Comparison

Invoice Maker vs SparkReceipt

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, track expenses, and manage projects from your phone. Get paid faster with automatic reminders and online payment options. Ideal for freelancers and small businesses.

Highlights
  • Create professional invoices quickly
  • Send estimates that convert to invoices
  • Accept online payments
  • Automatic payment reminders
  • Track expenses with receipt snapping
  • Generate expense reports
  • Built-in timer for billable hours
Features
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The #1 invoice maker trusted by freelancers, contractors, and small business owners. Create, send, and get paid — all from your phone. INVOICE & GET PAID IN MINUTES • Create professional invoices in under 60 seconds • Send estimates that convert to invoices with one tap • Accept online payments via Stripe, PayPal & Square • Automatic payment reminders — never chase clients again EXPENSE TRACKING MADE SIMPLE Snap receipts and auto-categorize expenses Generate expense reports for tax time Track mileage, materials, and business costs Export to QuickBooks, Xero, or CSV TIME TRACKING & BILLABLE HOURS Built-in timer for accurate time tracking Convert timesheets to invoices instantly Track time by project, client, or task Perfect for hourly consultants and contractors PROJECT & CLIENT MANAGEMENT Organize clients, projects, and invoices in one place Collaborate with your team or accountant View complete payment history at a glance Set project budgets and track profitability PROFESSIONAL & CUSTOMIZABLE 5+ invoice templates — modern, classic, minimal Add your logo, colors, and custom branding Multiple currencies and tax rates supported Personalized email templates WHY CHOOSE THIS APP? No accounting degree required — simple, intuitive design Works offline — create invoices anywhere Secure cloud backup — never lose your data Free to start — no credit card required PERFECT FOR: Freelancers & independent contractors Small business owners & startups Consultants & agencies Photographers, designers & creatives Plumbers, electricians & tradespeople Personal trainers & coaches Start sending professional invoices today. Download free and see why thousands of businesses trust us to get paid faster. Terms of Service: https://billed.app/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://billed.app/privacy-policy/

About

SparkReceipt

Digitize and organize all your business documents, including receipts and invoices, with an AI-powered scanner. Extract data intelligently, store securely in the cloud, and collaborate with your team or accountant.

Highlights
  • AI receipt scanning with OCR
  • Intelligent data extraction (ChatGPT)
  • Cloud storage and backup
  • Multi-user support for teams
  • Document categorization and tagging
  • Easy sharing with accountants
  • Web app for desktop access
Features
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SparkReceipt is an AI receipt scanner and expense tracker app for freelancers, self-employed professionals, and small business owners. Snap any receipt and SparkReceipt extracts the merchant, amount, date, category and line items in seconds. Connect your inbox, forward email receipts, or upload PDFs and the app handles the rest. EMAIL INBOX AUTO-SCANNING Connect Gmail or Outlook and SparkReceipt automatically finds and imports email receipts as they arrive. You stay in control: review, approve, and exclude senders any time. EMAIL RECEIPT FORWARDING Prefer to file receipts manually? Forward eReceipts to your personal SparkReceipt address and the AI files them for you. AI RECEIPT SCANNING (OCR) The OCR receipt scanner reads paper receipts, PDF invoices, and forwarded email receipts in any language and currency. Smart categorization is based on the products on the receipt, not just the merchant name, so business expenses end up in the right account. INCOME, EXPENSES, AND PROFIT/LOSS TRACKING Track income alongside expenses for real-time profit and loss across your business. Tag expenses by client, project, or trip. Convert any currency at accurate historical daily rates for clean tax reporting. MILEAGE TRACKER Log business trips and claim every mile at tax time. Start a GPS-tracked drive with one tap, add trips by hand, or let SparkReceipt suggest trips from meetings with an address in your phone's calendar. You approve every suggestion. Assign trips to a vehicle, client, or project and SparkReceipt works out the reimbursement. Export your mileage log with your receipts for deduction-ready records. ACCOUNTING INTEGRATIONS Push categorized receipts straight into QuickBooks Online, Xero, or Zoho Books, or export reports as PDF, Excel, or CSV when your accountant asks. FreshBooks is in early access. BANK FEEDS Connect your bank account and SparkReceipt imports transactions and matches them to your receipts, so missing ones stand out before tax time. Bank feeds are in beta and currently available for US banks. PDF bank statements can be uploaded too. SHARE WITH YOUR ACCOUNTANT Invite your accountant directly into SparkReceipt or share a secure link. No more emailing receipts as attachments. TEAM COLLABORATION Invite teammates and keep everyone's receipts and expenses organized in one secure place. Sort by category, tag, or user, and approve expense reports together. CLOUD STORAGE THAT WORKS EVERYWHERE Documents are encrypted and backed up in the cloud. Access them from iPhone, iPad, or any browser via the SparkReceipt web app at no extra cost. SPARKAGENT AI ASSISTANT Ask SparkAgent about your spending, or have it categorize new expenses and tag last month's travel receipts. It asks before anything that can't be undone. KEY FEATURES - AI receipt scanner with automatic data extraction (OCR) - Email inbox auto-scanning for Gmail, Outlook and IMAP - Smart categorization based on products on the receipt - Income and expense tracking in any currency - Real-time profit and loss reports - GPS mileage tracker with calendar trip suggestions - QuickBooks Online, Xero, and Zoho Books integrations - SparkAgent AI assistant for questions and bulk edits - Search by merchant, amount, tag, or text inside the image - PDF, Excel, and CSV exports for accountants - Bank feeds (beta) for US banks with automatic receipt matching - No ads - Bank-level security and encryption WHO USES SPARKRECEIPT Freelancers tracking project expenses. Self-employed consultants managing multiple income streams. Real estate investors tracking property costs. Small business owners preparing for tax season. Accountants who want their clients to send tidy, categorized receipts instead of shoeboxes. Every receipt is captured the day you get it and ready for your accountant in one export. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sparkreceipt.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Invoice Maker4 screens
SparkReceipt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SparkReceipt at 90% against Invoice Maker's 0%. SparkReceipt also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Invoice Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and SparkReceipt sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SparkReceipt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SparkReceipt has 932 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Invoice Maker's written reviews are positive against 90% of SparkReceipt's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Invoice Maker ships an update monthly, SparkReceipt every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Invoice Maker versus SparkReceipt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvoice MakerSparkReceipt
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (4 ratings)4.8 (932 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews89.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4932 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZTABS (PRIVATE) LIMITEDSparkReceipt Oy

Customer experience

Invoice Maker

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SparkReceipt

All ratings932 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

Invoice Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SparkReceipt

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inconsistent date recognition on receipts
  • Inability to handle cursive handwriting on receipts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable receipt categories
  • Improved bank statement integration
  • Multi-currency support
  • Ability to share expenses with team members
  • Enhanced reporting and analytics features

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Invoice Maker

Subscriptions10
  • Billed - Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Basic Plan$9.991 Month
  • Billed Monthly Offer$19.991 Month
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  • Billed Monthly With Free Trial7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Billed Premium Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Billed - Pro Annually$99.991 Year
  • Basic Plan Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Billed Annual Offer$99.991 Year
  • Billed Annual With Free Trial7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Premium Plan Yearly$249.991 Year
14 purchases

SparkReceipt

Subscriptions13
  • Pro subscription monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Pro for 2 users monthly7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • SparkReceipt Elite7 Days trial$14.991 Month
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  • Pro for 3 users monthly7 Days trial$17.991 Month
  • SparkReceipt Elite, 2 users7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Pro for 5 users monthly7 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • Elite 3 users monthly$44.991 Month
  • Pro subscription yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • SparkReceipt Elite7 Days trial$99.001 Year
  • Pro for 2 users yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Pro for 3 users yearly$179.991 Year
  • SparkReceipt Elite, 2 users7 Days trial$199.001 Year
  • Pro for 5 users yearly$299.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1000 Consumable Credits$14.99

Questions

Is Invoice Maker free?
Invoice Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SparkReceipt free?
SparkReceipt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Invoice Maker or SparkReceipt?
SparkReceipt is rated higher. Invoice Maker averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SparkReceipt averages 4.8 from 932 ratings.
Do Invoice Maker or SparkReceipt have ads?
Neither Invoice Maker nor SparkReceipt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Invoice Maker or SparkReceipt?
Invoice Maker ships an update monthly, and SparkReceipt every 4 days. Most recently, Invoice Maker was updated on October 24, 2026 and SparkReceipt on October 30, 2026.

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