Comparison

Invoice Maker · 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 ·

Create professional invoices and estimates quickly with customizable templates. Track business expenses, generate detailed reports, and manage your financial documents efficiently. Securely send PDFs to clients and accept payments directly.

Highlights
  • Invoice generation
  • Estimate creation
  • Expense tracking
  • Professional reports
  • PDF export
  • Customizable templates
  • Payment integration
Features
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WHAT IS BeeInvoice? BeeInvoice is a professional and efficient invoice generator for freelancers, small business owners, handyman and contractors who need an invoice app to get paid faster or an estimate maker to earn more jobs. Multiple exquisite templates are available to show professionalism and personality. After creating an invoice, you can send it directly to your client in PDF format. With the bankcard payment in the invoice, you can easily get paid right on the spot. The well-designed interface and statistics at a glance ensure a good experience to the greatest extent. All data is securely saved and synced between iPhone & iPad. WHAT BINV CAN BE DONE? **It’s an invoice maker** - No technical training required, it’s simple and smooth enough to create an invoice in just a few seconds. - Create invoices with beautiful templates; styles and colours can be customized based on needs. - Send or share invoices to your clients in PDF format directly after creating. **It’s an estimate maker** - Clearly organized and professional estimates help increasing the likelihood of being hired. - Send or share estimates to your clients in PDF format directly after creating. - Easily convert your estimates to invoices with a simple tap. **It’s a pocket expense tracker for your business** - Add expenses anytime & anywhere to keep track of your expenditure, which helps making your company balance clear. You will never forget the detailed information like category, date, tax and amount etc. of an expense. **It’s a professional reports generator** - Up to 10+ professional reports are available for comprehensive sales statistics: Sales by Date, Sales by Client, Sales by Item, Invoice Journal, Client Statement, Client Aging, Expense by Category, Expense Journal, Time Entry Journal, Payment Journal, Net Earnings. - Column Charts, Pie Charts and CSV Files, choose what you like for statistics. - Export data to PDF or CSV files for analysis and prediction of future trends. **It’s an efficient invoice and estimate management system** - Unsent, unpaid, overdue invoices and approved, declined estimates are marked and clearly visible. - Invoices of different states are concentrated under the same document. - Centralized management of invoices and estimates those need to be processed, and prioritize processing. ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Integrated Paypal payment into generated invoices so that the recipient can make a secure payment directly. - Payment instructions attached in the invoice makes the receive payment more easily. - Try all the features without registration. - Preview the PDF document to make sure the information of an invoice or estimate is correct. - Customize invoice templates to demonstrate professionalism and personality. - Add your signature to invoices and estimates. - The security password in the settings prevents information leakage. - No professional training is required, just a few simple steps to get started. - Starred client, item & expenses can be found more conveniently. - Too many invoices? Get it in one search. - Provide multiple tax rate options. - Print or fax invoice & estimate to clients. - 150+ currencies offered. HELP AND FEEDBACK We’re glad to hear your feedback. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at beeinvoice@beesoft.io; you will get answers and solutions in a short time. Note: Subscription will be charged to your iTunes account and will auto-renew. You can turn off auto-renew by going to your account settings after purchase and must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid being billed again. Privacy Policy: https://www.iubenda.com/privacy-policy/23764367 Terms of Use: https://www.iubenda.com/terms-and-conditions/23764367

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
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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 ·4 screens
SubTotal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SubTotal at every 6 days against Invoice Maker ·'s every 4 weeks. Invoice Maker ·'s advantage is ratings volume (281 vs 24) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days 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 — 4.9 for Invoice Maker · against 4.8 for SubTotal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invoice Maker · has 281 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Invoice Maker ·'s written reviews are positive against 94% of SubTotal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Invoice Maker · ships an update every 4 weeks, SubTotal every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Invoice Maker · versus SubTotal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvoice Maker ·SubTotal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (281 ratings) — better4.8 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews95.4% of reviews — better94.0% of reviews
Number of ratings281 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeesoft AppsTimo Partl

Customer experience

Invoice Maker ·

All ratings278 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive95.4%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.8%

SubTotal

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.4%

User reviews

Invoice Maker ·

From 281 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💰 Free to use
  • 📝 Professional-looking invoices
  • 🔍 Helpful for small businesses

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with syncing across devices
  • 💰 Lack of clarity on subscription fees
  • 📤 Difficulty sending invoices to non-Apple users
  • 🔧 Needs more guidance/tutorials on using app to full potential

SubTotal

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Invoice Maker ·

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent invoice numbers across devices
  • Unable to edit payment information after accidentally marking as paid

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow changing currency symbols
  • Add option to break down costs per person/day
  • Ability to retrieve deleted invoices
  • Add partial payment functionality
  • Improve formatting of numbers (add commas)

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)
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  • 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
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  • 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

5 purchases

Invoice Maker ·

Subscriptions5
  • App Invoice - Create Invoice$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Special Offer$6.991 Month
  • App Invoice - Easy Invoice7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Yearly Special Offer$29.991 Year
  • App Invoice - Quick Create$59.991 Year
2 purchases

SubTotal

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

Questions

Is Invoice Maker · free?
Invoice Maker · 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 · or SubTotal?
Invoice Maker · is rated higher. Invoice Maker · averages 4.9 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while SubTotal averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Invoice Maker · or SubTotal have ads?
Neither Invoice Maker · nor SubTotal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Invoice Maker · or SubTotal?
Invoice Maker · ships an update every 4 weeks, and SubTotal every 6 days. Most recently, Invoice Maker · was updated on November 3, 2026 and SubTotal on November 3, 2026.

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