Comparison

EZEstimater vs BidSling

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

Head to head
About

EZEstimater

This app simplifies construction cost estimation by allowing users to input material and labor prices once. It then generates professional, customer-friendly quotations with detailed breakdowns, pictures, and specifications, enabling on-the-spot estimates within minutes.

Highlights
  • Material and labor pricing database
  • Automated cost calculation with markup and taxes
  • Customer-friendly quotation printing
  • On-the-spot estimation
  • Digital customer signature
  • Embedded pictures in estimates
  • Work order and credit work order formats
Features
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The EZ Estimater construction estimating app was designed for simplicity and ease of use for the construction estimator. There are many apps to choose from that do everything from scheduling, invoicing, measuring, billing, inventory, time cards and accounting. The EZ Estimater app was designed for one use only construction estimating and it does it very well. I designed it over twenty years ago as a software for my construction company to estimate room additions. APPLICATION You simply load all your material and labor pricing with specifications only once in the material database with an identifying code Ie : Faucet 1 . When you want to estimate you load the code(Faucet1) and input the quantity you want and the app will calculate the total cost of material and labor with your markup and taxes if applicable. Its very simple to use, once you set up your pricing at the very beginning, you do not need to look up or input pricing or specifications again unless the material and labor prices change. The app will print out a customer friendly quotation with your final price, pictures, specification and material list. It’s a very simple process and most jobs can be estimated on the spot within 10 minutes. It was designed for ease of use and accuracy. Most customers want detailed professional estimates printed out that is easy to understand and read. The simple process of furnishing this type of estimate will reward you with more sales and higher prices on your jobs. The EZ Estimater app comes with an extra work order and credit work orders format also. The other features include digital signing of the estimate by the customer and pictures can be embedded into the final estimate. You will find this app very productive for estimating only because that is what it is designed for. WHO WOULD USE THIS APP This app can be used by General contractors, Plumbing, electrical, roofing, painting, heating, drywall , flooring contractors or any trade that has a need to estimate . The app can be customisable to your company needs. There are easy to use material and labor templates or assemblies that will allow you to produce items that you use more often , The EZ Estimater offers free estimator training videos on our You tube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLckNWYbyNLbqDqc4s4LKIQ - Anyone can download - All Countries - Calculation app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BidSling

Create professional, accurate bids for trade contracting jobs. Estimate materials, labor, and equipment costs quickly using a vast database and AI-powered tools. Send polished proposals and manage your team efficiently.

Highlights
  • Trade-specific material databases
  • AI-powered material list generation
  • Real-time vendor pricing
  • Labor cost calculation
  • Professional PDF proposal generation
  • Digital client signatures
  • Team member invitations and role assignment
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BidSling is the professional estimating app built for trade contractors. Whether you're an electrician, plumber, roofer, or landscaper, BidSling gives you everything you need to build winning bids — right from your phone. BUILD ACCURATE ESTIMATES FAST Search 6,000+ trade-specific materials across Electrical, Plumbing, Roofing, and Landscaping catalogs. Add items to your takeoff with real-world pricing and labor units already built in. Create custom materials whenever you need something off the list. MANAGE YOUR LABOR CREW Configure field and management teams with trade-appropriate labor classifications. Set hourly rates, headcounts, and fringes. BidSling calculates your total labor cost automatically. TRACK EVERY COST Add company-owned and rental equipment, overhead line items, and configurable markups for insurance, tax, and profit. See your complete project cost in real time. SEND PROFESSIONAL PROPOSALS Generate polished PDF proposals and email them to clients directly from the app. Clients can digitally sign to approve — and BidSling automatically saves a snapshot of your approved bid so you can track every change order. AI-POWERED TOOLS Let AI generate a complete material list from a blueprint PDF or a photo — with real labor rates and pricing already filled in. Find real-time vendor pricing for materials and scan receipts with your camera. BUILT FOR YOUR WHOLE TEAM Invite team members and assign roles — Owner, Admin, Estimator, Foreman, Technician, or Viewer. Everyone sees exactly what they need, nothing more. MULTI-TRADE SUPPORT Select your trade during sign-up and BidSling tailors its entire material database, labor classifications, and equipment templates to match your work. Switch trades any time in Settings. Download free and start estimating today. Terms of Use: https://bidsling.com/terms

Screenshots

EZEstimater4 screens
BidSling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BidSling at 5.0 against EZEstimater's 4.0. BidSling also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium). EZEstimater's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. EZEstimater sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BidSling sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BidSling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EZEstimater versus BidSling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZEstimaterBidSling
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEzestimater.comLuke LeBlanc

In-app purchases

15 purchases

EZEstimater

Subscriptions15
  • Branding$4.991 Month
  • Code Book + Sales Report$4.991 Month
  • Multiple User Access$4.991 Month
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  • 3+ Code Templates$6.001 Month
  • Code Book + Sales Report1 Year trial$9.991 Year
  • Credit Card Processing$14.991 Month
  • AI Profit$15.001 Month
  • Built-In Supplier$15.001 Month
  • Branding$24.991 Year
  • Branding$29.001 Year
  • Multiple User Access1 Year trial$60.001 Year
  • Credit Card Processing1 Year trial$179.001 Year
  • AI Profit1 Year trial$199.001 Year
  • Built-In Supplier1 Year trial$399.001 Year
  • 3+ Code Templates1 Year trial$399.001 Year
5 purchases

BidSling

Subscriptions5
  • BidSling Solo - Monthly$49.991 Month
  • BidSling Enterprise 5 - Monthly$199.991 Month
  • BidSling Enterprise 10 - Monthly$349.991 Month
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  • BidSling Solo - Yearly$439.991 Year
  • BidSling Enterprise 25$749.991 Month

Questions

Is EZEstimater free?
EZEstimater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BidSling free?
BidSling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EZEstimater or BidSling?
BidSling is rated higher. EZEstimater averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while BidSling averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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