, line items, quantities, prices, tax, and total, allowing you to assign them to specific cost categories and jobs.

### Can CostNota manage approved extra work?

Yes, when a customer requests additional work, you can record its scope and price before starting. CostNota then generates a bilingual (English and Spanish) confirmation document to ensure alignment.

### Is my job data secure with CostNota?

CostNota is designed for privacy. No account is required, and job records, receipt images, and approval records stay on your device unless you choose to export them. You can also protect sensitive screens with Face ID.

### What are the subscription options for CostNota Pro?

CostNota offers a Pro version with monthly and annual subscription plans. The monthly plan is $3.99 and includes a 7-day free trial, while the annual plan is $39.99 and also includes a 7-day free trial.

### Does CostNota have ads?

No, CostNota does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional Pro features available through subscription.

### What devices does CostNota support?

CostNota is currently supported on iPhone devices. It was last updated on November 3, 2026, and has an age rating of 4+.

### Can I export my job records from CostNota?

Yes, you can export your job records when you need to share them with others or archive them. This feature allows for easy data management and backup.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.5 — 2026-11-03

Improved review of multi-column receipts, quantities, unit prices and line totals. Calculated quantities are flagged for confirmation. Unreadable totals and inconsistent item details now require review instead of automatic allocation. Clearer English and Spanish notices, plus safer handling when rescanning a receipt.

### 1.1.4 — 2026-10-28

Improved subscription terms on the upgrade screen and refined the product page for clearer receipt-based job cost tracking.

### 1.1.3 — 2026-09-21

Improved receipt item parsing for material dimensions and multiline item names.

Refined the product page with clearer job-cost, receipt, and privacy previews.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-09-11

CostNota branding is now consistent across subscription screens and exported weekly reports. This update also includes minor reliability improvements.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-31

Tiento is now CostNota, with the same compatible job records, receipts, encrypted backups, and Pro access. Store links now lead to costnota.com. CostNota helps you review receipt details, split purchases across jobs, track returns and approved extras, and monitor field costs in one private workflow.

## More apps by 继荣 张

- [Proveloop](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proveloop/id6789790447)

All apps by 继荣 张: https://appshunter.io/developer/6774627140

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