# Joist vs Invoice Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Invoice Maker at 100% against Joist's 62%. Invoice Maker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Joist's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 1) and chart position (#13 vs unranked). 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 Invoice Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invoice Maker 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Joist's written reviews are positive against 100% of Invoice Maker's.

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, Invoice Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Invoice Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-mapleflow/id6746779549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 192 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [Temitope Ajiboye](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766160219) |

## 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


### Invoice Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-mapleflow/id6746779549)

Streamline your invoicing process with professional templates and automated reminders. Quickly create estimates that convert to invoices, manage payments efficiently, and maintain data privacy with on-device storage. Ideal for freelancers and small businesses.

**Highlights:** 60-second invoice workflow, Pro-looking PDF templates, One-tap estimate to invoice conversion, Smart payment reminders, Multi-currency and tax support, On-device privacy, Free tier with unlimited invoices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Invoice Maker free?

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

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

Invoice Maker is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Invoice Maker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Joist or Invoice Maker have ads?

Neither Joist nor Invoice Maker shows ads.

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

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoice Maker weekly. Most recently, Joist was updated on October 19, 2026 and Invoice Maker on October 15, 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.*