Comparison

Invoice maker, Quote builder vs SubTotal

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

Head to head
About

Invoice maker, Quote builder

Generate professional invoices and quotes instantly with this business tool. Manage client details, payment methods, and customize templates. Seamlessly integrates with iCloud for cross-device access and secure data backup.

Highlights
  • Create professional invoices and quotes
  • Manage client and business profiles
  • Multiple professional PDF templates
  • Add itemized entries and digital signatures
  • Export or save to iCloud
  • Supports 40+ languages
  • Handoff compatibility
Features
Read full description

Create professional invoices instantly with Invoice Maker, a powerful yet intuitive business tool that seamlessly integrates with iCloud across all your devices. Once your business profile is set up, generate polished invoices in seconds. Streamline your workflow with smart features: Store and manage client profiles, business details, and payment methods Choose from multiple professional PDF templates Add itemized entries, photo attachments, and digital signatures Export or save invoices directly to iCloud or other applications Built for global business needs: Available in 40+ languages Full accessibility support Handoff compatibility between Apple devices Cloud-synchronized preferences and data Whether you're at your desk or on the go, Invoice Maker ensures consistent, professional-grade invoicing across all your Apple devices, with automatic iCloud backup keeping your business data secure and accessible. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SubTotal

Create professional PDF invoices, quotes, and estimates quickly for your small business. Personalize templates with your logo and branding. Supports e-invoicing standards and offers cloud sync for easy access across devices.

Highlights
  • Create PDF invoices, quotes, and estimates
  • Cloud sync across platforms
  • E-invoicing support (Factur-X & ZUGFeRD)
  • Personalize with logo, color, and font
  • Track invoices and mark as paid
  • Beautiful PDF templates
Read full description

Create professional PDF invoices, quotes, and estimates in minutes. SubTotal gives freelancers, contractors, consultants, and small business owners a simple way to handle client billing without a complicated accounting system. Create documents your way • Make and send PDF invoices, quotes, and estimates • Choose from professional templates and layouts • Personalize documents with your company logo, colors, and fonts • Manage invoices and mark them as paid when payment arrives • Turn WorkingHours time-tracking data into an invoice with one click PDF and electronic invoicing Save, share, view, or email polished PDF documents and e-invoice XML files. Create electronic invoices in supported formats, including Factur-X, ZUGFeRD, and XRechnung for EN 16931 workflows. Continue across your devices Start an invoice on your phone or tablet, then continue on supported laptop and desktop versions. Optional cloud sync keeps your invoice data available across devices using iCloud, OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, or WebDAV. Cloud sync requires SubTotal Pro. Simple, flexible pricing SubTotal is free to use, with no ads or subscription. A free 7-day trial lets you test Pro features, including cloud sync, e-invoicing, all PDF fonts and layouts, custom PDF fonts, embedded QR codes, and removal of the hyperlink from the PDF footer. SubTotal Pro is a one-time purchase linked to your Apple ID and unlocks Pro access for iOS/iPadOS. A separate Pro purchase may be required on other platforms. SubTotal does not guarantee conformity with legal, tax, invoice creation, issuance, storage, or e-invoicing requirements in your country.

Screenshots

Invoice maker, Quote builder3 screens
SubTotal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Invoice maker, Quote builder and SubTotal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of SubTotal's written reviews are positive against 42% of Invoice maker, Quote builder's. SubTotal also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Invoice maker, Quote builder's advantage is ratings volume (181 vs 24). On price, rating, ads 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, Quote builder sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SubTotal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Invoice maker, Quote builder against 4.8 for SubTotal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invoice maker, Quote builder has 181 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Invoice maker, Quote builder's written reviews are positive against 94% of SubTotal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Invoice maker, Quote builder ships an update every 3 weeks, SubTotal every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Invoice maker, Quote builder versus SubTotal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvoice maker, Quote builderSubTotal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (181 ratings)4.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews93.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings181 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandr PeancovschiTimo Partl

Customer experience

Invoice maker, Quote builder

All ratings181 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

SubTotal

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive93.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.5%

Bugs and requests

Invoice maker, Quote builder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SubTotal

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Description text gets deleted when adding concepts
  • Text on positions not saved and positions not editable after update
  • App crashes when opening or editing invoices/estimates after update
  • UST-Satz (VAT rate) stuck at 0% and not adjustable on Mac
  • Umlauts not displayed correctly in PDF (bank details, item descriptions)
Show 2 more
  • Rounding differences in calculations
  • Invoices can still be modified after being marked as sent

Requested features

38 requests
  • Auto populate/save item descriptions
  • Column for date of service or purchase
  • Option for separate categories for items
  • Function to show payments applied
  • Customizable PDF templates
Show 33 more
  • Yearly reports
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • More invoice template designs
  • Date format option (MM/DD/YYYY)
  • Option to change date format to US
  • Field for tax number
  • Field for service period (from-to date)
  • Save button and undo function when creating invoices
  • Keyboard-driven navigation and shortcuts
  • Ability to input PO numbers
  • Ability to attach files
  • Dashboard for monthly/quarterly comparisons
  • Option to mark invoices as locked after PDF creation
  • Option to add discount on the entire invoice in percent
  • Product catalog for quick item insertion
  • Ability to change tax to 'total hours worked'
  • Option to include total hours worked at the bottom of the invoice
  • Translate phrases like 'Add tax', 'Discount', 'Line item sum' to Russian
  • Marking invoices in the list for easier selection
  • Support for recurring invoices
  • Ability to convert quotes to invoices without overwriting
  • More flexibility in invoice layouts and placeholders
  • Option to drag and drop order of items
  • Global BCC for email sending
  • Recipient email not automatically copied from contacts
  • Small free text field for email body
  • Ability to add a header or text area and make it bold
  • Option to add down payments
  • Option to add explanations per item (material, labor, etc.)
  • Possibility of generating EÜR (Einnahmenüberschussrechnung)
  • More options for customizing invoice appearance
  • Client database with saved information

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Invoice maker, Quote builder

Subscriptions8
  • Basic7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Standard7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$14.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Unlimited7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Basic Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Standard - 12 months7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Premium - 12 months7 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Unlimited - 12 months7 Days trial$249.991 Year
2 purchases

SubTotal

One-time2
  • Pro version iOS$8.99
  • Pro version macOS$17.99

Questions

Is Invoice maker, Quote builder free?
Invoice maker, Quote builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SubTotal free?
SubTotal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Invoice maker, Quote builder or SubTotal?
SubTotal is rated higher. Invoice maker, Quote builder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 181 ratings, while SubTotal averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Invoice maker, Quote builder or SubTotal have ads?
Neither Invoice maker, Quote builder nor SubTotal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Invoice maker, Quote builder or SubTotal?
Invoice maker, Quote builder ships an update every 3 weeks, and SubTotal every 6 days. Most recently, Invoice maker, Quote builder was updated on September 21, 2026 and SubTotal on September 22, 2026.

Other comparisons