Billdu vs Jane
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Billdu
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.
- Customizable invoice templates
- Instant estimates and invoices
- Online payment processing
- Receipt scanning for expense tracking
- Client and inventory management
- Multi-device synchronization
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Billdu is your all-in-one invoice maker, estimate generator, and billing app designed for small businesses, contractors, and freelancers in the US. Whether you’re creating a simple invoice, a professional estimate, or tracking receipts, Billdu makes it fast, easy, and reliable. Why choose Billdu? • Customizable Invoice Templates – Personalize with your logo, colors, and signature. Choose from professional layouts that impress clients. • Instant Estimates & Invoices – Create and send documents right after the job is done. • Get Paid Faster – Enable Stripe-powered Online Payments to accept credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other popular payment methods. • Expense Tracking – Scan receipts, categorize expenses, and keep your business finances organized. • Contractor-Friendly Tools – Perfect for construction, plumbing, electrical, and service-based businesses. • Multi-Device Sync – Access your account and data from iPhone, iPad, or desktop in real-time. • Inventory Management – Track products, manage stock, and add items to invoices in one tap. • Client Management – Store and organize client data, import from contacts, and send reminders. Who Billdu is for? Billdu is perfect for contractors, estimators, and service companies including: painters, concrete, HVAC, roofers, renovators, plumbers, siding, lawn care, construction, electricians, carpenters, flooring, builders, pest control, tile, handymen, landscapers, drywallers, paving, remodeling, arborists, cleaning, general contractors, scaffolding, insulation, pool, EV charger installers and more! Advanced Features: - Attach product images to invoices - Know when an invoice was opened - Connect directly with your accountant - Use offline and sync later - Secure with Face ID or Touch ID - Generate reports and track cash flow Flexible Plans: Try Billdu free for 7 days. Upgrade to Lite, Standard, or Premium for unlimited invoices, estimates, and clients. Billdu helps you save time, get paid faster, and stay organized — all while maintaining a professional image. Terms: https://my.billdu.com/page/condition Privacy: https://my.billdu.com/page/protection
Jane
This AI assistant handles missed and declined calls for sole traders, qualifying leads, scheduling appointments, and ensuring no job opportunities are lost. It operates 24/7, uses your existing phone number, and is trained to represent your business accurately.
- AI-powered call answering
- Lead qualification and categorization
- Appointment scheduling
- 24/7 availability
- Uses existing phone number
- Business-specific training
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The first AI Assistant for sole traders Jane answers your missed and declined calls, categorises leads, schedules appointments, and keeps you focused on what you do best. A missed call is a missed job opportunity Jane’s AI qualifies leads efficiently, allowing you to focus on high-value jobs. Tailored to your business, Jane ensures you stay on top of every job opportunity. 24/7 instant call answering Jane runs all day, every day, ensuring you never miss a customer call. With around-the-clock availability, every lead is captured, and no opportunity slips through the cracks. Use your own number Keep things simple and professional. With Jane, there’s no need for an additional phone number. Effortlessly activate call forwarding to Jane using your existing line. AI-powered lead qualification Let Jane handle the heavy lifting. Our advanced AI qualifies leads by analyzing call intent, categorizing them by confidence levels, and providing detailed summaries. This ensures you focus on high-value opportunities. Knows your business Jane is uniquely trained to represent your business accurately. From understanding your services, work hours, and schedule to answering common questions, Jane ensures every interaction aligns with your business. Be part of Jane's community of happy customers. Download the app today! Terms of Use: https://heyjane.ai/legal
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Billdu at 4.8 against Jane's 4.0. Billdu also leads on ratings volume (26K vs 4) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). Jane's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Billdu sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Jane sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Billdu holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Billdu has 26K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of Billdu's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jane's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Billdu ships an update every 2 weeks, Jane fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Billdu | Jane |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (26K ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #68 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 207 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BILLDU LTD | HeyJane Limited |
Customer experience
Billdu
Jane
Bugs and requests
Billdu
Reported bugs
3 issues- Invoices not being received by clients
- Inconsistent invoice numbering
- Inability to save draft estimates
Requested features
5 requests- Improved date/time handling
- Ability to transfer data between businesses
- More customization options for invoices
- Integrated payment processing
- Enhanced reporting and analytics
Jane
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Billdu
- LITE - 1 month$7.991 Month
- STANDARD (Month)$14.991 Month
- STANDARD - 1 month$14.991 Month
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- STANDARD - 1 month7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- PREMIUM (Month)$27.991 Month
- PREMIUM - 1 month$27.991 Month
- 24 invoices$59.991 Year
- STARTER (Year)$59.991 Year
- STANDARD (Year)$119.991 Year
- STANDARD - 12 months$119.991 Year
Jane
- Solo Plan14 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Pro Plan14 Days trial$34.991 Month









