eBend vs Invoice Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eBend
Streamline the process of ordering roof flashing and trim details directly from the construction site to manufacturing machinery. Automatically generate files for email, eliminating manual data entry and replacing traditional paperwork with a PDF order sheet.
- Direct site-to-machinery data transfer
- Automatic file generation for email
- PDF order sheet creation
- Quick and easy data entry
- Library storage for common shapes
- Flashing vendor library
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eBend allows flashing & trim details to be sent directly from construction site to SWI Sheetmetal Machinery. Files automatically generated by the eBend app can be emailed directly to SWI’s range of Marxman slitters, Simplex & Duplex folders for direct manufacture without any further data input in the manufacturing process. The app also provides an order sheet in pdf format replacing traditional production paperwork. Users of SWI's machinery include: Stramit, Lysaght, Kingspan, Stratco, Metroll, Tennsmith, Apex, Dimond, Metalcraft, Calder Stewart, Steeline, Roofing Industries, Design Sheetmetal, One Stop Roofing, Roofing Supermarket, Jonda Sheetmetal, and dozens more. Features include: · Quick & easy data entry · Library storage for common shapes · Flashing vendor library · Automatic email generation
Invoice Mate
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Invoice Mate is the Australian-first invoicing app for tradies, freelancers, sole traders and small businesses. Create a professional tax invoice in under a minute, send it as a PDF or a live payment link, and get paid faster — with GST, ABN, BSB and PayID done right. Run the app in English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi or Portuguese. Your invoices and quotes always come out in clear, professional English for your Australian clients and accountant. GET PAID FASTER - Share any invoice as a live payment link — your customer opens it in their browser, no app needed - BSB, account number and PayID on every invoice - Payment reminders that take you straight to the invoice - Track unpaid invoices at a glance and resend from the overdue list - Mark invoices paid (or partially paid) with one tap PROFESSIONAL INVOICES & QUOTES IN SECONDS - 6 polished templates with pinch-to-zoom preview - Your logo, brand colour, ABN and saved signature on every PDF - Per-line tax treatment (GST, GST Free, Input Taxed), discounts and line notes - Quotes convert to invoices in one tap - Repeat invoices: duplicate last week's invoice and the work dates inside your line items shift forward automatically - Documents stay true: once an invoice is issued, changing your signature or bank details never alters it WORK IN YOUR LANGUAGE Built with migrants running Australian businesses in mind: - Interface in English, Español, 中文, हिन्दी and Português - Write job descriptions in your language and translate them to English with one tap - Every document renders in professional English BUILT FOR AUSTRALIA - 10% GST, ABN for your business and your customers - July–June financial year and BAS-aligned quarterly reports - Estimated GST summary (collected vs paid) from your own records EXPENSES & REPORTS - Snap receipt photos and organise expenses by category - Attach private job-reference files that stay off the invoice - Revenue, expenses and net income at a glance - Aged receivables: see who owes you and for how long - Export to PDF and Excel (XLSX) CUSTOMERS - Save details once, invoice in two taps - "Attn:" contact person, ABN, and invoicing history per customer AND MORE - Works offline — cloud backup and sync when you're connected - Multi-device protection against accidental overwrites - Dark mode - Tax position estimator for GST and income tax — a helpful guide, not tax advice Whether you're a tradie, cleaner, consultant or designer: look professional, stay organised, get paid on time. Note: Tax and GST figures are estimates based on the data you enter and are not a BAS statement or tax advice. Confirm your position with a registered tax or BAS agent.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Invoice Mate at weekly against eBend's every 3 months. eBend's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eBend ships an update every 3 months, Invoice Mate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eBend | Invoice Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 131 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SWI Engineering | Saul Hussep Salinas Corona |
In-app purchases
eBend
No in-app purchases
Invoice Mate
No in-app purchases







