Comparison

Invoice Maker vs Chimney Expert SideKick

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

Head to head
About

Invoice Maker

Create professional invoices and estimates quickly and efficiently. This app offers automatic calculations, secure cloud storage, and insightful financial reports. Ideal for freelancers and small businesses seeking to streamline their billing process.

Highlights
  • Quick invoice creation
  • Customizable templates
  • Automatic calculations
  • Secure cloud storage
  • Reports and analytics
  • Track overdue invoices
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INVOICE MAKER Create professional invoices, estimates, quotes, and receipts wherever the job takes you. Invoice Maker helps contractors, tradespeople, freelancers, and small business owners spend less time on paperwork and more time getting work done. ESTIMATE THE JOB. SEND THE INVOICE. STAY ORGANIZED. Prepare a clear estimate before work begins, create a professional invoice when the job is complete, and keep every document organized in one convenient app. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO RUN YOUR BUSINESS • Create professional invoices, estimates, quotes, and receipts • Choose from clean, customizable templates • Add your business logo, colors, and personalized messages • Automatically calculate taxes, discounts, and totals • Keep invoices and business records securely stored • Monitor overdue invoices and outstanding payments • View monthly and yearly business summaries • Track revenue and understand your cash flow • Work offline when you are away from the office • Access your documents whenever you need them MADE FOR WORK IN THE FIELD Invoice Maker is designed for: • General contractors • Construction professionals • Handymen and home service providers • Electricians, plumbers, painters, and landscapers • Cleaning and maintenance businesses • Freelancers and self-employed professionals • Small business owners LOOK PROFESSIONAL ON EVERY JOB Build polished documents that represent your business. Customize templates with your branding and give customers clear, accurate estimates and invoices without wasting time formatting spreadsheets or filling out paperwork by hand. SAVE TIME AND STAY IN CONTROL Create business documents in minutes, keep track of overdue invoices, and review reports that show how your business is performing. Whether you are at a job site, meeting a customer, or working from home, your invoicing workflow stays within reach. Download Invoice Maker and make estimates, invoices, and business paperwork the easiest part of your next job. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION This app contains subscription : You can subscribe for premium account with unlimited invoices, premium features and no ads - Weekly subscription is from $3.99 USD monthly - Monthly subscription is from $9.99 USD monthly - Annual subscription is from $57.99 USD annually Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account after purchase confirmation. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited when a subscription is purchased, where applicable. Terms of Service: https://getheavyduty.com/privacy/ Privacy Policy: https://getheavyduty.com/privacy/

About

Chimney Expert SideKick

This app streamlines chimney service operations with features for scheduling, inspections, estimates, and invoicing. It offers guided inspection workflows, AI-generated reports, and client communication tools, including weather intelligence for field crews.

Highlights
  • Guided inspection workflows
  • AI-written report summaries
  • Weather intelligence system
  • Smart calendar scheduling
  • Estimates to invoices
  • Two-way business texting
  • Client job progress tracking
Features
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SideKick Pro is the field platform for chimney service companies — scheduling, inspections, estimates, jobs, invoicing, and client texting in one app, with a weather intelligence system that briefs your crew every morning and watches the sky all day. FOR YOUR CREW • Guided NFPA 211 Level I–III inspection workflows covering firebox, flue, crown, chase, and exterior • Capture job photos with your camera; findings organized by severity with automatic risk categorization • AI-written, homeowner-friendly report summaries and branded PDF reports • Personal morning weather briefings, storm alerts before your techs are on the roof, and a one-tap safety check at every ladder FOR YOUR OFFICE • Smart calendar with drag-and-click booking that respects your business hours • Estimates that convert to scheduled jobs and invoices in one unbroken chain • Client records, property history, and two-way business texting with consent handling built in • Roles and permissions for office staff, technicians, and helpers FOR YOUR CLIENTS • "On My Way" texts with live location and auto-calculated ETA • Online booking, digital estimate approval, and instant report sharing • A live job page showing progress, scope, photos, and who's coming SideKick Pro is built for professional chimney companies. Access is provisioned by your company — sign in with the account your administrator created for you.

Screenshots

Invoice Maker4 screens
Chimney Expert SideKick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chimney Expert SideKick at none against Invoice Maker's 6. Chimney Expert SideKick also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). Invoice Maker's advantage is ratings volume (195 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Invoice Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Chimney Expert SideKick asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Invoice Maker against 5.0 for Chimney Expert SideKick. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Invoice Maker has 195 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Invoice Maker versus Chimney Expert SideKick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInvoice MakerChimney Expert SideKick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (195 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews98.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings195 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFLOWMOTION LLCChimney Expert Sidekick LLC

Customer experience

Invoice Maker

All ratings195 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive98.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.0%

Chimney Expert SideKick

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

Bugs and requests

Invoice Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Estimates not received when sent via email
  • Occasional glitches affecting usability
  • Multiple errors reported in some cases

Requested features

2 requests
  • Template contracts and editable policies
  • Improved email delivery reliability

Chimney Expert SideKick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Invoice Maker

Subscriptions5
  • Invoice - Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro - Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Pro - Annual Subscription$57.991 Year
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  • Pro - Annual Subscription1 Year trial$57.991 Year
  • Pro - Annual Subscription3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Invoice Maker - Lifetime$85.99
None

Chimney Expert SideKick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Invoice Maker free?
Invoice Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chimney Expert SideKick free?
Chimney Expert SideKick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Invoice Maker or Chimney Expert SideKick?
Chimney Expert SideKick is rated higher. Invoice Maker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 195 ratings, while Chimney Expert SideKick averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Invoice Maker or Chimney Expert SideKick have ads?
Neither Invoice Maker nor Chimney Expert SideKick shows ads.

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