CILIO vs BidNinja
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CILIO
This web-based software streamlines business operations for contractors and installation companies. It manages leads, quoting, payments, project timelines, and crew compensation. The platform offers deep integrations with major retailers and customizable automation workflows.
- Lead management
- Quoting and payment processing
- Project management
- Scheduling and crew payment tracking
- Billing
- Retailer integrations (Lowe's, Home Depot, Costco)
- Customizable automation workflows
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What We Do: Cilio provides secure, web-based software to manage leads, quoting, payment processing, project management, scheduling, crew payment tracking, and billing in one solution. The platform is customized to each company’s specific needs, with Unlimited Users to ensure everyone has the access they need. Who We Serve: The majority of Cilio's client base is contractors and installation companies. While some clients do less than 100 jobs per month, most do hundreds to thousands per month and need custom automation with the right toolset to manage high-volume with minimal hands. What Makes Cilio Special: We are heavily invested with deep integrations to big-box retailers installer portals like Lowes, Home Depot, and Costco. Configurability and the ability to self-manage your software around your business needs is truly a standout. Examples include creating your own interactive texting workflows and building your own automations to manual processes. We've been described as the closest thing to custom software at an off-the-shelf price point.
BidNinja
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BidNinja is revolutionizing the home improvement and maintenance industry by streamlining the process of finding and hiring service providers. Using advanced AI technology, our platform analyzes user-submitted photos and videos to extract precise project details, eliminating the need for on-site visits. This allows contractors to bid remotely with confidence, providing homeowners with multiple competitive offers. By bridging the gap between service providers and users, BidNinja ensures a hassle-free, transparent, and efficient experience that simplifies home project management. For Homeowners: 1. Submit your project with photos/videos in minutes 2. Receive multiple competitive bids from verified professionals 3. Compare prices, reviews, and choose the best offer 4. Enjoy a transparent, hassle-free experience For Contractors: 1. Get instant job notifications in your service area 2. Submit bids remotely using AI-analyzed project details 3. Save time & increase efficiency—no need for physical inspections 4. Secure more jobs with accurate, data-driven estimates
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BidNinja at weekly against CILIO's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CILIO ships an update every 2 weeks, BidNinja weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CILIO | BidNinja |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cilio Technologies LLC | Data Pecan |
In-app purchases
CILIO
No in-app purchases
BidNinja
No in-app purchases
