# Joist vs Invoice Maker

Joist and Invoice Maker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Invoice Maker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Joist's. Invoice Maker also leads on ratings volume (105K vs 14K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invoice Maker has 105K ratings behind it against 14K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Joist's written reviews are positive against 86% of Invoice Maker's.

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Invoice Maker weekly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Invoice Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews) | **[4.8 (105K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-invoice-fly/id1606911248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **105K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #15 | **#6** |
| Size | 191 MB | 245 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [Labhouse Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568110847) |

## What reviewers say

### Joist

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

**Currently charting:** #15 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-invoice-fly/id1606911248)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Business, #35 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Create and send professional invoices and estimates quickly from your phone. Organize your finances with easy tracking and notifications when clients open your bills. Customize invoices with details like taxes, discounts, and signatures.

**Highlights:** Create invoices in under a minute, Generate invoices from estimates, Customize invoice templates, Add discounts, taxes, and signatures, Track invoice status and client opens, Sync across devices, Generate income reports

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Invoice Fly Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice Fly Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice Fly Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice Fly Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice Fly Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice Fly Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice PRO Premium (Trial) | $12.99 | per month |
| Invoice Fly Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Invoicing | $17.99 | per month |
| Invoice Fly Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Invoice Fly Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Invoice Fly Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Invoice Fly Premium | $29.99 | per month |
| Invoice Fly Premium | $98.99 | per year |
| Invoice Fly Premium | $98.99 | per year |
| Invoice Fly Premium | $98.99 | per year |
| Invoice Fly Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Invoice Fly Yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Invoicing | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient invoicing
- 💡 Professional templates
- 🔒 Secure payments
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to recover account
- 🔍 Limited customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with invoice conversion
- Inability to view past invoices
- Inconsistent PDF generation

**Requested features**

- Ability to convert estimates to invoices
- Option to save invoices as PDFs
- Integrate with more payment processors
- Improved reporting and analytics


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Invoice Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joist or Invoice Maker?

Invoice Maker is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Invoice Maker averages 4.8 from 105K ratings.

### Do Joist or Invoice Maker have ads?

Neither Joist nor Invoice Maker shows ads.

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

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoice Maker weekly. Most recently, Joist was updated on September 27, 2026 and Invoice Maker on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Joist or Invoice Maker?

Joist currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Invoice Maker at #6. 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.*