# Joist vs Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker

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.

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.

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.

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews)** | [4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-creatorreceipt-maker/id6469764453/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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 Creator・Receipt Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-creatorreceipt-maker/id6469764453)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and Invoice Creator・Receipt Maker on September 21, 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.*