# Joist vs Jane

The clearest difference is rating: Joist at 4.7 against Jane's 4.0. Joist also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 4) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). Jane's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Jane sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Joist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. 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 complicate that: 62% of Joist's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jane's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Jane fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Jane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jane/id6504597763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [HeyJane Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829861198) |

## What reviewers say

### Joist

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

**Currently charting:** #13 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


### Jane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jane/id6504597763)

This AI assistant handles missed and declined calls for sole traders, qualifying leads, scheduling appointments, and ensuring no job opportunities are lost. It operates 24/7, uses your existing phone number, and is trained to represent your business accurately.

**Highlights:** AI-powered call answering, Lead qualification and categorization, Appointment scheduling, 24/7 availability, Uses existing phone number, Business-specific training

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $34.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Jane free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joist or Jane?

Joist is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Jane averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Joist or Jane have ads?

Neither Joist nor Jane shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Joist or Jane?

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jane fortnightly. Most recently, Joist was updated on October 21, 2026 and Jane on October 7, 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.*