Comparison

Joist vs Estimate & Invoice

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 tools for creating professional estimates and invoices, managing jobs, and accepting secure payments. Keep all client and job details organized in one place, accessible from any device.

Highlights
  • Create professional estimates and invoices
  • Manage jobs and client information
  • Schedule work and track workload
  • Accept credit card and PayPal payments
  • Customize with company logo
  • Convert estimates to invoices
  • Export data to accounting programs
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

Estimate & Invoice

Streamline your business billing with this app. Easily create, manage, and send professional estimates and invoices. Track payments and customize documents for a polished look.

Highlights
  • Quick estimate and invoice creation
  • Professional, customizable templates
  • Convert estimates to invoices
  • Invoice status tracking
  • Client and item management
  • PDF and image export
  • Multiple currency support
Features
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Looking for a simple way to create professional estimates and invoices? Estimate & Invoice Maker is the perfect tool for freelancers, small business owners, and contractors who want to streamline their billing process. Whether you're on the go or in the office, our app makes it easy to generate, manage, and send estimates and invoices in just a few taps. With Estimate & Invoice Maker, you can handle all your billing needs in one place. Easily create professional estimates, convert them into invoices, and track payment statuses—all in a beautifully designed interface that saves you time and keeps your business organized. Key Features: - Quick Estimate & Invoice Creation: Generate estimates and invoices in minutes with easy-to-use templates. - Professional Templates: Choose from a variety of templates to make your estimates and invoices stand out. - Convert Estimates to Invoices: Turn estimates into invoices with a single tap. - Invoice Status Tracking: Stay on top of your payments by tracking invoice statuses. - Customizable Invoices: Add your company logo, terms, and other important details to personalize your invoices. - Client & Item Management: Easily manage your clients and products with built-in tools. - Multiple Currencies & Formats: Support for different currencies, date, and number formats for global use. - PDF & Image Export: Export estimates and invoices to PDF or images, and send them via email instantly. - Real-Time Preview: See your estimates and invoices before sending them. Invoice Anywhere: Create and manage your invoices and estimates from anywhere, anytime. How to Use: - Tap on ‘Create Estimate’ or ‘Create Invoice’ - Fill in your details - Save and send your estimate or invoice to clients Whether you're a freelancer needing to bill clients or a contractor sending estimates, Estimate & Invoice Maker simplifies the entire process. From quick estimates to detailed invoices, this app has everything you need to manage your business billing. Why Choose Estimate & Invoice Maker? - All-in-One Solution: Manage estimates, invoices, and payments in one app. - User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive design for easy navigation. - Professional Results: Create professional documents that impress your clients. Download Estimate & Invoice Maker today and take control of your billing process effortlessly! If our app helps your business, don't forget to leave a 5-star review. Connect / Support: Have questions, suggestions, or need assistance? We're here to help! Contact us through the support URL provided in the app description or email us at support@quotationmaker.app. Your feedback is invaluable to us and helps us improve the app for you. Terms of Use: For information regarding our terms of use, please visit https://praxinfo.com/terms-of-use.

Screenshots

Joist4 screens
Estimate & Invoice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Estimate & Invoice at 100% against Joist's 61%. Estimate & Invoice also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Joist's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (14K vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Estimate & Invoice sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $13.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Estimate & Invoice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joist has 14K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Estimate & Invoice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Estimate & Invoice weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Joist versus Estimate & Invoice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoistEstimate & Invoice
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoist Software Inc.Umang Kathiyara

Customer experience

Joist

All ratings14,480 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews463 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative31.3%

Estimate & Invoice

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 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

Estimate & Invoice

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
10 purchases

Estimate & Invoice

Subscriptions1
  • Invoice & Quotation Yearly$13.991 Year
One-time9
  • Receipt Yearly -Onetime$10.99
  • Proforma Invoice Yearly -One$10.99
  • Invoice Yearly Plan -Onetime$10.99
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  • Delivery Note Yearly -Onetime$10.99
  • PRO Yearly Plan -Onetime$13.99
  • Platinum Yearly Plan -Onetime$17.99
  • Image Plan Yearly -Onetime$29.99
  • Premium Template - Lifetime$34.99
  • Multi-User Yearly -Onetime$82.99

Questions

Is Joist free?
Joist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Estimate & Invoice free?
Estimate & Invoice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Joist or Estimate & Invoice?
Estimate & Invoice is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Estimate & Invoice averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Joist or Estimate & Invoice have ads?
Estimate & Invoice shows ads; Joist does not.
Which is updated more often, Joist or Estimate & Invoice?
Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Estimate & Invoice weekly. Most recently, Joist was updated on November 7, 2026 and Estimate & Invoice on November 5, 2026.

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