# Joist vs Simple Invoice Maker

Joist and Simple Invoice Maker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Simple Invoice Maker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Joist's. Joist's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 11) and chart position (#15 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 Simple Invoice Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 Simple Invoice Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joist has 14K ratings behind it against 11, 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 Simple Invoice Maker's.

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Invoice Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Simple Invoice Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-invoice-maker-invo/id6478788721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [Hypex Mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773535682) |

## 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


### Simple Invoice Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-invoice-maker-invo/id6478788721)

Create professional invoices, estimates, and receipts quickly and easily. Customize your documents with your logo and brand colors, and share them instantly via email or messaging apps. This app simplifies billing for businesses and freelancers worldwide.

**Highlights:** Fast invoice creation, Add logo and signature, Share via WhatsApp and email, Customizable colors, Global compliance, Secure data encryption

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Simple Invoice Maker free?

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

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

Simple Invoice Maker is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Simple Invoice Maker averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do Joist or Simple Invoice Maker have ads?

Neither Joist nor Simple Invoice Maker shows ads.

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

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Invoice Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Joist was updated on September 25, 2026 and Simple Invoice Maker on June 9, 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.*