# O'Reilly Pro vs SimplyWise

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: O'Reilly Pro at none against SimplyWise's 8. O'Reilly Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown). SimplyWise's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (40K vs 385). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

SimplyWise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplyWise has 40K ratings behind it against 385, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of O'Reilly Pro's written reviews are positive against 78% of SimplyWise's.

O'Reilly Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, SimplyWise monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | O'Reilly Pro | SimplyWise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (385 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oreilly-pro/id6467030803/reviews) | **[4.8 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 385 | **40K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #124 | **#12** |
| Size | 53 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [O'Reilly Auto Parts](https://appshunter.io/developer/867284451) | [SimplyWise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538521097) |

## What reviewers say

### O'Reilly Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oreilly-pro/id6467030803)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

Streamline vehicle service and parts management with this app designed for automotive repair professionals. Features include VIN scanning, parts lookup, ordering, and customer quoting. Supports English and Spanish.

**Highlights:** VIN scanner and license plate decoder, Parts lookup and ordering, Real-time inventory access, Part number interchange, Order placement and tracking, Customer quoting via text/email, Bilingual support (English/Spanish)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and quick
- 👍 Smooth and quick research
- 👍 Keeps cars rotating off lifts
- 👍 Simple to use, parts categorized
- 👍 Wonderful app, made job easier

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Cannot use without making an account, no guest mode
- ⚠️ Invoices on web and app do not include tax, inconvenient

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot get into app past login screen after 8 pm

**Requested features**

- Vehicle data/spec like Google
- Print invoices with tax


### SimplyWise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Business, #136 Top Free · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cost Estimator Business | $4.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $29.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $49.99 | per month |
| Cost Estimator Business | $59.99 | per year |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $239.99 | per year |
| Cost Estimator Pro | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate
- 👍 Simple to use, efficient and super helpful
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate and comprehensive estimates
- 👍 Simplest estimator app for contractors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Completely off for quoting paint projects
- 🐛 Unable to type in amounts once the estimate is generated
- 🐛 Hitting the back button takes you to the beginning when creating an estimate
- 🐛 Estimates in process will delete and app will restart if you switch screens
- 🐛 Apple keyboard issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inaccurate paint project estimates
- Issues with editing estimates
- Estimates being deleted when switching screens

**Requested features**

- Same account for both Android and iPad
- Ability to save estimates in progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is O'Reilly Pro free?

O'Reilly 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, O'Reilly Pro or SimplyWise?

SimplyWise is rated higher. O'Reilly Pro averages 4.3 out of 5 from 385 ratings, while SimplyWise averages 4.8 from 40K ratings.

### Do O'Reilly Pro or SimplyWise have ads?

SimplyWise shows ads; O'Reilly Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, O'Reilly Pro or SimplyWise?

O'Reilly Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and SimplyWise monthly. Most recently, O'Reilly Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and SimplyWise on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, O'Reilly Pro or SimplyWise?

O'Reilly Pro currently peaks at #124 in the App Store charts, and SimplyWise at #12. 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.*