# SimplyWise vs Cost Estimator

SimplyWise and Cost Estimator both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of SimplyWise's written reviews are positive against 31% of Cost Estimator's. SimplyWise also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 353) and chart position (#11 vs #158). Cost Estimator's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimplyWise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cost Estimator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimplyWise holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplyWise has 42K ratings behind it against 353, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of SimplyWise's written reviews are positive against 31% of Cost Estimator's.

SimplyWise ships an update monthly, Cost Estimator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimplyWise | Cost Estimator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664/reviews)** | [4.6 (353 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cost-estimator-construction-plus/id6758105341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 353 |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #158 |
| Size | 138 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SimplyWise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538521097) | [Brite Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620922833) |

## What reviewers say

### SimplyWise

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Business, #110 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


### Cost Estimator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cost-estimator-construction-plus/id6758105341)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Transform job site photos into professional construction estimates quickly using AI. This tool generates detailed cost breakdowns with local pricing and labor rates, streamlining the bidding process for tradespeople.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo to estimate, Detailed cost breakdowns, Local material and labor pricing, Voice editing for adjustments, PDF estimate export, Invoice generation, Project management tools

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly (Teams) | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Super Pro | $31.99 | per month |
| Premium (Teams) | $49.00 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $49.99 | per month |
| Super Pro (Teams) | $79.00 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $79.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly (Teams) | $299.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimplyWise free?

SimplyWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cost Estimator free?

Cost Estimator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SimplyWise or Cost Estimator?

SimplyWise is rated higher. SimplyWise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while Cost Estimator averages 4.6 from 353 ratings.

### Do SimplyWise or Cost Estimator have ads?

Both SimplyWise and Cost Estimator show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimplyWise or Cost Estimator?

SimplyWise ships an update monthly, and Cost Estimator every 6 days. Most recently, SimplyWise was updated on November 11, 2026 and Cost Estimator on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, SimplyWise or Cost Estimator?

SimplyWise currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Cost Estimator at #158. 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.*