# Invoice Maker vs Cost Estimator

The clearest difference is ads: Invoice Maker at none against Cost Estimator's shown. Cost Estimator's advantage is ratings volume (353 vs 3) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Invoice Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

Cost Estimator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cost Estimator has 353 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Invoice Maker ships an update fortnightly, Cost Estimator every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invoice Maker | Cost Estimator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-invodesk/id6753123693/reviews) | **[4.6 (353 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cost-estimator-construction-plus/id6758105341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **353** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 24 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TUNAHAN GOKCE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789897129) | [Brite Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620922833) |

## What reviewers say

### Invoice Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-invodesk/id6753123693)

Create professional invoices and estimates quickly from your mobile device. Streamline your billing process with easy client management, itemized billing, and PDF sharing. Ideal for small businesses and freelancers seeking a simple invoicing solution.

**Highlights:** Fast invoice creation, Professional templates with logo, Client management, Itemized billing with auto-calculation, PDF sharing via email/messaging, Invoice tracking (paid/unpaid)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly with Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Invoices & Estimates Pro (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Invoices & Estimates Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |


### Cost Estimator

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

**Currently charting:** #167 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 Invoice Maker free?

Invoice Maker 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, Invoice Maker or Cost Estimator?

Cost Estimator is rated higher. Invoice Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Cost Estimator averages 4.6 from 353 ratings.

### Do Invoice Maker or Cost Estimator have ads?

Cost Estimator shows ads; Invoice Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Invoice Maker or Cost Estimator?

Invoice Maker ships an update fortnightly, and Cost Estimator every 6 days. Most recently, Invoice Maker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cost Estimator on November 5, 2026.

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