Comparison

IBS 2026 vs AddWork

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

Head to head
About

IBS 2026

Plan your visit to the NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) with the official mobile app. Access exhibitor lists, maps, show highlights, education schedules, and event details to make the most of your time at the show.

Highlights
  • Exhibitor list
  • Maps
  • Show Highlights
  • Education schedules
  • Event details
  • Favorites
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Planning for the NAHB International Builders’ Show® (IBS) is now faster and easier with the official mobile application for IBS 2026, Feb 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. Plan your time at the Builders' Show with show information at your fingertips: -Exhibitors list -Maps -Show Highlights -Education -Events -Favorites

About

AddWork

Streamline your contracting business with this app for creating and managing estimates and change orders. It allows for instant client approvals via email or SMS, branded PDF generation, and AI-powered translation between English and Spanish. Track all your projects efficiently and professionally.

Highlights
  • Create and manage estimates
  • Generate branded PDF change orders
  • Instant client approvals via email/SMS
  • AI-powered English-Spanish translation
  • Track projects by client or job site
  • Free client portal with no login
Features
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The AddWork App makes it easy for contractors, home builders, and subcontractors to create and manage estimates and change orders—fast. Add line-item costs, attach photos, and generate a branded PDF in seconds. Send it via email or SMS for instant, legally compliant client approval. Track everything by client, job site, or status. No signature software needed, and clients get a free portal with zero logins or fees. AddWork’s AI-powered translation bridges the gap between English and Spanish speakers. Estimates sent in one language are automatically translated for the recipient—no miscommunication, no delays, just clarity. More language support is on the way. It’s free to try for 14 days. After that, just $9.99/month for unlimited use and we won't be hiding or trapping your data. Add team members for even less. Built by construction pros for real job sites, AddWork is designed to be so intuitive, even your 70-year-old crew member who hates smartphones can use it with zero training. Whether you're managing a remodel, a new build, or a quick change order, AddWork gets you faster approvals and eliminates lost paperwork. Your clients get a free portal—they never have to sign in or pay, they can just click the received email with your branded pdf to approve your request. In addition to instant, no-login client approvals, they can even attach notes or login for free to see all estimates and status updates. We've made the entire journey seamless. For Subcontractors & Home Builders: •Adjust and lock in estimates on the spot •Get approvals via email or SMS with one click •Track requests with smart sorting and search •Attach photos, translate from English-to-Spanish instantly or vice versa •Use saved line-items for faster field estimating •One click turns your estimate into a branded pdf •Request utilization by your subs to never have confusion around responsibilities and payment What matters most: •Stay organized – no lost work •Reduce confusion – keep everything in one place •Translate perfectly - break language barriers •Look professional, brand every estimate •All for less than the cost of a beer a month Add Work, Not Worries Enjoying the AddWork App? Leave us a rating and review below. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IBS 20264 screens
AddWork4 screens

Verdict

The call

IBS 2026 and AddWork both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of AddWork's written reviews are positive against 36% of IBS 2026's. AddWork also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). IBS 2026's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 9). 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. AddWork sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. IBS 2026 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for IBS 2026 against 4.6 for AddWork. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IBS 2026 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of IBS 2026's written reviews are positive against 100% of AddWork's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IBS 2026 ships an update every 12 months, AddWork every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IBS 2026 versus AddWork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBS 2026AddWork
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Association of Home BuildersAddWork

Customer experience

IBS 2026

All ratings1,282 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral9.1%
Negative54.5%

AddWork

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

IBS 2026

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and screen jumping on tablets
  • Unable to log in or access account information

Requested features

3 requests
  • Integrate favorites/saved exhibitors into the map
  • Provide more detailed floor plans and exhibitor information
  • Improve search capabilities to easily find specific exhibitors

AddWork

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IBS 2026

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AddWork

Subscriptions4
  • AddWork Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro + Starter$19.991 Month
  • Pro + Team$29.991 Month
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  • Pro + Org$49.991 Month

Questions

Is IBS 2026 free?
IBS 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AddWork free?
AddWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IBS 2026 or AddWork?
IBS 2026 is rated higher. IBS 2026 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while AddWork averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do IBS 2026 or AddWork have ads?
Neither IBS 2026 nor AddWork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IBS 2026 or AddWork?
IBS 2026 ships an update every 12 months, and AddWork every 2 weeks. Most recently, IBS 2026 was updated on October 8, 2026 and AddWork on September 17, 2026.

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