Builders' General vs shop.BLDR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Builders' General
Easily order building materials, view and pay invoices, and track your purchase history directly from your jobsite. This app keeps developers, contractors, and remodelers connected to their projects on the go.
- Place orders from jobsite
- View and pay invoices
- Track purchase history
- Browse building materials
- Secure mobile payments
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With the Builders’ General Mobile App, you can: Place Orders Anywhere: Quickly browse and order building materials straight from your jobsite. View & Pay Invoices: Keep your accounts up to date with secure mobile bill payments. Track Your Purchases: Review order history, invoices, and payment records anytime. Built for developers, contractors, and remodelers on the move, the app lets you stay connected to your projects without slowing down your day. Builders’ General Supply is committed to its customers by offering quality building materials and exceptional customer service. Now four generations strong, Builders’ General was incorporated in 1931 with its first location in Cranford, NJ. Today the company is led by third-generation brothers Tim (CEO) and Phil (President), and Tim’s son TJ (Executive Vice President). Tim and Phil’s sister, Betsy, fills key management roles. Tim’s other sons, Mike and Brian as well as Phil’s son, Phil III, have also integrated into key roles for the company to help continue the family’s fourth-generation legacy. Builders’ General Supply recent acquisition of Direct Millwork in January 2020 makes this the seventh location. Prior to this acquisition, Builders’ General operated four full-service lumber yards with retail stores and two design centers across Central NJ. Builders’ General serves developers, custom and spec home builders, general contractors, commercial builders, renovation experts and do-it-yourself homeowners.
shop.BLDR
This app allows professional builders to manage their accounts, place orders, and track project materials. Users can submit quote requests, view past invoices, and make payments. It also provides project management tools and order update notifications.
- Place orders
- Request quotes
- View statements and invoices
- Make payments and set up autopay
- Manage projects
- Receive order updates
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Builders FirstSource is the nation’s largest supplier of structural building products, value-added components and services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling. Our focus is on providing unparalleled service to both large and small customers. Through investments in innovation and an unmatched portfolio of value-added products and manufacturing capabilities, we’re revolutionizing the homebuilding industry – outperforming today and transforming tomorrow. With our new mobile app, you can now: - Place an order on your account - Submit a request for a quote on a list of materials or takeoff plan - View their statements and invoices on past orders you made with us - Make payments, setup autopay, or payment reminders - Manage your projects by creating lists of items you want to purchase soon or in the future - Receive push notifications on the latest updates of orders and bills.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: shop.BLDR at every 5 days against Builders' General's every 10 months. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Builders' General against 5.0 for shop.BLDR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Builders' General ships an update every 10 months, shop.BLDR every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Builders' General | shop.BLDR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Builders' General | Builders FirstSource |
Customer experience
Builders' General
shop.BLDR
In-app purchases
Builders' General
No in-app purchases
shop.BLDR
No in-app purchases
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