# Nova Invoice vs Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt

The clearest difference is monetization model: Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt at free with in-app purchases against Nova Invoice's subscription. Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Nova Invoice's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (339 vs 35). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Invoice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nova Invoice holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nova Invoice has 339 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

Nova Invoice ships an update every 2 months, Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Invoice | Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-invoice-pdf-invoice-maker/id1457536208/reviews)** | [4.1 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-invoice-maker-and-receipt/id1507360389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **339** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **73.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 76 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beesoft Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1420966143) | [SK Tech Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507360388) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Invoice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-invoice-pdf-invoice-maker/id1457536208)

Create professional invoices and estimates quickly from your mobile device. This app helps small businesses manage clients, track expenses, and get paid faster with customizable templates and easy PDF generation. Syncs across devices for seamless workflow.

**Highlights:** Create invoices and estimates, Customizable templates with logo, Convert estimates to invoices, Track expenses and work time, Generate PDF invoices, Sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade To Premium - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| Upgrade To Premium - 1 Year | $23.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Convenient mobile invoicing
- 🚀 Efficient for small businesses
- 👍 Professional-looking invoices
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking income

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with upgrading/premium features
- 🐛 Data loss issues
- 🐛 Invoices not saving properly
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to access certain features
- 🐛 Inconsistent formatting issues

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices disappearing after app updates
- Inability to edit/delete invoices
- Incorrect tax/discount calculations
- Sync issues across devices
- Login problems after account changes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change invoice colors/branding
- Improve customer management features
- Implement better data backup/restore options
- Add iPad/tablet compatibility
- Provide better customer support


### Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-invoice-maker-and-receipt/id1507360389)

Streamline your business finances by creating and sending professional invoices, estimates, and receipts. Manage inventory, track payments, and generate reports for easier tax filing. Get paid faster with integrated payment options.

**Highlights:** Create professional invoices, estimates, and receipts, Manage inventory with low stock reminders, Accept online and in-person payments, Track partial payments and deposits, Generate reports for bookkeeping and tax filing, Cloud-based data storage, Multi-currency and multi-language support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Sir Invoices Annually | $17.99 | per year |
| Buy additional companies | Free | one-time |
| Buy additional users | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Invoice free?

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

### Is Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nova Invoice or Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt?

Nova Invoice is rated higher. Nova Invoice averages 4.5 out of 5 from 339 ratings, while Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt averages 4.1 from 35 ratings.

### Do Nova Invoice or Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt have ads?

Neither Nova Invoice nor Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Invoice or Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt?

Nova Invoice ships an update every 2 months, and Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt monthly. Most recently, Nova Invoice was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Invoice Maker & Receipt on October 24, 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.*