Comparison

SimplyWise vs Worklode

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

Head to head
About

SimplyWise

This app uses AI to quickly generate detailed construction cost estimates from job site photos. It breaks down material and labor expenses, creates professional bids, and suggests upsells to boost revenue. Trusted by thousands of contractors for fast, accurate project pricing.

Highlights
  • AI-powered photo-to-estimate
  • Material and labor cost breakdown
  • Professional bid creation and sending
  • Before & After visualization
  • 3D room scanning for measurements
  • Smart upsell suggestions
  • Invoicing and work order management
Features
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SimplyWise Cost Estimator is a mobile construction estimating app that turns job site photos into detailed, professional estimates in seconds. Powered by AI, it breaks down every project into material and labor costs, generates polished bids you can send on the spot, and even suggests upsells to increase your revenue. Trusted by 10,000+ contractors with a 4.8-star rating. Stop guessing on project costs. Whether you need a construction estimate for a kitchen renovation, a roofing job, or a full home remodel, SimplyWise is the fastest way to create accurate contractor estimates and send them to clients right from the job site. KEY FEATURES • AI-Powered Estimates — Snap a photo and get a detailed cost breakdown with materials and labor in seconds • Before & After Visualization — Show clients exactly what their renovation will look like with AI-generated renderings • 3D Room Scanning — Use your phone's LIDAR to capture accurate room measurements • Professional Bid Creation — Generate and send polished, branded estimates as PDF • Smart Upsell Suggestions — AI recommends upgrades and add-ons to increase your job value and profit margins • Built-In Markups — Automatically apply your profit margins and overhead to every estimate • Invoicing — Bill clients directly from the app once the job is done • Work Order Management — Track every project from estimate to completion • Project Organization — Keep estimates organized by room, job type, or client in custom folders WHO IS SIMPLYWISE COST ESTIMATOR BEST FOR? SimplyWise is the best construction estimating app for professionals who need fast, accurate estimates without complex enterprise software: • General Contractors managing renovation and building projects • Roofers and Siding Contractors pricing jobs on-site • Remodeling Contractors estimating kitchen, bath, and home renovation work • Painters and Flooring Specialists creating material and labor breakdowns • Plumbers quoting residential and commercial jobs • Small Construction Business Owners who want professional bids without the overhead WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE SIMPLYWISE Unlike spreadsheets or desktop construction estimating software that takes weeks to learn, SimplyWise lets you create professional estimates in minutes right from your phone: • Photo to Estimate: No manual data entry. Point, shoot, get your cost estimate • Win More Jobs: Before/after visualizations help clients say yes faster • Increase Revenue: AI-powered upsell suggestions find add-on opportunities you might miss • Work From Anywhere: Create and send estimates from the job site, no office required • Save Hours Every Week: Automate the estimating process so you can focus on the work that pays WHAT YOU CAN ESTIMATE SimplyWise handles cost estimation for all types of construction and renovation projects: • Kitchen and bathroom renovations • Roofing and siding • Interior and exterior painting • Flooring installation and repair • Plumbing work • Fencing and decking • General home remodeling and renovation • New construction and building projects • Demolition and cleanup WHAT CONTRACTORS ARE SAYING "SimplyWise has transformed the way I manage my construction projects. It's even helped me improve my profit margins by automating markups. I love how easy it is to generate professional bids — honestly, I couldn't run my business without it." — Jennifer M., General Contractor "As a small business owner, SimplyWise has been a lifesaver! I can instantly generate estimates and bids on-site and send them to clients in minutes. It's made managing multiple projects so much easier and saved me countless hours." — Alex R., Roofer To learn more, visit our Terms of Service at https://www.simplywise.com/terms.

About

Worklode

Features
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Worklode is the all-in-one business app built for contractors and trades — roofers, plumbers, electricians, HVAC, landscapers, and anyone running a service business. Your website, your leads, your reviews, and your calls all live in one place, and you can update any of it from your phone — including editing your own website by voice. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Edit your website by voice Tap the assistant and say what you want to change. "Update the headline." "Add a new service." "Change the phone number." It's done. • Win more jobs from new leads See every inquiry as soon as it comes in. Reply in one tap, mark it done when the job's booked. Nothing falls through the cracks. • Manage your photo gallery Upload job photos straight from your phone. They show up on your website automatically — proof of your work, ready for the next customer to see. • Stay on top of your reviews See your Google rating at a glance. Spot reviews that need a reply before they cost you a customer. • Connect Google and Facebook business profiles Get your business properly set up with the platforms customers actually use to find you. • Track your calls Know who called, what they wanted, and what's still outstanding. BUILT FOR THE WAY TRADES ACTUALLY WORK You're on a roof, in a truck, or under a sink — not at a desk. Worklode is designed to be used in 30 seconds with one hand. Voice-first where it makes sense. Tap-first where it doesn't. PRIVATE AND SECURE Your account is protected with passwordless email sign-in. Your business data is yours — we don't sell it, we don't share it with advertisers. GETTING STARTED Sign up with your email, tell Worklode about your business and service area, and your website is live. From there, you can change anything, anytime, by voice or by tap. Built by Worklode in partnership with the trades.

Screenshots

SimplyWise4 screens
Worklode4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Worklode at none against SimplyWise's 8. Worklode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). SimplyWise's advantage is chart position (#11 vs unranked). On price, device support 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. SimplyWise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Worklode asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplyWise ships an update every 5 weeks, Worklode every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
SimplyWise versus Worklode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplyWiseWorklode
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (42K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings42K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#11 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB52 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSimplyWise, Inc.LGV Media Group

Bugs and requests

SimplyWise

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inaccurate paint project estimates
  • Issues with editing estimates
  • Estimates being deleted when switching screens

Requested features

2 requests
  • Same account for both Android and iPad
  • Ability to save estimates in progress

Worklode

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

SimplyWise

Subscriptions8
  • Cost Estimator Business7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Cost Estimator Business7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$239.991 Year
  • Cost Estimator Pro7 Days trial$299.991 Year
None

Worklode

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplyWise free?
SimplyWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Worklode free?
Worklode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimplyWise or Worklode have ads?
SimplyWise shows ads; Worklode does not.
Which is updated more often, SimplyWise or Worklode?
SimplyWise ships an update every 5 weeks, and Worklode every 5 days. Most recently, SimplyWise was updated on November 12, 2026 and Worklode on November 10, 2026.

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