# Billdu vs Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Billdu at 26K against Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay's 162. Billdu also leads on chart position (#65 vs unranked). Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Billdu sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay sells 2 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 4.7 for Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Billdu has 26K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Billdu's written reviews are positive against 91% of Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay's.

Billdu ships an update every 2 weeks, Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Billdu | Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billdu-invoice-estimate-maker/id527885754/reviews)** | [4.7 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/estimate-maker-contractor-pay/id714547884/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26K** | 162 |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 205 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BILLDU LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/501173313) | [B TO J PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/569308231) |

## What reviewers say

### Billdu

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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


### Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/estimate-maker-contractor-pay/id714547884)

This app helps freelancers, contractors, and small businesses create professional estimates, invoices, and quotes quickly. It offers features like PDF export, custom branding, and offline mode to streamline the billing process and get paid faster.

**Highlights:** Instant estimate creation, Convert estimates to invoices, PDF export and email, Custom branding with logo, Pre-built templates, Auto-calculates taxes and totals, Customer and item management, Offline mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💼 Professional-looking invoices
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 💰 Affordable/free option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔒 Concerns about data security
- ⚠️ Unreliable sync/saving of estimates

**Reported bugs**

- Estimates/invoices disappearing or not saving properly
- Freezing or crashing when trying to access invoices
- Glitches with sending estimates/invoices via email or text

**Requested features**

- Integrated spelling/grammar check
- Automatic sales tax calculator
- More customization options for invoices
- Improved sync and data backup functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Billdu free?

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

### Is Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay free?

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Billdu or Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay?

Billdu is rated higher. Billdu averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay averages 4.7 from 162 ratings.

### Do Billdu or Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay have ads?

Neither Billdu nor Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Billdu or Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay?

Billdu ships an update every 2 weeks, and Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay weekly. Most recently, Billdu was updated on September 26, 2026 and Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay on September 26, 2026.

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