Comparison

Invoice Maker vs Contractor Estimator

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

Head to head
About

Invoice Maker

Streamline your business operations with a comprehensive tool for creating professional invoices and estimates. Add branding, collect signatures, attach photos, and accept online payments. Track expenses and generate reports for tax season.

Highlights
  • Add logo, signatures, and branding
  • Collect signatures on-site or online
  • Attach photos to estimates and invoices
  • Convert estimates to invoices instantly
  • Accept online payments (credit/debit)
  • Expense and mileage tracking
  • Generate sales and expense reports
Features
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InvoiceToo (Estimate Maker & Invoice App) – Professional Invoicing & Estimating for Contractors & Small Businesses Transform the way you run your business with InvoiceToo, the powerful, easy-to-use estimate and invoice app designed specifically for contractors, freelancers, tradespeople, and small business owners. Whether you're on a job site or in the office, create professional-looking estimates and invoices in minutes, get paid faster, and keep everything organized – all from your iPhone or iPad. Why Choose InvoiceToo? Save Time & Win More Jobs — Quickly turn your ideas into polished documents that impress clients and help you close deals faster. Get Paid Faster — Accept online payments, deposits on estimates, and receive instant notifications when invoices are viewed or paid. Stay Organised & Tax-Ready — Track expenses, mileage, and generate sales reports with ease. Fully Customisable — Add your logo, branding, signatures, and photos to make every document reflect your professional standards. Key Features - Accessibility-friendly design with Dynamic Type (larger text) and Reduced Motion support. - Add your company logo, signatures, and full branding to every estimate and invoice. - Collect digital signatures directly on the spot or request them online. - Attach photos of work, materials, or site conditions to support your quotes. - Convert estimates to invoices with one tap – seamless workflow. - Duplicate existing documents in seconds for repeat jobs. - Save frequently used line items, services, materials, and prices for lightning-fast creation. - Accept online payments via credit/debit cards with secure processing. - Request and accept deposits directly on estimates. - Get instant notifications when clients view or pay your invoices. - Deliver documents via email, SMS, shareable link, PDF, or QR code. - Generate client statements and professional payment receipts. - Built-in expense tracker and mileage tracker for accurate record-keeping. - Create sales and expense reports ready for tax time. - Professional templates that look great on any device. Who Uses InvoiceToo? InvoiceToo is the #1 contractors’ tool trusted by: - General contractors - Handymen - Electricians - Plumbers - Builders - Landscapers - Roofers - Painters - Carpenters - HVAC technicians - Flooring, siding, tile, and concrete specialists - Kitchen & bathroom remodelers - Renovators, deck builders, drywallers, pest control professionals, and many more service-based businesses and freelancers. Built for Real-World Use Whether you’re quoting a small repair job or managing large renovation projects, InvoiceToo adapts to your needs. Work offline when necessary, then sync when you’re back online. The app is intuitive, fast, and regularly updated based on user feedback. Download now and start getting paid by your clients! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Contractor Estimator

Streamline your business by creating professional estimates and invoices directly from the job site. Manage project costs, materials, labor, and equipment to generate polished PDF documents for your clients. Designed for on-the-go construction professionals.

Highlights
  • Create professional estimates
  • Generate invoices from estimates
  • Manage materials, labor, and equipment costs
  • Send PDF documents via email or WhatsApp
  • Organize projects and customer information
  • Duplicate existing estimates
Features
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RUN YOUR ENTIRE CONTRACTING BUSINESS FROM ONE APP Contractor Estimator is an all-in-one contractor management app built for general contractors, subcontractors, builders, remodelers, electricians, plumbers, painters, roofers, landscapers and handymen. Create professional estimates and invoices, manage clients and projects, track your business with a powerful dashboard, organize expenses, and use AI to help you work faster—all from your phone. Whether you’re at the office or on the job site, Contractor Estimator helps you save time, stay organized, and win more work. CREATE PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATES • Build detailed estimates in minutes • Add materials, labor and equipment costs • Generate professional PDF estimates • Duplicate previous estimates to save time • Save reusable templates for future projects • Calculate taxes, profit margins and totals automatically CREATE & SEND INVOICES • Convert estimates into invoices instantly • Generate professional PDF invoices • Send invoices by Email or WhatsApp • Track paid and unpaid invoices • Keep customer payment history organized MANAGE CLIENTS & PROJECTS • Organize all your customers in one place • Keep every estimate and invoice linked to each project • Track project progress and costs • View recent activity from your dashboard • Manage your business from anywhere AI TO HELP YOU WORK FASTER • Chat with AI to build estimates and answer construction questions • Scan supplier invoices to automatically import materials • Extract products, quantities and prices in seconds • Reduce manual data entry and paperwork MATERIALS, LABOR & EQUIPMENT • Add custom materials, labor and equipment • Use retailer pricing to build accurate estimates • Store your own price lists • Track labor costs and equipment usage • Calculate totals automatically BUSINESS DASHBOARD • Monitor your estimates and invoices • Track projects and customers • View business activity at a glance • Stay on top of your construction business with one central dashboard BUILT FOR CONTRACTORS • General Contractors • Subcontractors • Builders • Electricians • Plumbers • Painters • Roofers • Remodelers • Landscapers • Handymen Stop juggling spreadsheets, paperwork and multiple apps. Contractor Estimator gives you everything you need to estimate jobs, create invoices, manage customers, organize projects, and grow your business from one simple, powerful app. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Invoice Maker3 screens
Contractor Estimator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Contractor Estimator at none against Invoice Maker's shown. Contractor Estimator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Invoice Maker's advantage is ratings volume (293 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Contractor Estimator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Contractor Estimator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invoice Maker has 293 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Invoice Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Contractor Estimator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Invoice Maker ships an update every 3 days, Contractor Estimator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Invoice Maker versus Contractor Estimator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvoice MakerContractor Estimator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (293 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings293 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZoomifiDarius Buhai

Customer experience

Invoice Maker

All ratings294 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

Contractor Estimator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Invoice Maker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Business info not saving on refresh/addition
  • App crashes or shows errors during essential tasks
  • Estimates incorrectly marked as 'sent'
  • Estimates incorrectly marked as 'accepted'

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add Arabic language support
  • Restore previous version features (shipping charge, yearly earnings)

Contractor Estimator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Invoice Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Invoices & Estimates$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Invoices & Quotes14 Days trial$49.991 Year
2 purchases

Contractor Estimator

Subscriptions2
  • Estimator7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • General Contractor$39.991 Month

Questions

Is Invoice Maker free?
Invoice Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Contractor Estimator free?
Contractor Estimator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Invoice Maker or Contractor Estimator?
Contractor Estimator is rated higher. Invoice Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 293 ratings, while Contractor Estimator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Invoice Maker or Contractor Estimator have ads?
Invoice Maker shows ads; Contractor Estimator does not.
Which is updated more often, Invoice Maker or Contractor Estimator?
Invoice Maker ships an update every 3 days, and Contractor Estimator every 2 days. Most recently, Invoice Maker was updated on October 27, 2026 and Contractor Estimator on October 9, 2026.

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