ECD Now vs Bids Due
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ECD Now
This app provides registered dealers with access to a vast product catalog, real-time pricing, and inventory information. Dealers can place orders, track their status, and review past purchases. It also offers quick order entry and contact details for the distributor.
- Place orders
- Check pricing and availability
- Quick order entry
- Review order history
- Access contact information
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ECD Now Online Mobile App gives Registered Dealers of ECD access to over 6,000 products, current pricing, availability, and more. - Place Orders through the App - Check Pricing and Order Status - Quick Pad for easy order entry - Review prior orders and history - ECD Contact information ECD is a low voltage distributor with branches throughout Texas stocking Audio, Video, Wire, Security, Networking and More! For more information on becoming an authorized Dealer, visit us at www.ecdcom.com or email us at sales@ecdcom.com.
Bids Due
This app helps construction estimators manage their bid pipeline, track deadlines, and analyze performance. It automatically imports bid invitations and syncs with calendars, offering a central dashboard for all bidding activities.
- Bid deadline tracking
- Automatic email import
- Calendar synchronization
- Built-in tax calculator
- Performance analytics
- Detailed bid breakdowns
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BIDS DUE Your personal bid command center. Your personal bid command center. Stop losing work to missed deadlines. Bids Due is a personal dashboard for construction estimators who already use Procore, BuildingConnected, Pantera, or other bid platforms - but need one place to track their own pipeline, performance, and deadlines. WHY CONTRACTORS USE BIDS DUE Never miss a deadline Visual countdown timers and smart reminders help ensure every bid is submitted on time. Automatic email import Forward bid invites from Procore, BuildingConnected, PlanHub, iSqFt, and more. Bid details are extracted automatically. Calendar sync Subscribe to your personalized bid calendar in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook. Built-in tax calculator State tax rates included, with support for local rates to calculate accurate bid totals instantly. Powerful analytics Track win rates, pipeline value, and bidding trends with clean, easy-to-read charts. Detailed bid breakdowns Manage line items, scopes of work, site addresses, and notes in one place. PERFECT FOR Electrical contractors HVAC companies Plumbing contractors Mechanical contractors Low voltage contractors Access control and security Fire protection Roofing and concrete All construction trades HOW IT WORKS Add bids manually or forward bid invite emails Track status from Active to Submitted to Won or Lost Receive reminders before bid deadlines Review performance and improve your win rate SUBSCRIPTION Start free with limited bids. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited bids, email imports, calendar sync, and advanced analytics. Download Bids Due and take control of your bid pipeline. Questions or support: support@bidsdue.app EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ECD Now at none against Bids Due's 3. Bids Due's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Bids Due sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. ECD Now asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ECD Now against 5.0 for Bids Due. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | ECD Now | Bids Due |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Billtrust | Content Pro LLC (U.S.) |
Customer experience
ECD Now
Bids Due
In-app purchases
ECD Now
No in-app purchases
Bids Due
- Bids Due Pro - Monthly$12.001 Month
- Bids Due Pro - Yearly$99.001 Year
- Bids Due Pro - Lifetime$249.00









