# Xactimate vs ContractorTools

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xactimate at none against ContractorTools's 7. Xactimate also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 1.8K). ContractorTools's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 50%) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ContractorTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Xactimate asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Xactimate against 4.7 for ContractorTools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.2K and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Xactimate's written reviews are positive against 82% of ContractorTools's.

Xactimate ships an update fortnightly, ContractorTools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xactimate | ContractorTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xactimate/id598636037/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **81.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#194** |
| Size | 380 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xactware Solutions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/424221977) | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) |

## What reviewers say

### Xactimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xactimate/id598636037)

Create comprehensive property damage estimates directly on your mobile device. This app integrates seamlessly with online and desktop versions, allowing professionals to build estimates from start to finish in the field.

**Highlights:** Build estimates on iOS device, Seamless cross-platform integration, Field estimating, Integrates with Xactware products, Online and desktop sync

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time saver
- 🚀 Efficient estimating
- 🚀 Useful mobile features
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for adjusters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🐛 Unreliable syncing
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Sketch mode problems
- Measurement inaccuracies
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Data loss when using the app

**Requested features**

- Add PDF export option
- Improve photo management
- Enhance sketching tools
- Integrate desktop and mobile versions
- Add keyboard shortcuts


### ContractorTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Streamline your contracting business with tools for creating estimates, invoices, and managing payments. Sync data seamlessly with QuickBooks Online and collaborate with your team across multiple devices. Focus on your work while this app handles the paperwork.

**Highlights:** Estimating, Invoicing, Payment tracking, QuickBooks Online sync, Multi-device sync, Offline functionality, Job templates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Craftsman Costbooks | $12.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Essentials Plan | $34.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $64.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great solution for estimating
- 👍 Easy to learn and operate
- 🚀 Convenient and professional
- 👍 Seamless access across devices
- 👍 Integrates with QuickBooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for small contractors
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Limited payment processor options
- 📄 Limited customization for invoice templates
- 🔒 Frequent layout/hierarchy changes

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting items from estimates causes issues with invoices
- Syncing problems leading to incorrect data
- App crashing and becoming unusable

**Requested features**

- Option to show labor and materials costs separately
- Ability to copy/paste entire sections in estimates
- Quarterly updates for cost books
- Stage manager support
- Basic company financial reports


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xactimate free?

Xactimate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Xactimate or ContractorTools?

ContractorTools is rated higher. Xactimate averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while ContractorTools averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Xactimate or ContractorTools have ads?

Neither Xactimate nor ContractorTools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Xactimate or ContractorTools?

Xactimate ships an update fortnightly, and ContractorTools every 5 weeks. Most recently, Xactimate was updated on September 24, 2026 and ContractorTools on September 22, 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.*