Comparison

Probuild (App for Contractors) vs HFB Tech

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

Head to head
About

Probuild (App for Contractors)

Manage your construction or trade business from your smartphone with this comprehensive app. Create estimates and invoices, track projects and timesheets, and communicate with your team. It offers offline access and the ability to capture client signatures.

Highlights
  • Create estimates and invoices
  • Track timesheets and payroll
  • Manage projects remotely
  • Offline access to information
  • Add photos and capture signatures
  • In-app team communication
  • Worker location tracking
Features
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Probuild is an all-in-one business management app that is designed to meet the unique needs of construction, contracting and trades businesses. Probuild lets you manage your projects, estimates, invoices, timesheets, and communications from anywhere—using just one app! THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB Probuild’s intuitive design gives you quick and reliable access to all the features you need to run a successful business right from your smartphone, saving you time and making you money. Probuild really is the right tool for the job! With Probuild, you can: - Create professional, branded ESTIMATES and INVOICES with your own logo - Get paid faster with built-in ONLINE PAYMENT processing - Conquer payroll with accurate, electronic TIMESHEETS - Manage PROJECTS remotely with real-time project feeds - Get constant access to your information (even when offline!) - Keep your books current with automatic QUICKBOOKS ONLINE sync - Document your work by adding PHOTOS - Capture client SIGNATURES remotely and on your device - Keep everyone up to date with in-app communications - Coordinate your team’s work with worker LOCATION TRACKING TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS OF BUSINESSES Probuild is used by thousands of: general contractors, home builders, remodelers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, roofers, painters, landscapers, and more. GET STARTED TODAY Solo contractors get free basic access to all features. You can also upgrade to our Pro plan to accept online payments and add unlimited users to take advantage of our advanced collaborative features. Still not sure if the Pro version is right for you? Try a 14-day free trial with no credit card required! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

HFB Tech

Manage website development projects and access support services directly from your mobile device. Features include live chat, a ticketing system, and tools for billing and invoice management.

Highlights
  • Live Chat Support
  • Ticketing System
  • Billing Management
  • Invoice Management
  • Project Management
Features
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Welcome to the HFB Tech app, designed to provide our clients with seamless project management and exceptional support. Manage your website development projects with ease and efficiency, all from the convenience of your mobile device. Key Features: Live Chat Support: Get instant help with our real-time live chat support system, ensuring you always have the assistance you need, right when you need it. Ticketing System: Easily create and manage support tickets. Track the status of your requests and get timely updates from our dedicated support team. Billing Management: Update your credit card information securely and manage your billing preferences with ease. Invoice Management: Access and review your invoices anytime, anywhere. Stay on top of your payments and financials effortlessly. Experience enhanced productivity and unparalleled support with the HFB Technologies app, your go-to solution for all your website development needs.

Screenshots

Probuild (App for Contractors)4 screens
HFB Tech4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HFB Tech at none against Probuild (App for Contractors)'s 2. HFB Tech also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). Probuild (App for Contractors)'s advantage is ratings volume (399 vs 7). On price, rating, 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. Probuild (App for Contractors) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. HFB Tech asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Probuild (App for Contractors) against 5.0 for HFB Tech. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Probuild (App for Contractors) has 399 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Probuild (App for Contractors)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of HFB Tech's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Probuild (App for Contractors) versus HFB Tech: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProbuild (App for Contractors)HFB Tech
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (399 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings399 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProbuild Software Inc.Jon Hall

Customer experience

Probuild (App for Contractors)

All ratings399 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.5%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

HFB Tech

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Probuild (App for Contractors)

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Does not track hours for some users

Requested features

11 requests
  • Scheduling/calendar function
  • Ability to track progress
  • Ability to show changes
  • Ability to add subcontractors
  • Receipts folder within projects
Show 6 more
  • Punch list folder within projects
  • Ability to load videos
  • File cabinet for completed jobs
  • Individually print invoices
  • Show proof of owning business
  • Formal proof of paid invoices for bank loans

HFB Tech

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Probuild (App for Contractors)

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$249.991 Year
None

HFB Tech

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Probuild (App for Contractors) free?
Probuild (App for Contractors) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HFB Tech free?
HFB Tech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Probuild (App for Contractors) or HFB Tech?
HFB Tech is rated higher. Probuild (App for Contractors) averages 4.9 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while HFB Tech averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Probuild (App for Contractors) or HFB Tech have ads?
Neither Probuild (App for Contractors) nor HFB Tech shows ads.

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