# Sherwin vs SimplyWise

Sherwin and SimplyWise both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of SimplyWise's written reviews are positive against 40% of Sherwin's. SimplyWise also leads on chart position (#12 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Sherwin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimplyWise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sherwin asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Sherwin against 4.8 for SimplyWise. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 41K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Sherwin's written reviews are positive against 78% of SimplyWise's.

Sherwin ships an update fortnightly, SimplyWise monthly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sherwin | SimplyWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherwin-williams-pro-plus/id1189158431/reviews) | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 128 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Sherwin-Williams Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/708335816) | [SimplyWise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538521097) |

## What reviewers say

### Sherwin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sherwin-williams-pro-plus/id1189158431)

This app allows professional painters to manage their business operations on the go. Order paint and supplies, access exclusive pricing, manage your account, and plan projects with helpful tools. It's designed to streamline workflows for contractors.

**Highlights:** Order paint and supplies on the go, Exclusive pricing and savings, 24/7 account access, Find nearby stores, Create project bids, Project planning tools, Multilingual support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for reorders and invoice lookup
- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 💡 Helpful for managing business accounts
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Streamlines ordering process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login and password issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable performance
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find features
- 🔍 Lacks key functionality like payment options
- 🔍 Redirects users to external websites

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login issues across devices
- Inconsistent performance and functionality
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manage payment options within the app
- Improved search and inventory visibility
- Better integration with other Sherwin-Williams tools
- Streamlined order history and project management


### SimplyWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Business, #129 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app uses AI to transform job site photos into detailed construction estimates, including material and labor costs. It generates professional bids, suggests upsells, and helps manage projects from start to finish, all from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo-to-estimate, Before & after visualization, 3D room scanning, Professional bid creation, Smart upsell suggestions, Invoicing and work order management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cost Estimator Business | $4.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $49.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Business | $59.99 | per year |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $239.99 | per year |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate
- 👍 Simple to use, efficient and super helpful
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and comprehensive estimates
- 👍 Simplest estimator app for contractors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Completely off for quoting paint projects
- 🐛 Unable to type in amounts once the estimate is generated
- 🐛 Hitting the back button takes you to the beginning when creating an estimate
- 🐛 Estimates in process will delete and app will restart if you switch screens
- 🐛 Apple keyboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate paint project estimates
- Issues with editing estimates
- Estimates being deleted when switching screens

**Requested features**

- Same account for both Android and iPad
- Ability to save estimates in progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sherwin free?

Sherwin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimplyWise free?

SimplyWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sherwin or SimplyWise?

SimplyWise is rated higher. Sherwin averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while SimplyWise averages 4.8 from 41K ratings.

### Do Sherwin or SimplyWise have ads?

SimplyWise shows ads; Sherwin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sherwin or SimplyWise?

Sherwin ships an update fortnightly, and SimplyWise monthly. Most recently, Sherwin was updated on November 4, 2026 and SimplyWise on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*