# FSC vs SimplyWise

The clearest difference is rating: SimplyWise at 4.8 against FSC's 4.1. SimplyWise also leads on ratings volume (41K vs 7) and chart position (#11 vs unranked). FSC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimplyWise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FSC asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimplyWise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplyWise has 41K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of FSC's written reviews are positive against 78% of SimplyWise's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FSC ships an update every 9 days, SimplyWise monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FSC | SimplyWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsc-connect/id1664562654/reviews) | **[4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **41K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 77.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#11** |
| Size | 29 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [FreshStartConstruction](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557241963) | [SimplyWise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538521097) |

## What reviewers say

### FSC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fsc-connect/id1664562654)

Streamline your construction projects by managing job details, communicating with your project manager, and tracking schedules and budgets. Stay informed with weekly reports and updates, and easily handle any job changes.

**Highlights:** Job information management, Direct communication with project manager, Job schedule and budget tracking, Change management, Weekly reports and updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimplyWise

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Business, #112 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 FSC free?

FSC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimplyWise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FSC or SimplyWise?

SimplyWise is rated higher. FSC averages 4.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while SimplyWise averages 4.8 from 41K ratings.

### Do FSC or SimplyWise have ads?

SimplyWise shows ads; FSC does not.

### Which is updated more often, FSC or SimplyWise?

FSC ships an update every 9 days, and SimplyWise monthly. Most recently, FSC was updated on October 30, 2026 and SimplyWise on November 1, 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.*