Comparison

Billdu vs Cost Estimate

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

Head to head
About

Billdu

This app helps small businesses, contractors, and freelancers create professional invoices and estimates quickly. It offers features like online payment processing, expense tracking, and client management to streamline billing and improve cash flow.

Highlights
  • Customizable invoice templates
  • Instant estimates and invoices
  • Online payment acceptance
  • Expense tracking with receipt scanning
  • Client management
  • Multi-device sync
  • Inventory management
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

Cost Estimate

Features
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Create professional construction estimates quickly and easily. Cost Estimate - Construction helps contractors, builders, remodelers, handymen, and construction professionals calculate project costs and prepare clear estimates for their customers. Build an estimate by adding labor, materials, equipment, and other project costs. Keep everything organized in one place and get a clear breakdown of the total cost of each job. Whether you're estimating a small repair, renovation, remodeling project, or larger construction job, the app makes it easy to prepare accurate and professional estimates on the go. KEY FEATURES • Create construction estimates • Add labor costs • Add materials and quantities • Add equipment and other expenses • Calculate project totals automatically • Organize estimates by project • Add customer and project information • Review detailed cost breakdowns • Create professional estimates for clients • Keep previous estimates organized • Quickly duplicate and update estimates • Designed for contractors and construction professionals BUILT FOR • General contractors • Construction companies • Builders • Remodelers • Handymen • Electricians • Plumbers • HVAC contractors • Painters • Roofers • Flooring contractors • Other field service professionals Estimate jobs faster, keep project costs organized, and spend less time calculating prices manually. Cost Estimate - Construction gives you a simple way to prepare estimates wherever you work — at the office, on the job site, or while meeting with a customer.

Screenshots

Billdu4 screens
Cost Estimate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cost Estimate at none against Billdu's 10. Billdu's advantage is chart position (#73 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads 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. Cost Estimate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Billdu versus Cost Estimate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBillduCost Estimate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings26K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBILLDU LTDSvitlana Kyrylova

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

Cost Estimate

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
None

Cost Estimate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Billdu free?
Billdu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cost Estimate free?
Cost Estimate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Billdu or Cost Estimate have ads?
Neither Billdu nor Cost Estimate shows ads.

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