# Joist vs Invoice Simple

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Invoice Simple at 123K against Joist's 14K. On price, rating, review sentiment 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 Invoice Simple sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 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 4.9 for Invoice Simple. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invoice Simple has 123K ratings behind it against 14K, 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 64% of Invoice Simple's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Joist | Invoice Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joist-estimate-invoice-maker/id592163563/reviews) | **[4.9 (123K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-simple-invoice-maker/id694831622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14K | **123K** |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | **63.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #14 | **#9** |
| Size | 193 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joist Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/512868153) | [Zenvoice Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/990870994) |

## 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 Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-simple-invoice-maker/id694831622)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Create and send professional invoices, estimates, and receipts quickly from your mobile device. This tool helps individuals and growing businesses manage billing, accept online payments, and stay organized. It offers customizable templates and easy client management.

**Highlights:** Create invoices, estimates, and receipts, Accept online payments, Customize invoice templates, Organize billing history, Send via email, text, or PDF, Track invoice status

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Mobile subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Side Business | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Business Sub | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $13.49 | per month |
| Plus Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Standard Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $21.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Professional-looking invoices
- 🚀 Quick and simple
- 👍 Saves time
- 👍 Convenient mobile access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔀 Inconsistent features across platforms
- 🔀 Confusing navigation
- 🔀 Limited customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices not sending properly
- App crashing or freezing
- Inability to recover deleted invoices
- Syncing issues between mobile and desktop

**Requested features**

- Add ability to rearrange line items
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Integrate with accounting software
- Add option to track expenses and profitability
- Allow multiple business profiles in one account


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Joist free?

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

### Is Invoice Simple free?

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

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

Invoice Simple is rated higher. Joist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Invoice Simple averages 4.9 from 123K ratings.

### Do Joist or Invoice Simple have ads?

Neither Joist nor Invoice Simple shows ads.

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

Joist ships an update every 2 weeks, and Invoice Simple every 2 weeks. Most recently, Joist was updated on November 3, 2026 and Invoice Simple on November 3, 2026.

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

Joist currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Invoice Simple at #9. 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.*