# SubTotal vs Invoice Generator & Creator

SubTotal and Invoice Generator & Creator both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of SubTotal's written reviews are positive against 41% of Invoice Generator & Creator's. SubTotal also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Invoice Generator & Creator's advantage is ratings volume (276 vs 24) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SubTotal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Invoice Generator & Creator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SubTotal against 4.8 for Invoice Generator & Creator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invoice Generator & Creator has 276 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of SubTotal's written reviews are positive against 41% of Invoice Generator & Creator's.

SubTotal ships an update every 6 days, Invoice Generator & Creator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SubTotal | Invoice Generator & Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/subtotal-pdf-invoice-maker/id1569053675/reviews) | **[4.8 (276 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-generator-and-creator/id1594165959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **276** |
| Positive reviews | **94.0% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 21 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **13.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timo Partl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387413672) | [Kossi Adzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645396238) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Invoice Generator & Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-generator-and-creator/id1594165959)

Easily create and send professional invoices and estimates from anywhere. Customize templates, save client details, and generate receipts quickly. Deliver invoices via email, text, print, or PDF.

**Highlights:** Create invoices and estimates on the go, Generate invoices from estimates, Customize invoice templates, Save line items, clients, and settings, Set up clients from contacts, Generate receipts, Deliver via email, text, print, or PDF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Invoice Maker (1 week) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice PRO (weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice 1 Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice 2 Months | $19.99 | per 2 months |
| Invoice 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Invoice 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Super easy to use
- 👍 Very user friendly
- 👍 Ace site
- 👍 Good
- 👍 Very good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Unusable without payment
- 👎 Forced payment
- 👎 Sneaky payment offers
- 👎 Not practical
- 👎 Impossible to make complete invoice

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get past yearly offer to continue monthly
- App requires review before opening

**Requested features**

- Add sale tax option for invoices
- Allow monthly subscription without forced yearly offer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SubTotal free?

SubTotal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Invoice Generator & Creator free?

Invoice Generator & Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SubTotal or Invoice Generator & Creator?

Invoice Generator & Creator is rated higher. SubTotal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Invoice Generator & Creator averages 4.8 from 276 ratings.

### Do SubTotal or Invoice Generator & Creator have ads?

Neither SubTotal nor Invoice Generator & Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SubTotal or Invoice Generator & Creator?

SubTotal ships an update every 6 days, and Invoice Generator & Creator every 2 weeks. Most recently, SubTotal was updated on October 25, 2026 and Invoice Generator & Creator on October 24, 2026.

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