# Billdu vs Invoice Ninja

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Billdu at 26K against Invoice Ninja's 177. Billdu also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (90% vs 78%). Invoice Ninja's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Billdu sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Invoice Ninja sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Billdu holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Billdu has 26K ratings behind it against 177, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Billdu's written reviews are positive against 78% of Invoice Ninja's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billdu | Invoice Ninja |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billdu-invoice-estimate-maker/id527885754/reviews)** | [4.6 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-ninja/id1503970375/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 177 |
| Positive reviews | **89.9% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#72** | — |
| Size | 207 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BILLDU LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/501173313) | [Invoice Ninja LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220337559) |

## What reviewers say

### Billdu

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

**Currently charting:** #72 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


### Invoice Ninja

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-ninja/id1503970375)

This app helps businesses manage their finances by creating and sending invoices, tracking payments, and managing clients and projects. It offers features like time tracking, expense management, and payment processing to streamline business operations and get paid faster.

**Highlights:** Invoice creation and sending, Payment tracking and processing, Client management, Project and task management, Time tracking, Expense tracking, Automated notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Month | $13.99 | per month |
| Enterprise - Month (1-2) | $17.99 | per month |
| Enterprise - Month (3-5) | $31.99 | per month |
| Enterprise - Month (6-10) | $59.99 | per month |
| Enterprise - Month (11-20) | $84.00 | per month |
| Pro - Year | $139.99 | per year |
| Enterprise - Year (1-2) | $179.99 | per year |
| Enterprise - Year (3-5) | $319.99 | per year |
| Enterprise - Year (6-10) | $539.99 | per year |
| Enterprise - Year (11-20) | $839.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💰 Affordable pricing with free tier available
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 🔒 Open-source with self-hosting capability
- 📱 Multi-platform support (web, mobile, desktop)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Poor navigation and search functionality
- 📱 Mobile app not fully optimized for tablets/iPad
- ⚠️ Inconsistency between web and mobile versions
- 🔐 Data privacy concerns reported

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting Google login
- Google authentication not working properly
- Widgets not functioning correctly
- App freezes during data input
- CIS deduction not calculating correctly from net amount

**Requested features**

- Unit of measurement column for line items
- Payroll system integration
- Day rate support for freelancers (not just hourly)
- Ticketing system
- Better iPad/tablet optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Billdu free?

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

### Is Invoice Ninja free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Billdu or Invoice Ninja?

Billdu is rated higher. Billdu averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Invoice Ninja averages 4.6 from 177 ratings.

### Do Billdu or Invoice Ninja have ads?

Neither Billdu nor Invoice Ninja shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Billdu or Invoice Ninja?

Billdu ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoice Ninja every 2 weeks. Most recently, Billdu was updated on October 26, 2026 and Invoice Ninja on October 24, 2026.

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