# SimplyWise vs ScoutStream Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScoutStream Pro at none against SimplyWise's 8. ScoutStream Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). SimplyWise's advantage is ratings volume (41K vs 2) and chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimplyWise sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ScoutStream Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ScoutStream Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimplyWise has 41K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of ScoutStream Pro's.

SimplyWise ships an update monthly, ScoutStream Pro fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimplyWise | ScoutStream Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplywise-cost-estimator/id6670619664/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutstream-pro/id6776393712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 138 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SimplyWise, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538521097) | [TRADESTREAM MARKETING CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776393714) |

## What reviewers say

### SimplyWise

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

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Business, #140 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


### ScoutStream Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scoutstream-pro/id6776393712)

This app helps home-service contractors identify potential leads while driving. It allows teams to tag properties, find owner contact information, and send custom direct-mail postcards directly from their mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Tag properties in the field, Find property owner contact details, Send custom direct-mail postcards, Team collaboration features, Wallet-based pay-as-you-go pricing, Capture leads and notes with photos

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimplyWise free?

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

### Is ScoutStream Pro free?

ScoutStream Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimplyWise or ScoutStream Pro?

ScoutStream Pro is rated higher. SimplyWise averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while ScoutStream Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SimplyWise or ScoutStream Pro have ads?

SimplyWise shows ads; ScoutStream Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, SimplyWise or ScoutStream Pro?

SimplyWise ships an update monthly, and ScoutStream Pro fortnightly. Most recently, SimplyWise was updated on October 30, 2026 and ScoutStream Pro on October 22, 2026.

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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.*