# Joist vs Invoice Maker Receipt Creator

Joist and Invoice Maker Receipt Creator both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Invoice Maker Receipt Creator's written reviews are positive against 61% of Joist's. Joist's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 6) and chart position (#14 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 Invoice Maker Receipt Creator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Invoice Maker Receipt Creator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Joist has 14K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Joist's written reviews are positive against 100% of Invoice Maker Receipt Creator's.

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Invoice Maker Receipt Creator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Invoice Maker Receipt Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-receipt-creator/id6737920014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### Joist

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

**Currently charting:** #14 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 Receipt Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-receipt-creator/id6737920014)

Generate professional invoices and receipts with custom branding and PDF export. Track due dates and gain financial insights to manage your business finances effectively. Designed for freelancers and small business owners.

**Highlights:** Professional invoice creation, Custom branding with logo, PDF export and sharing, Due date tracking, Financial insights and statistics, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Invoice Maker Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Invoice Maker Receipt Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Joist or Invoice Maker Receipt Creator?

Invoice Maker Receipt Creator is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Invoice Maker Receipt Creator averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Joist or Invoice Maker Receipt Creator have ads?

Neither Joist nor Invoice Maker Receipt Creator shows ads.

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

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoice Maker Receipt Creator weekly. Most recently, Joist was updated on October 28, 2026 and Invoice Maker Receipt Creator on October 25, 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.*