Comparison

Billdu vs Retén

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Customizable invoice templates
  • Instant estimates and invoices
  • Online payment processing
  • Receipt scanning for expense tracking
  • Client and inventory management
  • Multi-device synchronization
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

Retén

Features
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Reten is the field app for fire-protection (PCI) maintenance technicians. Inspect equipment, attach photos, capture the client's signature and generate the official maintenance report under Spain's RD 513/2017 (RIPCI) on the spot, from your iPhone or iPad. No office, no paperwork afterward, no dependence on signal. BUILT FOR REAL WORK ON-SITE • Scan each piece of equipment by QR — extinguishers, hose reels (BIE), detection, alarms, emergency lighting. Each QR identifies the equipment and its history. • Checklist driven by RIPCI Annex II, with the correct periodicity (quarterly, biannual, annual) per equipment type. • Mark each item as OK or defect and add geotagged photos. • Capture the client's signature on screen, on-site. • Generate the maintenance report as a PDF instantly, ready to hand over. TRULY OFFLINE The work happens in basements, garages and warehouses with no signal. Reten works 100% offline: everything is recorded locally and syncs on its own once you are back online. Your reports are never lost. SYNC AND SAFE BACKUP Create an account and your clients, installations, equipment, inspections and photos sync securely across your devices. Switch iPhone or open your iPad and it is all there. MADE FOR ONE TRADE, NOT A GENERIC ERP Reten does not try to be a billing-and-stock ERP. It does one thing and does it perfectly: the field inspection and the signed report. Fast, direct and focused on the moment of truth. SUBSCRIPTION Reten is offered as a subscription (monthly or annual) with a trial period. The subscription grants full access to creating inspections, generating reports and cloud sync. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.oscargarrucho.com/reten/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.oscargarrucho.com/reten/privacy

Screenshots

Billdu4 screens
Retén4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Billdu at #65 against Retén's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Billdu sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Retén sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Billdu versus Retén: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBillduRetén
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBILLDU LTDOscar Rodriguez

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

Retén

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Billdu

Subscriptions10
  • 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
2 purchases

Retén

Subscriptions2
  • Reten Pro (Monthly)$34.991 Month
  • Reten Pro (Annual)$349.991 Year

Questions

Is Billdu free?
Billdu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retén free?
Retén is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Billdu or Retén have ads?
Neither Billdu nor Retén shows ads.

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