# Joist vs Tiny Invoice

The clearest difference is monetization model: Joist at freemium against Tiny Invoice's subscription. Joist also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#15 vs #101). Tiny Invoice's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 62%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Joist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Tiny Invoice sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.8 for Tiny Invoice. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Joist's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tiny Invoice's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Tiny Invoice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews) | **[4.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-invoice-invoice-maker/id679572722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **80.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #101 |
| Size | 191 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [TinyWork Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289515980) |

## What reviewers say

### Joist

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

**Currently charting:** #15 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


### Tiny Invoice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-invoice-invoice-maker/id679572722)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Create, send, and track professional invoices and estimates quickly. Customize templates, add company branding, and manage payments with smart accounting features. Keep your business finances organized and get paid faster.

**Highlights:** Customizable invoice templates, Add company logo and branding, Automatic calculation of totals, Track payment status, Record sales reports, Export invoices as PDF

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Plan - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Plan - 1 Business | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - 2 Businesses | $13.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - 2 Businesses | $13.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan - 1 Business | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Plan - 2 Businesses | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick invoicing
- 📈 Helpful reporting
- 📨 Convenient email/text options
- 🏢 Handles multiple businesses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔒 Account/data loss concerns
- 🤖 Unresponsive customer support
- 💰 Misleading pricing information
- 🔧 Buggy after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices disappearing after updates
- Inability to restore account/data
- Incorrect invoice totals and balances
- Address changes affecting past invoices
- Subscription renewal issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to cancel/void invoices
- Improve expense tracking and reporting
- Implement automatic payment reminders
- Allow more than one email recipient per invoice
- Add option to enter discounts and credits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Tiny Invoice free?

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

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

Tiny Invoice is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Tiny Invoice averages 4.8 from 10K ratings.

### Do Joist or Tiny Invoice have ads?

Tiny Invoice shows ads; Joist does not.

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

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tiny Invoice every 2 weeks. Most recently, Joist was updated on September 24, 2026 and Tiny Invoice on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Joist or Tiny Invoice?

Joist currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and Tiny Invoice at #101. 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.*