# Backflow Pro vs SimplyWise

The clearest difference is ads: Backflow Pro at none against SimplyWise's shown. Backflow Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SimplyWise's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 1) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backflow Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and SimplyWise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backflow Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplyWise has 39K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backflow Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, SimplyWise monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backflow Pro | SimplyWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflow-pro/id1643496459/reviews)** | [4.8 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 22 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Time Lock Documentation, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196195710) | [SimplyWise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538521097) |

## What reviewers say

### Backflow Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backflow-pro/id1643496459)

This app digitizes backflow prevention documentation, creating secure, visual records with time-stamped photos and GPS data. It streamlines compliance letters, invoices, and repair tracking for building and facility professionals.

**Highlights:** Digital backflow prevention program creation, Time-stamped and GPS-stamped photo embedding, Electronic signature capture, Automated compliance letters and invoices, Cloud syncing across multiple devices, Scheduling calendar with push notifications, Organized file storage by project and client

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stand Alone Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Bronze Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Silver Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| Gold Plan | $71.99 | per month |
| Platinum Plan | $80.99 | per month |


### SimplyWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Business, #118 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

This app uses AI to transform job site photos into detailed construction estimates, including material and labor costs. It generates professional bids, suggests upsells, and helps manage projects from start to finish, all from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo-to-estimate, Before & after visualization, 3D room scanning, Professional bid creation, Smart upsell suggestions, Invoicing and work order management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cost Estimator Business | $4.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $49.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Business | $59.99 | per year |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $239.99 | per year |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate
- 👍 Simple to use, efficient and super helpful
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and comprehensive estimates
- 👍 Simplest estimator app for contractors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Completely off for quoting paint projects
- 🐛 Unable to type in amounts once the estimate is generated
- 🐛 Hitting the back button takes you to the beginning when creating an estimate
- 🐛 Estimates in process will delete and app will restart if you switch screens
- 🐛 Apple keyboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate paint project estimates
- Issues with editing estimates
- Estimates being deleted when switching screens

**Requested features**

- Same account for both Android and iPad
- Ability to save estimates in progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backflow Pro free?

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

### Is SimplyWise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backflow Pro or SimplyWise?

Backflow Pro is rated higher. Backflow Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SimplyWise averages 4.8 from 39K ratings.

### Do Backflow Pro or SimplyWise have ads?

SimplyWise shows ads; Backflow Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backflow Pro or SimplyWise?

Backflow Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimplyWise monthly. Most recently, Backflow Pro was updated on October 19, 2026 and SimplyWise on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*