Builders' General vs Stine
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.
Stine
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Stine is a family-owned business committed to being the most customer-focused home improvement retailer and building material supplier serving homeowners and residential/commercial contractors. 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: Stine at every 6 weeks against Builders' General's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Builders' General ships an update every 10 months, Stine every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Builders' General | Stine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Builders' General | Stine LLC |
In-app purchases
Builders' General
No in-app purchases
Stine
No in-app purchases
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