# Joist vs Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator

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 (#16 vs #124). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews)** | [4.6 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-makerestimate-creator/id6479451684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 360 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #124 |
| Size | 191 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [AN Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896592176) |

## What reviewers say

### Joist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563)

**Currently charting:** #16 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 Maker,Estimate Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-makerestimate-creator/id6479451684)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| templates | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| templates | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Save time and reduce stress | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Save time and reduce stress | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Manage your finances | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Save time and reduce stress | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| premium | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| Simplify your billing process | $19.99 | per month |
| Manage your finances | $34.99 | per year |
| Save time and reduce stress | $59.99 | per year |
| Manage your finances | $59.99 | per year |
| premium | $79.99 | per year |
| templates | $4.99 | one-time |
| templates | $7.99 | one-time |
| templates | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 #16 in the App Store charts, and Invoice Maker,Estimate Creator at #124. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*