Comparison

Joist vs Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator

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 Maker,Estimate Creator

Easily create, send, and manage professional invoices and receipts. Track payments, organize your history, and simplify financial management for freelancers and small businesses.

Highlights
  • Create professional invoices
  • Send invoices and receipts
  • Download as PDF
  • Track payments
  • Organize invoice history
Features
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Simple and Smart Invoice Management The ultimate tool for creating, sending, and storing invoices and receipts — all in one place. Whether you're a freelancer, small business owner, or self-employed professional, managing your finances has never been easier. Key features: - Create and customize professional invoices in minutes - Download invoices and payment receipts as PDF files - Track payments, mark invoices as paid, and stay on top of what’s due - Access and organize your full invoice history with ease Say goodbye to cluttered spreadsheets and scattered paperwork — everything you need is clear, simple, and always at your fingertips. Professional invoicing, organized and effortless. Subscription Information: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of renewal will be identified. - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal after purchase by going to your App Store account settings. - Subscriptions can be canceled at any time in your Apple ID settings. All prices include applicable local sales taxes. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - After a 3-day free trial period, if offered, the subscription will automatically renew unless canceled before the end of the trial. Privacy Policy: https://anlappsgroup.com/privacy-policy/index.html Terms of Use: https://anlappsgroup.com/terms-of-service/index.html

Screenshots

Joist4 screens
Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Joist at 14K against Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator's 360. Joist also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and chart position (#15 vs #139). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 Maker,Estimate Creator sells 16 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 Maker,Estimate Creator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joist has 14K ratings behind it against 360, 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 69% of Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Joist versus Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJoistInvoice Maker,Estimate Creator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14K ratings) — better4.6 (360 ratings)
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews69.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14K — better360
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#15 — better#139
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size191 MB78 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJoist Software Inc.AN Labs

Customer experience

Joist

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

Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator

All ratings360 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.9%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%

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 Maker,Estimate Creator

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
16 purchases

Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator

Subscriptions13
  • templates$0.997 Days
  • templates$4.997 Days
  • Save time and reduce stress$4.997 Days
Show 10 more
  • Save time and reduce stress3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Manage your finances$5.997 Days
  • Save time and reduce stress3 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • premium3 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • premium3 Days trial$17.997 Days
  • Simplify your billing process$19.991 Month
  • Manage your finances$34.991 Year
  • Save time and reduce stress3 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Manage your finances$59.991 Year
  • premium$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • templates$4.99
  • templates$7.99
  • templates$9.99

Questions

Is Joist free?
Joist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator free?
Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Joist or Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator?
Joist is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator averages 4.6 from 360 ratings.
Do Joist or Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator have ads?
Neither Joist nor Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Joist or Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator?
Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator monthly. Most recently, Joist was updated on September 25, 2026 and Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, Joist or Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator?
Joist currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator at #139. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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