# Construction Cost Estimator vs Proposal Builder

The clearest difference is price: Proposal Builder at Free against Construction Cost Estimator's $19.99. Proposal Builder also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). Construction Cost Estimator's advantage is ratings volume (516 vs 4) and chart position (#155 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Proposal Builder is free to download; Construction Cost Estimator costs $19.99 up front. Construction Cost Estimator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Proposal Builder sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Proposal Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Construction Cost Estimator has 516 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Construction Cost Estimator ships an update every 4 months, Proposal Builder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Construction Cost Estimator | Proposal Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (516 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-cost-estimator/id480486428/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proposal-builder-propodeal/id6449224232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **516** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.6 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) | [Propodeal Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688186666) |

## What reviewers say

### Construction Cost Estimator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-cost-estimator/id480486428)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

Quickly generate on-site construction and repair estimates. Break down costs by material, labor, and more. Save custom items or purchase detailed costbooks for thousands of construction items. Email professional PDF estimates to clients.

**Highlights:** On-site estimate creation, Customizable PDF reports, Company branding on estimates, Organized cost breakdown, Customizable costbook, International currency support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NHI Costbook 2014 | $49.99 | one-time |
| NRI Costbook 2013 | $49.99 | one-time |
| NCE Costbook 2013 | $49.99 | one-time |
| NHI Costbook 2013 | $49.99 | one-time |
| NCE Costbook 2014 | $49.99 | one-time |
| NCE Costbook 2015 | $49.99 | one-time |
| NHI Costbook 2015 | $49.99 | one-time |
| NCE Costbook 2016 | $49.99 | one-time |
| NHI Costbook 2016 | $49.99 | one-time |
| NRI Costbook 2016 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simplicity
- 🚀 Fast and easy billing
- 👍 Great for small businesses
- 👍 Customizable and comprehensive
- 👍 Professional-looking estimates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with other devices
- 💡 Lack of syncing/backup options
- 💡 Limited customization of reports
- 💡 Expensive cost books

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to sync estimates across devices
- More customization options for reports
- Integration with accounting software
- Desktop version for office use
- Multiple custom cost books


### Proposal Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proposal-builder-propodeal/id6449224232)

Streamline the creation and delivery of professional remodeling proposals directly from your mobile device. This app offers pre-built templates and automated scope of work generation to speed up the process, allowing for easy customization and team collaboration.

**Highlights:** Automated scope of work generation, Customizable proposal layouts, Team collaboration features, Pre-defined project presets, Multiple pricing methods, Shared product library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Team Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Solo Plan w. 100 Imports | $22.95 | per month |
| Solo Plan w. 200 Imports | $31.95 | per month |
| Team Plan w. 100 Imports | $32.95 | per month |
| Team Plan w. 200 Imports | $41.95 | per month |
| Solo Plan w. 500 Imports | $54.90 | per month |
| Team Plan w. 500 Imports | $64.90 | per month |
| Solo Plan w. 1000 Imports | $79.90 | per month |
| Team Plan w. 1000 Imports | $88.90 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Construction Cost Estimator free?

Construction Cost Estimator costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Proposal Builder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Construction Cost Estimator or Proposal Builder?

Proposal Builder is rated higher. Construction Cost Estimator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while Proposal Builder averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Construction Cost Estimator or Proposal Builder have ads?

Neither Construction Cost Estimator nor Proposal Builder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Construction Cost Estimator or Proposal Builder?

Construction Cost Estimator ships an update every 4 months, and Proposal Builder every 2 months. Most recently, Construction Cost Estimator was updated on September 30, 2026 and Proposal Builder on June 11, 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.*