# Grainwork — Second opinion on repair costs

> Independent home repair cost estimation and quote verification. (iPhone/iPad app by Ryan Katzman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainwork/id6778949435 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ryan Katzman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854543374)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainwork/id6778949435/reviews.md

## What is Grainwork?

See a room before you renovate it—and understand a repair price before you sign.

RENOVATIONS LITE
Start with one room photo. Choose a color palette, surface or tile, layout, woodwork, and metal finish. Add short notes about what must stay or what to avoid, then get a polished AI room concept you can save to your home's Story. Every eligible user gets one room concept free. Additional concepts are $2.99 each.

REPAIR ESTIMATES
Film damage or take a photo and Grainwork builds an independent repair estimate from what you captured. Estimates include a cost range and plain-English scope so you can understand the work before talking with a contractor.

BID CHECK
Already have a contractor quote? Compare it with your Grainwork estimate. The free result shows the quote beside our estimate range. When you want to go deeper, unlock the line-by-line breakdown and practical questions to ask before you sign.

BUILT FOR HOMEOWNERS
We take no money from contractors and sell no leads. There is no “now hire someone” pitch after the result. Your estimates, room concepts, and notes stay together in your home's record.

Grainwork provides independent estimates and AI design concepts for informational purposes. It is not a formal bid, appraisal, construction plan, or guarantee of price or outcome. Always confirm decisions with a licensed professional.

## Key features

- Independent repair estimates from video/photos
- Contractor quote comparison
- Line-by-line cost breakdown
- Home repair history record
- Supports various repair types

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bid Check - Full Breakdown | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bid Check 3-Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainwork/id6778949435/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very easy to use

*2026-07-11*

Love the app. It is very intuitive and easy to use

### 5/5 — Happy

*2026-07-10*

This is the best way to get an idea on what something in my home would cost to repair. I love this App !

### 5/5 — Piece of mind and an information advantage.

*2026-07-09*

This app doesn’t just help you understand the full problem you may be facing with a home repair. It also helps you understand the true cost of the repair. It’s better than a generic query on the internet because it’s basing the costs on your specific problem which you film, photograph and describe. Then it puts you directly in touch with contractors. It also stores your documents related to the repair so you can refer to everything on one place. Truly a useful application.

### 5/5 — Incredible

*2026-07-09*

Used this on a repair I needed done and it helped immensely. Saved me a ton of time figuring out what needs to be done, who to call, and what it should cost. Invaluable tool. Can’t believe it took until 2026 for something like this to exist.

## Frequently asked questions about Grainwork

### How does Grainwork estimate repair costs?

Grainwork builds an independent estimate from your submitted photos or video of the damage. This estimate is then compared line-by-line against your contractor's quote.

### What types of repairs can Grainwork assess?

Grainwork can assess a wide range of repairs including roof, HVAC, plumbing, paint, drywall, siding, and concrete, among others.

### Is Grainwork free to use?

Yes, Grainwork is free to see your initial estimate and the verdict on your contractor's quote. An in-app purchase is required to unlock the full line-by-line audit.

### Does Grainwork have ads?

No, Grainwork does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use for basic estimates and offers optional in-app purchases for detailed breakdowns.

### What devices does Grainwork support?

Grainwork is available for iPhone and iPod devices. The app is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is Grainwork updated?

Grainwork was last updated on July 9, 2026, with version 1.0. This indicates it is a new application with potential for future updates.

### Can I get a formal bid from Grainwork?

Grainwork provides an independent estimate for informational purposes only. It is not a formal bid, appraisal, or guarantee of price, and you should always confirm with a licensed professional.

### What makes Grainwork different from other contractor apps?

Unlike many 'find a pro' apps that are paid by contractors, Grainwork is not funded by contractors and sells no leads. Its estimates are unbiased and based on local repair-cost data.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-11

Meet Renovations Lite: turn one room photo into a polished design concept. Choose a palette, surface or tile, layout, woodwork, and metal finish; add short must-keep or avoid notes; then save the result to your home's Story. Every eligible user gets one room concept free, and additional concepts are $2.99 each.

This update also improves launch reliability and crash reporting.

### 1.0 — 2026-07-09

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-13.*
