Comparison

TrimList Pro vs SimplyWise

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TrimList Pro

This app streamlines trim carpentry workflows, from precise measurements and board calculations to efficient cutting sequences and installation tracking. It aims to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and boost profits for carpentry businesses.

Highlights
  • Precision measurement automation
  • Board list generation
  • Efficient cut workflow
  • Installation tracking
  • Inventory system
  • To-scale cut visualization
Features
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TrimList Pro is an app that helps you optimize the work of your trim carpentry business—from measurement to installation. TrimList Pro exists to help you improve efficiency, reduce waste, and boost profits for your carpentry business. That way, you can focus on your craft to deliver at the highest standards for your clients. * Precision Measurement Automation—The app helps carpenters take accurate measurements and precisely calculates the boards needed. * Board List Generation—Automatically generates a list of boards and trim pieces that need to be cut and provides an inventory system to help to streamline the workflow. * Efficient Cut Workflow—Sort and filter the list of boards to cut them in the most efficient sequence, minimizing saw adjustments. The cuts for each board are visualized to-scale. * Installation Tracking—Allows for real-time tracking of project status, including what has been cut, installed and what is pending, thus enhancing team communication and project management.

About

SimplyWise

This app uses AI to transform job site photos into detailed construction estimates, including material and labor costs. It generates professional bids, suggests upsells, and helps manage projects from start to finish, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo-to-estimate
  • Before & after visualization
  • 3D room scanning
  • Professional bid creation
  • Smart upsell suggestions
  • Invoicing and work order management
Features
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SimplyWise Cost Estimator is a mobile construction estimating app that turns job site photos into detailed, professional estimates in seconds. Powered by AI, it breaks down every project into material and labor costs, generates polished bids you can send on the spot, and even suggests upsells to increase your revenue. Trusted by 10,000+ contractors with a 4.8-star rating. Stop guessing on project costs. Whether you need a construction estimate for a kitchen renovation, a roofing job, or a full home remodel, SimplyWise is the fastest way to create accurate contractor estimates and send them to clients right from the job site. KEY FEATURES • AI-Powered Estimates — Snap a photo and get a detailed cost breakdown with materials and labor in seconds • Before & After Visualization — Show clients exactly what their renovation will look like with AI-generated renderings • 3D Room Scanning — Use your phone's LIDAR to capture accurate room measurements • Professional Bid Creation — Generate and send polished, branded estimates as PDF • Smart Upsell Suggestions — AI recommends upgrades and add-ons to increase your job value and profit margins • Built-In Markups — Automatically apply your profit margins and overhead to every estimate • Invoicing — Bill clients directly from the app once the job is done • Work Order Management — Track every project from estimate to completion • Project Organization — Keep estimates organized by room, job type, or client in custom folders WHO IS SIMPLYWISE COST ESTIMATOR BEST FOR? SimplyWise is the best construction estimating app for professionals who need fast, accurate estimates without complex enterprise software: • General Contractors managing renovation and building projects • Roofers and Siding Contractors pricing jobs on-site • Remodeling Contractors estimating kitchen, bath, and home renovation work • Painters and Flooring Specialists creating material and labor breakdowns • Plumbers quoting residential and commercial jobs • Small Construction Business Owners who want professional bids without the overhead WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE SIMPLYWISE Unlike spreadsheets or desktop construction estimating software that takes weeks to learn, SimplyWise lets you create professional estimates in minutes right from your phone: • Photo to Estimate: No manual data entry. Point, shoot, get your cost estimate • Win More Jobs: Before/after visualizations help clients say yes faster • Increase Revenue: AI-powered upsell suggestions find add-on opportunities you might miss • Work From Anywhere: Create and send estimates from the job site, no office required • Save Hours Every Week: Automate the estimating process so you can focus on the work that pays WHAT YOU CAN ESTIMATE SimplyWise handles cost estimation for all types of construction and renovation projects: • Kitchen and bathroom renovations • Roofing and siding • Interior and exterior painting • Flooring installation and repair • Plumbing work • Fencing and decking • General home remodeling and renovation • New construction and building projects • Demolition and cleanup WHAT CONTRACTORS ARE SAYING "SimplyWise has transformed the way I manage my construction projects. It's even helped me improve my profit margins by automating markups. I love how easy it is to generate professional bids — honestly, I couldn't run my business without it." — Jennifer M., General Contractor "As a small business owner, SimplyWise has been a lifesaver! I can instantly generate estimates and bids on-site and send them to clients in minutes. It's made managing multiple projects so much easier and saved me countless hours." — Alex R., Roofer To learn more, visit our Terms of Service at https://www.simplywise.com/terms.

Screenshots

TrimList Pro4 screens
SimplyWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TrimList Pro at none against SimplyWise's 8. TrimList Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). SimplyWise's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 2) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SimplyWise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TrimList Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TrimList Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplyWise has 41K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrimList Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, SimplyWise monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TrimList Pro versus SimplyWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrimList ProSimplyWise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (41K ratings)
Positive reviews—77.9% of reviews
Number of ratings241K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#12 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB138 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTRIMTEK L L CSimplyWise, Inc.

Customer experience

TrimList Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SimplyWise

All ratings35,863 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews421 reviews
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative15.9%

Bugs and requests

TrimList Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SimplyWise

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inaccurate paint project estimates
  • Issues with editing estimates
  • Estimates being deleted when switching screens

Requested features

2 requests
  • Same account for both Android and iPad
  • Ability to save estimates in progress

In-app purchases

None

TrimList Pro

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

SimplyWise

Subscriptions8
  • Cost Estimator Business7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Business7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$299.991 Year

Questions

Is TrimList Pro free?
TrimList Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplyWise free?
SimplyWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TrimList Pro or SimplyWise?
TrimList Pro is rated higher. TrimList Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SimplyWise averages 4.8 from 41K ratings.
Do TrimList Pro or SimplyWise have ads?
SimplyWise shows ads; TrimList Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, TrimList Pro or SimplyWise?
TrimList Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and SimplyWise monthly. Most recently, TrimList Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and SimplyWise on November 6, 2026.

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