Comparison

Auto vs GivingStump

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

Head to head
About

Auto

Features
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Use Auto-mait to create beautiful invoices and estimates for your clients. Send (via email) with the click of a button. All your data is stored in the cloud so you never lose it. Access it using any device. 24/7 Support and feature request. Free Version Clients: Up to 20 clients, unlimited invoices and estimates. Invoices: Easily create and send Invoices for your clients. Estimates: Easily create and send Estimates for your clients and then convert then into invoices. Paid Version(s) Basic: Free version plus Unlimited clients

About

GivingStump

Connect with local tree service contractors for removals, trimming, or stump grinding. Upload photos, pinpoint specific trees, and receive multiple quotes to make informed decisions.

Highlights
  • Request tree services
  • Upload photos of trees
  • Mark target trees on photos
  • Receive contractor quotes
  • Compare service bids
  • Manage jobs in one place
Features
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GivingStump helps homeowners request tree services with confidence. Upload photos, mark the exact trees or stumps you want serviced, set your location, and get quotes from local contractors.\n\nWhat you can do:\n- Post jobs quickly from your phone\n- Mark target trees directly on photos\n- Share clear job details with contractors\n- Receive and compare contractor responses\n- Manage your jobs in one place\n\nGivingStump is built for real-world tree services including removals, trimming, emergency work, and stump grinding.

Screenshots

Auto4 screens
GivingStump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GivingStump at none against Auto's 2. GivingStump also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 months). Auto's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Auto sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GivingStump asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auto ships an update every 10 months, GivingStump every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Auto versus GivingStump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoGivingStump
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Maple Tree LLCThe Giving Stump, llc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Auto

Subscriptions2
  • Basic - One Month$4.991 Month
  • Basic - One Year$49.991 Year
None

GivingStump

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Auto free?
Auto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GivingStump free?
GivingStump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Auto or GivingStump have ads?
Neither Auto nor GivingStump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auto or GivingStump?
Auto ships an update every 10 months, and GivingStump every 3 days. Most recently, Auto was updated on October 15, 2026 and GivingStump on October 3, 2026.

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