# Joist vs Site Plans

The clearest difference is update cadence: Joist at every 2 weeks against Site Plans's monthly. Joist also leads on chart position (#16 vs unranked). Site Plans's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Site Plans sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Site Plans monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Site Plans |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [Thomas Coomer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006451481) |

## What reviewers say

### Joist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Streamline your contracting business with this app. Create professional estimates and invoices quickly, accept payments, and manage client information all from your mobile device. Save time and win more jobs with organized project management.

**Highlights:** Create professional estimates and invoices, Accept credit card and PayPal payments, Manage client information, Convert estimates to invoices, Attach photos and contracts, Export to accounting software

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quickbooks Sync Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Joist Basics Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Joist Pro Monthly | $16.99 | per month |
| Joist Elite Monthly | $31.99 | per month |
| Quickbooks Sync Annual | $90.99 | per year |
| Joist Run Monthly | $99.99 | per month |
| Joist Basics Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Joist Pro Annual | $169.99 | per year |
| Joist Elite Annual | $319.99 | per year |
| Joist Run Annual | $999.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Professional-looking invoices
- 🚀 Convenient for small businesses
- 🚀 Helpful for organizing estimates and invoices
- 🚀 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Security and payment processing issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Locking users out of their data
- 🤯 Removing previously free features

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing when removing photos
- Estimates and invoices not being delivered
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Issues with payment processing and funds being held

**Requested features**

- Offline mode
- Ability to customize invoices and estimates
- More payment options
- Integration with accounting software
- Better organization and search for past invoices


### Site Plans

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/site-plans/id1201976597)

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tier 1 | $4.99 | per month |
| Storage Tier 1 | $9.99 | per month |
| Tier 2 | $12.99 | per month |
| Tier 3 | $24.99 | per month |
| Files Tier 2 | $49.99 | per month |
| Filest Tier 3 | $119.99 | per month |
| Tier 1 (365 Days) | $48.99 | one-time |
| Garage | $48.99 | one-time |
| Container | $149.99 | one-time |
| Warehouse | $899.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Site Plans free?

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

### Do Joist or Site Plans have ads?

Neither Joist nor Site Plans shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Joist or Site Plans?

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Site Plans monthly. Most recently, Joist was updated on October 29, 2026 and Site Plans on October 12, 2026.

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