# Joist vs Invoxa

Joist and Invoxa both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Invoxa's written reviews are positive against 61% of Joist's. Joist's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 501) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). 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 Invoxa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invoxa holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joist has 14K ratings behind it against 501, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Joist's written reviews are positive against 89% of Invoxa's.

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Invoxa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Invoxa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews) | **[4.9 (501 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoxa-invoice-maker/id6449437040/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 501 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **88.7% 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 | **#16** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [Genio Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689067495) |

## 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


### Invoxa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoxa-invoice-maker/id6449437040)

This app helps businesses and freelancers create, customize, and send professional invoices. It allows for easy tracking of payments, generation of financial reports, and secure local data storage. Streamline your billing process and gain insights into your business finances.

**Highlights:** Customizable invoice templates, Send, print, and export invoices, Payment status tracking, Financial reports and charts, Secure local data storage, Invoice customization

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Access | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient invoicing
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Helpful features (e.g. auto-tax, payment tracking)
- 🧠 Smart automation (e.g. invoice numbering, templates)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Data loss/account issues
- 🔒 Difficulty accessing data without payment
- ⚠️ Poor customer support
- 🤔 Unexpected changes (e.g. deleted invoices, features removed)

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being deleted or deactivated
- Invoices and data disappearing or becoming inaccessible

**Requested features**

- Restore deleted/lost data access
- Improve customer communication and transparency
- Provide free access to historical data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Invoxa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joist or Invoxa?

Invoxa is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Invoxa averages 4.9 from 501 ratings.

### Do Joist or Invoxa have ads?

Neither Joist nor Invoxa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Joist or Invoxa?

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoxa weekly. Most recently, Joist was updated on October 26, 2026 and Invoxa on October 25, 2026.

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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.*