# Invoice maker, Quote builder vs SubTotal

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.

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.

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.

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 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invoice maker, Quote builder | SubTotal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (181 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-quote-builder/id1538355349/reviews) | **[4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtotal-pdf-invoice-maker/id1569053675/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **181** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **93.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexandr Peancovschi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358430975) | [Timo Partl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387413672) |

## What reviewers say

### Invoice maker, Quote builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-quote-builder/id1538355349)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| Standard | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $24.99 | per month |
| Basic Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Standard - 12 months | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium - 12 months | $149.99 | per year |
| Unlimited - 12 months | $249.99 | per year |


### SubTotal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtotal-pdf-invoice-maker/id1569053675)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version iOS | $8.99 | one-time |
| Pro version macOS | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💰 One-time purchase, no subscription
- 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices
- 📱 Great integration with WorkingHours

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some features missing for advanced users
- 🤔 Limited customization options for templates
- 🐛 Bugs reported after updates
- 🐛 Issues with umlauts in PDFs
- 🐛 Rounding differences in calculations

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 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.*
