# Invoice & Estimate Maker vs EI Classic Invoice Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: EI Classic Invoice Maker at free with in-app purchases against Invoice & Estimate Maker's subscription. EI Classic Invoice Maker also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Invoice & Estimate Maker's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 258) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Invoice & Estimate Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and EI Classic Invoice Maker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Invoice & Estimate Maker against 4.8 for EI Classic Invoice Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invoice & Estimate Maker has 12K ratings behind it against 258, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Invoice & Estimate Maker's written reviews are positive against 64% of EI Classic Invoice Maker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invoice & Estimate Maker | EI Classic Invoice Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-and-estimate-maker/id1271353929/reviews)** | [4.8 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ei-classic-invoice-maker/id1535481541/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 64.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 93 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SVG Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154426191) | [Marla International Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/345338913) |

## What reviewers say

### Invoice & Estimate Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-and-estimate-maker/id1271353929)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Quickly generate professional invoices and estimates for your clients. Customize templates with your business details, add unlimited customers and services, and track payments on the go. Convert estimates to invoices with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Create invoices and estimates, Customize company details and logo, Unlimited customers, products, and services, Professional invoice themes, Track payments, Email invoices in PDF format, Convert estimates to invoices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Professional-looking invoices
- 💡 Customizable with company logo
- 🚀 Quick to create estimates and invoices
- 👍 Helpful for small businesses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with emailing invoices/estimates
- 🐛 Data sync problems between devices
- 🔒 Lack of customer support responsiveness
- 🔒 Subscription renewal issues
- 🐛 Unexpected app lockouts

**Reported bugs**

- Quantity and price changes not saving correctly
- Inability to edit customer information
- Losing all past estimates/invoices when switching devices

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track material expenses and payroll
- Allow adding multiple phone numbers and emails per client
- Implement a way to back up data
- Provide a phone number for customer support
- Add option to sort/track created sections (e.g., labor, materials)


### EI Classic Invoice Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ei-classic-invoice-maker/id1535481541)

This application serves legacy customers who prefer the classic version of a popular invoicing tool. It allows for the generation of PDF invoices, providing a familiar interface for long-time users.

**Highlights:** PDF invoice generation, Legacy customer support, Classic user interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Steel Plan - 1 Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| Steel Plan - 6 months | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for business
- 👍 Great for basic needs
- 👍 Makes bookkeeping easier
- 👍 Super easy to maneuver

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App failure, redirects to App Store
- 🐛 Complicated and not worth it
- 🐛 Lost data and unable to recover
- 🐛 Frustrating experience with new app
- 🐛 New program stinks

**Reported bugs**

- App always sends user to App Store
- App appeared twice, deleting both cloned apps
- Unable to login due to 'migration'
- No home page, settings, businesses, or invoices on iPad
- Lost entire year of data

**Requested features**

- Add receipts
- Automating way of updating statement and payment
- Create a credit note
- Attach images (proof, receipts, etc)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Invoice & Estimate Maker free?

Invoice & Estimate Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EI Classic Invoice Maker free?

EI Classic Invoice Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Invoice & Estimate Maker or EI Classic Invoice Maker?

Invoice & Estimate Maker is rated higher. Invoice & Estimate Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while EI Classic Invoice Maker averages 4.8 from 258 ratings.

### Do Invoice & Estimate Maker or EI Classic Invoice Maker have ads?

Neither Invoice & Estimate Maker nor EI Classic Invoice Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Invoice & Estimate Maker or EI Classic Invoice Maker?

Invoice & Estimate Maker ships an update every 3 months, and EI Classic Invoice Maker every 3 months. Most recently, Invoice & Estimate Maker was updated on October 31, 2026 and EI Classic Invoice Maker on October 29, 2026.

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