# Joist vs Invoice Maker・Billing App

The clearest difference is chart position: Joist at #16 against Invoice Maker・Billing App's #99. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Invoice Maker・Billing App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 — 4.7 for Joist against 4.8 for Invoice Maker・Billing App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Joist's written reviews are positive against 56% of Invoice Maker・Billing App's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Invoice Maker・Billing App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-makerbilling-app/id1447239633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 7.2K |
| Positive reviews | **62.0% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #99 |
| Size | 191 MB | 301 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [Saldo Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277532073) |

## 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


### Invoice Maker・Billing App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-makerbilling-app/id1447239633)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Create and share professional invoices and estimates quickly from any device. Save time on paperwork, stay organized, and get paid faster with customizable branding and payment options. Focus on your business while this app handles your billing.

**Highlights:** Create invoices and estimates quickly, Convert estimates to invoices, Save product/service details, Calculate taxes and discounts, Add payment methods, Customizable branding, Add signatures and photos

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Saldo Apps Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Saldo Apps Premium | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Saldo Apps Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Invoice Maker PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Invoice Maker PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Saldo Apps Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly layout
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 📝 Professional-looking invoices
- 💰 Convenient payment options
- 📊 Helpful reporting and tracking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔄 Issues with syncing and data loss
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🕰️ Slow response times
- 🔒 Security and login problems

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices not sending properly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Data loss after app updates or device changes
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Invoices showing as drafts unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add late fee feature
- Improve invoice customization options
- Integrate with inventory management systems
- Provide better customer support channels
- Offer a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Invoice Maker・Billing App free?

Invoice Maker・Billing App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Joist or Invoice Maker・Billing App?

Invoice Maker・Billing App is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Invoice Maker・Billing App averages 4.8 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do Joist or Invoice Maker・Billing App have ads?

Neither Joist nor Invoice Maker・Billing App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Joist or Invoice Maker・Billing App?

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoice Maker・Billing App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Joist was updated on September 25, 2026 and Invoice Maker・Billing App on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Joist or Invoice Maker・Billing App?

Joist currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and Invoice Maker・Billing App at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*