# Plumber Invoices & Estimates vs ContractorTools

The clearest difference is price: ContractorTools at Free against Plumber Invoices & Estimates's $7.99. ContractorTools also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 12). Plumber Invoices & Estimates's advantage is chart position (#58 vs #198) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ContractorTools is free to download; Plumber Invoices & Estimates costs $7.99 up front. Plumber Invoices & Estimates sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and ContractorTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ContractorTools holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ContractorTools has 1.8K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Plumber Invoices & Estimates's written reviews are positive against 81% of ContractorTools's.

Plumber Invoices & Estimates ships an update every 3 months, ContractorTools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plumber Invoices & Estimates | ContractorTools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumber-invoices-and-estimates/id632680370/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | #198 |
| Size | 132 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JZ Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/390988405) | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) |

## What reviewers say

### Plumber Invoices & Estimates

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumber-invoices-and-estimates/id632680370)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

This app helps plumbing professionals manage their business by creating estimates and invoices, scheduling appointments, and tracking client information. It offers financial analysis, inventory control, and document customization for a streamlined workflow. All data is stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Create estimates and invoices, Client-focused scheduling, Contact management, Inventory control, Profit & loss analysis, Signature capture, Document customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Messages & Reminders | $3.99 | one-time |
| Scheduler | $3.99 | one-time |
| Estimates Bids & Quotes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cloud Sync | $6.99 | one-time |
| Profits Expenses & PDF Reports | $6.99 | one-time |
| All Productivity In-Apps | $9.99 | one-time |
| Craftsman Cost Books - NPH | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mac User Full License | $19.99 | one-time |


### ContractorTools

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

**Currently charting:** #198 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 Plumber Invoices & Estimates free?

Plumber Invoices & Estimates costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plumber Invoices & Estimates or ContractorTools?

ContractorTools is rated higher. Plumber Invoices & Estimates averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while ContractorTools averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Plumber Invoices & Estimates or ContractorTools have ads?

Neither Plumber Invoices & Estimates nor ContractorTools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plumber Invoices & Estimates or ContractorTools?

Plumber Invoices & Estimates ships an update every 3 months, and ContractorTools every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plumber Invoices & Estimates was updated on November 10, 2026 and ContractorTools on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Plumber Invoices & Estimates or ContractorTools?

Plumber Invoices & Estimates currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and ContractorTools at #198. 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.*