Comparison

Estimate Maker+ vs Cost Estimator

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

Head to head
About

Estimate Maker+

Quickly create professional estimates and invoices from your iPhone or iPad. Organize client information, add custom branding, and share polished PDF documents instantly. Syncs across all your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Professional estimates and invoices
  • PDF generation and sharing
  • Client management
  • Custom branding
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Estimate Maker is the fastest way to create professional estimates and invoices right from your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a contractor, freelancer, or small business owner, you can build polished documents in minutes and send them to clients instantly. KEY FEATURES Professional Estimates & Invoices Build detailed estimates with line items, quantities, tax rates, and discounts. Convert accepted estimates into invoices with a single tap. Every document looks clean, professional, and ready to impress your clients. PDF Generation & Sharing Generate high-quality PDF documents and share them instantly via email, text message, or AirDrop. Your clients receive beautifully formatted estimates they can review and approve on any device. Client Management Keep all your client information organized in one place. Save contact details, view past estimates, and track your billing history. No more digging through emails or spreadsheets to find what you need. Custom Branding Add your business logo and customize your documents to reflect your brand. Stand out from the competition with estimates that look like they came from an established company. iCloud Sync Access your estimates and client data across all your Apple devices. Start a document on your iPhone at the job site and finish it on your iPad at home. Everything stays in sync automatically. WHO IT'S FOR - Contractors and tradespeople who need to quote jobs quickly - Freelancers who want a simple way to bill clients - Small business owners managing their own invoicing - Service providers who need professional documents on the go - Anyone who wants to stop using paper or complicated software PRICING Get started free with up to 3 estimates. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited estimates, unlimited invoices, and full access to all features. One subscription works across all your devices. Download Estimate Maker today and start sending professional estimates in minutes. Privacy Policy: https://www.summitdgtl.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.summitdgtl.com/terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cost Estimator

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
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Turn any job site photo into a professional estimate in seconds — powered by AI. Cost Estimator is built for contractors, handymen, and specialty trades who need accurate, detailed estimates fast. Snap a photo, describe the job, and our AI creates a complete cost breakdown with local materials pricing and labor rates. HOW IT WORKS: • Describe or photograph the project • Our AI expands your description into a full scope of work • Answer a few quick questions to nail down the details • Review and customize the scope line by line • Get a complete estimate with real local prices WHAT YOU GET: • Detailed line items — materials, labor, equipment all separated • Local pricing — AI uses current 2025/2026 prices for your area • Voice editing — say "add 10% to labor" and it updates instantly • PDF export — send professional estimates to clients in one tap • Invoice generation — convert estimates to invoices • Business profile — store your markup %, tax rate, and custom rates • Project management — track jobs from estimate to payment BUILT FOR THE JOB SITE: Whether you're a general contractor, plumber, electrician, or handyman — Cost Estimator adapts to your trade. Take a photo or describe the work in your own words. The AI handles the rest. YOUR BUSINESS PROFILE: Set your default markup and tax percentages. Store custom labor rates. The AI uses your rates in every estimate automatically. Support: hello@britetodo.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://britetodo.com/legal/PrivacyPolicyBrite.pdf SUBSCRIPTION: Cost Estimator is a subscription-based app. All estimation and project management features require an active subscription.

Screenshots

Estimate Maker+4 screens
Cost Estimator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Estimate Maker+ at none against Cost Estimator's shown. Cost Estimator's advantage is ratings volume (348 vs 7) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Estimate Maker+ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cost Estimator sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Estimate Maker+ against 4.6 for Cost Estimator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cost Estimator has 348 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Estimate Maker+ ships an update every 10 days, Cost Estimator every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Estimate Maker+ versus Cost Estimator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEstimate Maker+Cost Estimator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)4.6 (348 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings7348 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#172 — better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSummit Digital Group LLCBrite Technologies

Customer experience

Estimate Maker+

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Cost Estimator

All ratings348 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Estimate Maker+

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
11 purchases

Cost Estimator

Subscriptions11
  • Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Weekly (Teams)$16.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Super Pro3 Days trial$31.991 Month
  • Premium (Teams)3 Days trial$49.001 Month
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Super Pro (Teams)3 Days trial$79.001 Month
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$79.991 Month
  • Yearly$79.991 Year
  • Cost Estimator Super Pro 3 Months3 Days trial$89.993 Months
  • Yearly (Teams)$299.001 Year

Questions

Is Estimate Maker+ free?
Estimate 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, Estimate Maker+ or Cost Estimator?
Cost Estimator is rated higher. Estimate Maker+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Cost Estimator averages 4.6 from 348 ratings.
Do Estimate Maker+ or Cost Estimator have ads?
Cost Estimator shows ads; Estimate Maker+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Estimate Maker+ or Cost Estimator?
Estimate Maker+ ships an update every 10 days, and Cost Estimator every 6 days. Most recently, Estimate Maker+ was updated on October 2, 2026 and Cost Estimator on October 17, 2026.

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