# Joist vs Invoice Generator & Maker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Joist at every 2 weeks against Invoice Generator & Maker's every 6 months. Joist also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 15) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Invoice Generator & Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 Generator & Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joist has 14K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Invoice Generator & Maker every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Invoice Generator & Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews) | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-generator-and-maker/id6469569068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [Davin App LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516282454) |

## 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 Generator & Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-generator-and-maker/id6469569068)

Quickly create professional, secure, and organized invoices and estimates with a user-friendly interface. Streamline your billing process efficiently. Offers premium upgrades for enhanced features.

**Highlights:** Swift invoice generation, Secure and organized billing, User-friendly interface, Create estimates, Premium upgrades available

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Invoice Generator Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoice Yearly | $19.49 | per year |
| Invoice Generator Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Invoice Generator & Maker free?

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

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

Invoice Generator & Maker is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Invoice Generator & Maker averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.

### Do Joist or Invoice Generator & Maker have ads?

Neither Joist nor Invoice Generator & Maker shows ads.

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

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoice Generator & Maker every 6 months. Most recently, Joist was updated on November 1, 2026 and Invoice Generator & Maker on October 24, 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.*