Comparison

Pro Estimator vs HB Construction Estimate Maker

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

Head to head
About

Pro Estimator

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Enter in the costs associated with your project while still on the job site. Eliminate the need to go back to the office to create an accurate estimate. If you have access to the job related costs for any given project, you can utilize either of the most common estimating methods that the pros are using to bid their jobs.

About

HB Construction Estimate Maker

Streamline your construction business with this app. Generate instant, detailed estimates, professional bids, and manage projects efficiently. Optimize profitability with built-in markup tools and track projects from start to finish.

Highlights
  • Instant construction estimates
  • Professional bids and work orders
  • Built-in markup tools
  • Project and expense management
  • On-site estimate generation
Features
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Handy Bro: Construction Estimates, Invoices & Project Management Run your construction business smarter with Handy Bro, an all-in-one estimating, invoicing, payment, and project management app built for contractors, handymen, and construction professionals. Create detailed construction estimates, send professional proposals, collect project information from customers, generate invoices, accept online payments, and manage your jobs—all from your phone. Whether you’re meeting a customer on-site or managing multiple projects, Handy Bro helps you save time, stay organized, and run a more profitable business. Key Features • Instant AI-powered construction estimates • Professional proposals, bids, and work orders • Simple invoices for small jobs • Customer intake links with project details and photos • Online payment links inside invoices and proposals • Automatic payment and project status updates • Project and expense management • Custom labor, material, tax, and markup settings • Email and SMS proposal sending • Real-time proposal tracking • Built for contractors, handymen, and small construction teams Customer Intake Save time before visiting a job site. Send your customer a secure intake link where they can enter their project description, answer questions, and upload photos. Once the information is submitted, you can review the project and prepare an estimate before traveling to the customer’s location. Simple Invoices Not every job requires a full estimate or project setup. With Simple Invoice, you can quickly create and send a professional invoice for repairs, service calls, maintenance work, and other small jobs. Add customer information, labor, materials, taxes, notes, and payment details without first creating an estimate. Online Payments Add a payment link directly to an invoice or proposal. Your customer can open the document, click the payment link, and pay online. When a payment is completed, Handy Bro automatically updates the payment and project status so you can easily track outstanding and completed jobs. Construction Estimates Create detailed estimates that include labor, materials, taxes, markups, quantities, and project notes. Review and customize every line item before sending the estimate to your customer. Project Management Keep your estimates, proposals, invoices, expenses, customer information, and project status organized in one place. Track each job from the initial customer request to the final payment. Everything you need to manage a construction project—from the first customer inquiry to the final invoice. — What Professionals Are Saying “A Must-Have Tool for My Construction Work” “Handy Bro has made managing my projects so much easier. Creating estimates and adjusting markups is quick and straightforward, and it’s helped me stay more profitable. It’s become an essential part of how I run my business.” — Warren, General Contractor “Perfect for Fast, On-Site Estimates” “As a small business owner, Handy Bro has been incredibly helpful. I can create estimates right on the job site and send them to clients within minutes. Keeping track of multiple projects is much simpler now, and it’s saved me a lot of time.” — John, Flooring Contractor The app requires a subscription to unlock all premium features. To learn more, visit our Terms of Service at https://www.handybro.app/privacy https://www.handybro.app/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pro Estimator3 screens
HB Construction Estimate Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pro Estimator at none against HB Construction Estimate Maker's 10. HB Construction Estimate Maker's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. HB Construction Estimate Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Pro Estimator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pro Estimator versus HB Construction Estimate Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro EstimatorHB Construction Estimate Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (295 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings—295 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.2 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOtis BogueHandy Bro Technologies LLC

In-app purchases

None

Pro Estimator

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

HB Construction Estimate Maker

Subscriptions10
  • Handy Bro - Premium Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Handy Bro - Premium Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Handy Bro - Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Handy Bro - Premium Monthly $14.997 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Handy Bro - Premium Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Handy Bro - Premium Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Handy Bro - Premium Annually$99.991 Year
  • Handy Bro - Premium Annually7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Handy Bro - Premium Annually14 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Handy Bro - Premium Annually14 Days trial$239.991 Year

Questions

Is Pro Estimator free?
Pro Estimator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HB Construction Estimate Maker free?
HB Construction Estimate Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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