Comparison

SubTotal vs Invoice Maker

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

Head to head
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.

About

Invoice Maker

Streamline business operations and manage finances with this easy-to-use tool. Create professional invoices and estimates, track expenses with receipt attachments, and generate detailed financial reports. Enjoy offline functionality and automatic iCloud backups for seamless data management.

Highlights
  • Professional invoice creation
  • Estimate generation
  • Expense tracking with receipts
  • Detailed financial reports
  • Offline functionality
  • Automatic iCloud backup and sync
Features
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Introducing the ultimate business management tool for small businesses- LiteBooks. With this easy-to-use app, you can streamline your business operations and take control of your finances. Create professional-looking invoices in minutes, including your business logo and contact information. You can also create estimates for upcoming projects and easily convert them to invoices when the work is completed. Track your expenses with the built-in expense management feature, which allows you to record and categorize your expenses and attach receipts for easy reference. Generate detailed reports on your income and expenses with just a few clicks. No creating accounts, sign-up, or login. Just download and use it. Your AppleID is your account of this app. And don’t worry about your data either. Your data automatically backs up to your iCloud account and syncs across your devices (iCloud sync). Whether you are a small business owner or a freelancer, this app has everything you need to easily manage your finances. Try it now for free and experience the ease and convenience of managing your finances on the go! One more thing… you can use this app completely offline, without any internet connection. For Small Businesses, by a small business. Terms of Use: https://litebooks.univer.se/terms Privacy Policy: https://litebooks.univer.se/privacy

Screenshots

SubTotal4 screens
Invoice Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SubTotal at every 6 days against Invoice Maker's every 3 weeks. SubTotal also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 86%). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. SubTotal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Invoice Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 — 4.8 for SubTotal against 4.9 for Invoice Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of SubTotal's written reviews are positive against 86% of Invoice Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SubTotal ships an update every 6 days, Invoice Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SubTotal versus Invoice Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSubTotalInvoice Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24 ratings)4.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.0% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo PartlUmayanga Alahakoon

Customer experience

SubTotal

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

Invoice Maker

All ratings17 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

Bugs and 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)
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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

Invoice Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SubTotal

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

Invoice Maker

Subscriptions2
  • LiteBooks Monthly$0.991 Month
  • LiteBooks Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • LiteBooks Lifetime$12.99

Questions

Is SubTotal free?
SubTotal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Invoice Maker free?
Invoice Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SubTotal or Invoice Maker?
Invoice Maker is rated higher. SubTotal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Invoice Maker averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.
Do SubTotal or Invoice Maker have ads?
Neither SubTotal nor Invoice Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SubTotal or Invoice Maker?
SubTotal ships an update every 6 days, and Invoice Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, SubTotal was updated on October 18, 2026 and Invoice Maker on October 19, 2026.

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