# Billdu vs Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Billdu at free with in-app purchases against Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker's subscription. Billdu also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 1.6K) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Billdu sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Billdu against 4.8 for Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Billdu has 26K ratings behind it against 1.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Billdu's written reviews are positive against 94% of Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker's.

Billdu ships an update every 2 weeks, Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billdu | Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billdu-invoice-estimate-maker/id527885754/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-invoice-invoice-maker/id1147891367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 1.6K |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | **93.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BILLDU LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/501173313) | [Shanghai Yuyan Network Technology Co., Ltd.(CN)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1147891366) |

## What reviewers say

### Billdu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billdu-invoice-estimate-maker/id527885754)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Create professional invoices and estimates quickly for your small business. This app helps you get paid faster with online payment options, track expenses by scanning receipts, and manage clients and inventory. It's designed for freelancers and contractors to maintain a professional image and streamline billing.

**Highlights:** Customizable invoice templates, Instant estimates and invoices, Online payment processing, Receipt scanning for expense tracking, Client and inventory management, Multi-device synchronization

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LITE - 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| STANDARD (Month) | $14.99 | per month |
| STANDARD - 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| STANDARD - 1 month | $14.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM (Month) | $27.99 | per month |
| PREMIUM - 1 month | $27.99 | per month |
| 24 invoices | $59.99 | per year |
| STARTER (Year) | $59.99 | per year |
| STANDARD (Year) | $119.99 | per year |
| STANDARD - 12 months | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful business features
- 🖼️ Professional-looking invoices
- 🕰️ Time-saving
- 💻 Seamless mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💳 Billing/payment issues
- 🕰️ Slow customer support response

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices not being received by clients
- Inconsistent invoice numbering
- Inability to save draft estimates

**Requested features**

- Improved date/time handling
- Ability to transfer data between businesses
- More customization options for invoices
- Integrated payment processing
- Enhanced reporting and analytics


### Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-invoice-invoice-maker/id1147891367)

Create professional invoices, estimates, and purchase orders on your phone. Track sales, inventory, time, and expenses with powerful reporting and customizable templates. Securely store data and deliver documents via email or PDF.

**Highlights:** Create invoices, estimates, and purchase orders, Track sales, inventory, time, and expenses, Record expenses and calculate gross profit, Add signatures and attach images, Deliver via email, print, or PDF, Customer balance tracking, Customizable invoice templates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Swift Invoice Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Swift Invoice Premium Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Swift Invoice Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Swift Invoice Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Professional-looking invoices
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 👍 Customizable
- 🚀 Convenient for mobile use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync/login issues
- 🐛 Layout/formatting problems
- 🐛 Missing some advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices sometimes marked as unsent when they were sent
- Losing client/invoice data after updates
- Printing/exporting issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to add client signatures
- More customization options for invoices
- Integration with accounting software
- Recurring invoice functionality
- Improved email/sending options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Billdu free?

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

### Is Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker free?

Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Billdu or Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker?

Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker is rated higher. Billdu averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker averages 4.8 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Billdu or Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker have ads?

Neither Billdu nor Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Billdu or Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker?

Billdu ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker every 2 days. Most recently, Billdu was updated on November 2, 2026 and Swift Invoice, Invoice Maker on November 2, 2026.

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