Comparison

Joist vs Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Joist

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
Currently charting
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Win more jobs and get paid faster with Joist — the ultimate estimate, invoice & job management tool for contractors. Manage your business entirely from your iPhone or iPad. Create professional quotes in seconds, schedule work, accept secure payments, and stay ahead of the competition with the industry's most trusted tool for builders. Whether you are estimating on-site, scheduling upcoming work, or sending professional bills from the office, Joist saves time, keeps you organized, and helps you stay on top of your workday. Note: Payments functionality is currently available in the US & Canada. ——— WHY CONTRACTORS LOVE JOIST • SAVES TIME – Complete administrative work at the jobsite or on-the-go. Stop spending evenings catching up on paperwork, paper notes & digital receipts. • STAY ORGANIZED – Keep every job organized in one place. Connect customer details, estimates, invoices, notes, and schedules so you always know where work stands without digging through texts or spreadsheets. • PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE – See upcoming work in a simple calendar view, avoid scheduling conflicts, and always know what’s coming next. • WIN MORE JOBS – Send your client an estimate before you leave. Be the first to create an estimate & give them the opportunity to say YES on the spot. • SPEED UP ESTIMATING & INVOICING – Build estimates & invoices quicker by selecting from your list of commonly used materials + labor rates. • ACCEPT PAYMENTS – Accept Credit Card & PayPal payments directly through Joist. No more driving around to pick up checks. • EASILY MANAGE CLIENTS – Create, organize & store valuable info to access your clients' data anytime, on the go. • LOOK PROFESSIONAL – Show clients you are the contractor they should trust with customized estimates & invoices. ——— KEY FEATURES • Create & organize jobs, keeping notes, photos, estimates & invoices connected • Schedule visits for every job & track workload in a simple calendar view • Customize estimates & invoices with company info & logo • Attach a client contract & collect a signature on the spot • Accept Credit Card & PayPal payments directly through the app • Build a list of commonly used items, services & materials • Attach photos to your estimates & invoices • Preview, print, or email estimates & invoices on the spot • Create personal messages & digital receipts for your clients • Convert estimates into invoices ASAP • Keep track of customer payments & bills • Export data into your accounting program to reduce costs • Access all your info from any device or the web — Joist is cloud-based. ——— USE CASES & VERSATILITY • On-Site Estimates: Walk through a job & create a quote before leaving the property. • Smart Scheduling: Plan your workday, set up job site visits, and stay on top of active work. • Job Organization: Keep estimates, invoices, client notes & photos grouped neatly under each job. • Instant Invoicing: Convert approved quotes into professional bills & send instantly. • Mobile Payments: Accept payments immediately upon job completion. • Project Tracking: Use the estimator for accurate material & labor margins. ——— WHO USES JOIST General contractors, handymen, electricians, plumbers, builders, landscapers, roofers, painters, HVAC, flooring, remodeling, construction & more! ——— WHAT OTHER CONTRACTORS ARE SAYING "Now I can do quotes on the fly! I don't have to walk through the job & write everything down; it's all programmed into my iPad right from material cost to cost per square foot! This app is so awesome." ——— JOIST SUBSCRIPTIONS You can subscribe to Joist Pro or Joist Elite (Monthly/Annual). Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off 24 hrs prior to the end of the current period. Manage settings in App Store or iTunes. ——— Joist is FREE to Download & FREE to try! Available on iPhone, iPad & desktop. Get support FAST: hello@joist.com | www.joist.com | In-app live chat Terms: https://www.joist.com/terms/ Privacy: https://www.joist.com/privacy-policy/

About

Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker

Easily generate professional invoices, estimates, and receipts with customizable templates. Automate calculations, support multiple currencies, and securely back up your data. Ideal for freelancers and businesses transitioning to digital invoicing.

Highlights
  • Effortless invoice creation
  • Customizable templates
  • Automated calculations
  • Multi-currency support
  • PDF generation and sharing
  • Cloud backup
  • E-signature
Features
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Invoice Creator - Receipt Maker is a fast, easy-to-use invoicing solution that lets you create invoices, estimates, and receipts. We have designed this Invoice Creator - Receipt Maker for freelancers, professionals in businesses, shopkeepers, e-commerce stores, contractors, and all users who want to switch to a digital invoicing system. Key Features of Invoice Creator- Receipt Maker Effortless Invoice Creation: To create invoices and estimates, just enter your client's details, add line items, and let the app handle the calculations. Customizable Templates: Choose from professionally designed templates that can be customized to match your branding and style. Automated Calculation: No more manual calculations! The app automatically calculates totals, taxes, and discounts, making invoicing an easy task. Multi-Currency Support: Ideal for international businesses, our invoice maker supports multiple currencies, ensuring you can bill clients in their respective currencies. PDF Generation: Generate professional PDF invoices and estimates, which you can instantly share with your clients. Cloud Backup: Sync your data across multiple devices and back up your invoices and estimates to your Gmail account for added security. Payment Options: Include payment options like PayPal, COD, or bank transfer details, making it easier for clients to settle their bills. You can also mark invoices as paid/unpaid/overdue. Invoice History: Keep a record of all your past invoices and estimates, making it simple to reference and track your financial history in this receipt app. E-Signature & Terms: Now, you can sign your digital invoices with your fingertip with our e-sign feature. You can also add terms and conditions for the invoice to make it more credible for clients. How to Use Our Invoice Creator- Receipt Maker App? This app is very easy to use, and even a new user can learn how to create and share invoices in no time. - Click on the “Create Invoice”/ “Create Estimate” button from the quick actions - Add invoicing details on the form on your screen. You can assign invoice numbers, billing details, total amount, discounts and taxes, shipping cost, payment method, due date, etc. - Select the invoice template that intrigues you the most and preview your invoice on your mobile. - Save the invoice in your desired format and send it to your client. Why Choose Our Invoice Creator- Receipt Maker? Saves Time: Get rid of manual calculations and template designing. Create invoices, estimates, and receipts in minutes using pre-designed invoice templates. Professional Look: Impress your clients with sleek, branded, and professional invoices and estimates. Improved Organization: Keep all your financial records in one place to make it easier to manage your business finances. Global Reach: With multi-currency support, you can bill clients from all around the world. Use anywhere, anytime: You can access our invoicing and estimating app from your mobile device whenever you want. Premium: What do we offer in Premium: · Unlimited invoices · Unlimited Estimates · Unlimited Businesses · Unlimited Clients · Customer Support · No Ads Thank you for choosing Invoice Creator - Receipt Maker. Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/invoicecreatorios/privacy Terms: https://zipoapps.com/invoicecreatorios/terms

Screenshots

Joist4 screens
Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Joist and Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Joist's. Joist's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14K vs 10). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Joist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Joist against 4.6 for Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joist has 14K ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Joist versus Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoistInvoice Creator・Receipt Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB137 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJoist Software Inc.ZipoApps

Customer experience

Joist

All ratings14,117 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews454 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative30.8%

Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Joist

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Joist

Subscriptions10
  • Quickbooks Sync Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Joist Basics Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Joist Pro Monthly$16.991 Month
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  • Joist Elite Monthly$31.991 Month
  • Quickbooks Sync Annual$90.991 Year
  • Joist Run Monthly$99.991 Month
  • Joist Basics Annual$99.991 Year
  • Joist Pro Annual$169.991 Year
  • Joist Elite Annual$319.991 Year
  • Joist Run Annual$999.991 Year
11 purchases

Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker

Subscriptions11
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan$6.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
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  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited Access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Joist free?
Joist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker free?
Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Joist or Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker?
Joist is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Joist or Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker have ads?
Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker shows ads; Joist does not.
Which is updated more often, Joist or Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker?
Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker fortnightly. Most recently, Joist was updated on September 24, 2026 and Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker on September 21, 2026.

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