SubTotal vs Invoice Maker ℠
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Invoice Maker ℠
Create professional invoices, estimates, and receipts quickly. Manage clients, track expenses, and monitor payments with a clean interface. Supports U.S. tax and discounts, with offline capabilities and optional iCloud sync.
- Invoice Creator & Templates
- Quote & Estimate Generator
- Send Bills & Receipts
- PDF Export & Sharing
- Client & Item Management
- Tax & Discount Support
- Expense Tracker
- Income Dashboard
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Create invoices, estimates, receipts, and bills in just seconds. Whether you're a freelancer, independent contractor, or small business owner, the Smart Invoice Maker App gives you all the tools you need to create, track, and manage your invoicing process from start to finish — fast, simple, and professional. Send branded PDF invoices, organize your expenses, and manage your entire billing workflow from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac — anytime, anywhere. Key Features for U.S. Professionals • Invoice Creator & Templates – Build invoices using customizable templates with your logo and branding • Quote & Estimate Generator – Easily send a quote and convert it into an invoice in one tap • Send Bills & Receipts – Generate bills, payment confirmations, and clean receipts • PDF Export & Sharing – Email, message, or print professional PDF invoices and documents • Client & Item Management – Save details for repeat clients, products, and services • Tax & Discount Support – Add U.S. tax rates, discounts, or apply custom calculations • Expense Tracker – Record and categorize every expense to manage your cash flow • Income Dashboard – Visual tracker to monitor outstanding balances and paid invoices • Automated Reports – Export summaries for bookkeeping, accounting, and tax season • Works Offline – Create and save invoices without an internet connection • Get notified about the status of your invoice. Made for the American Workforce Perfect for: • Freelancers billing for hourly or project-based work • Small business owners and solopreneurs managing clients and jobs • Service providers and side hustlers who need fast, flexible billing • Users switching from spreadsheets, paper receipts, or legacy tools like Excel Whether you're working in construction, marketing, tech, events, or consulting — this app fits your workflow without the complexity of traditional accounting software. Your Data, Your Control • No logins required. Your documents are stored securely on your device and synced via iCloud (optional). You stay in control of your data — always. Business-Ready in Minutes • No training needed – get started instantly • Reuse saved templates and clients for faster invoicing • Track bills, expenses, and payments from one clean interface • All-in-one tool to create, send, and manage professional invoices on the go Why Smart Invoice Maker App? • Built for freelancers, creators, and professionals • Supports U.S. sales tax and personalized terms • Export PDFs that look great and get you paid faster • Clean layout, quick actions, no bloat • Option to upgrade for advanced features if and when you need them Download now and create your first invoice in under 60 seconds. Whether you're quoting a new job, tracking an expense, or sending a last-minute receipt — it's all simple with Smart Invoice Maker. Start free. Bill smarter. Look professional. Get paid. Subscription Information • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Privacy policy: https://www.lazyvariable.com/privacy-policy-invoice-maker/ Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of use: https://www.lazyvariable.com/terms-of-use-invoice-maker/ Contact us on : Email: "contact.invoiceapp@gmail.com" (Rest assured, we're here for you, always.)
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Verdict
SubTotal and Invoice Maker ℠ both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of SubTotal's written reviews are positive against 63% of Invoice Maker ℠'s. SubTotal also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). Invoice Maker ℠'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). 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
Both are free to download. SubTotal sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Invoice Maker ℠ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 4.7 for Invoice Maker ℠. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 29 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of SubTotal's written reviews are positive against 63% of Invoice Maker ℠'s.
SubTotal ships an update every 6 days, Invoice Maker ℠ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SubTotal | Invoice Maker ℠ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (24 ratings) — better | 4.7 (29 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.0% of reviews — better | 63.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timo Partl | AHAD DURRANI |
Customer experience
SubTotal
Invoice Maker ℠
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
SubTotal
- Pro version iOS$8.99
- Pro version macOS$17.99
Invoice Maker ℠
- PREMIUM$9.991 Month
- PREMIUM Offer1 Year trial$14.991 Year
- PREMIUM3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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- PREMIUM$29.991 Year
- LIFETIME PREMIUM$49.99
- PREMIUM$79.99
Questions
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