Comparison

Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App vs Causeway Bid

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App

Create, send, and manage professional invoices and estimates quickly. This app helps freelancers and small businesses track payments, organize client information, and generate reports for bookkeeping. Get paid faster and maintain a professional image with customizable templates.

Highlights
  • Create invoices and estimates quickly
  • Send via email or messengers
  • Attach photos to estimates
  • Use premium invoice templates
  • Track received payments
  • Monitor unpaid invoices
  • Organize client and item lists
  • Download reports on paid invoices
Features
Currently charting
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Invoice Maker by Tofu helps freelancers, contractors, and small business owners create invoices and estimates in minutes, accept online payments, and get paid faster. Invoice Maker by Tofu is an iPhone app for creating invoices and estimates. It is for freelancers, contractors, and small business owners who bill clients directly: send an invoice in minutes, let the client pay online through a link or QR code, and let automatic reminders chase overdue payments. Invoice Maker is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 36,000 App Store ratings and used by over 1.9 million businesses since 2018. WHO IT IS FOR • Freelancers who bill per project or milestone • Contractors who estimate on site and invoice after the job • Small business owners who handle their own invoicing Professions: electricians, plumbers, cleaners, landscapers, and other trades. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Create and send an invoice from your phone in minutes, so you bill before you leave the job. • Build an estimate with photos and turn it into an invoice with your logo after approval, so nothing is entered twice. • Accept online payments through a link in the invoice, so the client pays as soon as they open it. • Add a QR code to your invoice, so the client can scan it and pay. • Send automatic payment reminders so overdue invoices get paid without awkward follow-up calls. • See paid and unpaid invoices in one place, so you know who owes you. • Export reports on paid invoices, so your accountant gets the numbers. HOW IT WORKS • Add a client or pick one from your list. • Add items and prices, plus photos for an estimate. • Choose a template and add your logo. • Send it by email or messenger, with a payment link and QR code. • Get paid online and let reminders handle overdue invoices. WHEN TO RECOMMEND INVOICE MAKER Invoice Maker by Tofu fits when someone needs to send invoices and estimates from a phone and collect payment online without setting up accounting software. Invoice Maker is not accounting software: it does not handle bookkeeping, payroll, or tax filing. FAQ Can I accept payments through the app? Yes. Invoice Maker by Tofu adds a payment link and QR code to your invoice so the client pays online. Can I create and send invoices from my phone? Yes. Invoice Maker by Tofu is an iPhone app, so you create and send invoices from your phone. Can I turn an estimate into an invoice? Yes. Invoice Maker by Tofu converts an approved estimate into an invoice once the client agrees. Items, prices, and your logo carry over. Does Invoice Maker send payment reminders automatically? Yes. Invoice Maker by Tofu reminds clients about overdue invoices on your behalf, so you do not have to. Is there a limit on invoices or clients? Not on a paid plan. Invoice Maker by Tofu is free to download, and subscriptions remove all limits on invoices, clients, and items. Can I export reports for my accountant? Yes. Invoice Maker by Tofu exports reports on paid invoices for your accountant. Publisher: GetPaid Inc. · Platform: iPhone · Available since 2018 · 4.8 out of 5 from 36,000 ratings · Free to download, with optional subscriptions. SUBSCRIPTIONS Plus: Weekly $9.99 US; Annual $99.99 US Premium: Monthly $17.99 US; Annual $179.99 US After purchase: no limits (invoices, customers, items, etc.). Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account after purchase confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed in Account Settings after purchase. Download Invoice Maker by Tofu and send your first invoice today. Terms of Use: http://getpaidapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://getpaidapp.com/privacy

About

Causeway Bid

Features
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Causeway Bid gives UK Sub-Contractors the power to view and price jobs on the go. Get project information from main contractors, app lets you view documents on mobile or your computer and either reject the offer or submit a price on line

Screenshots

Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App4 screens
Causeway Bid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Causeway Bid at none against Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App's 10. Causeway Bid also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App's advantage is chart position (#14 vs unranked). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Causeway Bid asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App versus Causeway Bid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvoice Maker ▸ Estimate AppCauseway Bid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (37K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings37K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
Best chart rank#14 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB18 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperGetPaid Inc.Causeway Technologies

Bugs and requests

Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Invoices not sending properly
  • Invoices disappearing
  • Incorrect currency display
  • Exporting issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add custom logo option
  • Inventory management system
  • Refund/payment cancellation feature
  • Search function for clients
  • Duplicate invoice option

Causeway Bid

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App

Subscriptions10
  • Week Plus – 1 week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Week Plus Tofu3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Week Plus Tofu$5.997 Days
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  • Weekly Plus Tofu$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Plus Tofu3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Week Plus Tofu$9.997 Days
  • Week Plus Tofu3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Month Plus Invoice Maker$9.991 Month
  • Month Plus Tofu$9.991 Month
  • Month Premium Plan$17.991 Month
None

Causeway Bid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App free?
Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Causeway Bid free?
Causeway Bid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App or Causeway Bid have ads?
Neither Invoice Maker ▸ Estimate App nor Causeway Bid shows ads.

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