Comparison

Bids Due vs TaskArc

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

Head to head
About

Bids Due

This app helps construction estimators manage their bid pipeline, track deadlines, and analyze performance. It automatically imports bid invitations and syncs with calendars, offering a central dashboard for all bidding activities.

Highlights
  • Bid deadline tracking
  • Automatic email import
  • Calendar synchronization
  • Built-in tax calculator
  • Performance analytics
  • Detailed bid breakdowns
Features
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BIDS DUE Your personal bid command center. Your personal bid command center. Stop losing work to missed deadlines. Bids Due is a personal dashboard for construction estimators who already use Procore, BuildingConnected, Pantera, or other bid platforms - but need one place to track their own pipeline, performance, and deadlines. WHY CONTRACTORS USE BIDS DUE Never miss a deadline Visual countdown timers and smart reminders help ensure every bid is submitted on time. Automatic email import Forward bid invites from Procore, BuildingConnected, PlanHub, iSqFt, and more. Bid details are extracted automatically. Calendar sync Subscribe to your personalized bid calendar in Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook. Built-in tax calculator State tax rates included, with support for local rates to calculate accurate bid totals instantly. Powerful analytics Track win rates, pipeline value, and bidding trends with clean, easy-to-read charts. Detailed bid breakdowns Manage line items, scopes of work, site addresses, and notes in one place. PERFECT FOR Electrical contractors HVAC companies Plumbing contractors Mechanical contractors Low voltage contractors Access control and security Fire protection Roofing and concrete All construction trades HOW IT WORKS Add bids manually or forward bid invite emails Track status from Active to Submitted to Won or Lost Receive reminders before bid deadlines Review performance and improve your win rate SUBSCRIPTION Start free with limited bids. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited bids, email imports, calendar sync, and advanced analytics. Download Bids Due and take control of your bid pipeline. Questions or support: support@bidsdue.app EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TaskArc

Manage quotes, jobs, and invoices efficiently from your phone. This app helps solo tradespeople streamline their business operations with AI-powered quote generation and on-the-spot invoicing.

Highlights
  • AI-powered quote generation
  • Real-time job tracking
  • On-the-spot invoicing
  • Client management
  • Professional billing
  • Field-ready design
Features
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TaskArc is the business app built for solo contractors and independent tradespeople. Describe a job in plain language and AI builds the quote for you, itemized and ready to send. Run your whole business from your phone, wherever the job takes you. QUOTES IN UNDER A MINUTE Describe the work in your own words and let AI generate itemised line items covering labor, materials and pricing. Edit anything before you send. Build a quote on the tailgate and send it before you drive away. EVERY JOB TRACKED See what is scheduled, in progress, completed, or waiting on your client. Attach photos, notes and expenses to each job, and set recurring work to repeat automatically. INVOICES AND PAYMENTS Turn an approved quote into a professional invoice in seconds. Send it by email from your phone, track what is outstanding, record payments, and watch the balance clear. YOUR CLIENTS IN ONE PLACE Contact details, job history, quotes, invoices and site notes such as gate codes, all held together. No more searching through texts to find an address. KNOW WHAT YOU ACTUALLY MADE Revenue against expenses, net profit, average job value and your quote acceptance rate, updated as you work. BUILT FOR ONE PERSON, NOT A CREW Every other tool in this category is priced and built for companies with dispatchers and per-seat licences. TaskArc is built for the person in the truck. No crew management you will never use, no complicated setup, no enterprise pricing. Made for plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, roofers, painters, landscapers, carpenters, masons, tile setters, drywall, flooring and general contractors. PRICING TaskArc Pro is $19.00 per month or $182.99 per year, which saves 20 percent. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings at any time. TaskArc. Everything your trade business needs, without the complexity. Questions? support@taskarc.app | taskarc.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bids Due4 screens
TaskArc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Bids Due at freemium against TaskArc's subscription. Bids Due also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bids Due sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month and TaskArc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. 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 — 5.0 for Bids Due against 5.0 for TaskArc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bids Due versus TaskArc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBids DueTaskArc
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperContent Pro LLC (U.S.)Hursche, LLC

Customer experience

Bids Due

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TaskArc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bids Due

Subscriptions2
  • Bids Due Pro - Monthly$12.001 Month
  • Bids Due Pro - Yearly$99.001 Year
One-time1
  • Bids Due Pro - Lifetime$249.00
2 purchases

TaskArc

Subscriptions2
  • TaskArc Pro$19.001 Month
  • TaskArc Pro Annual$182.991 Year

Questions

Is Bids Due free?
Bids Due is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TaskArc free?
TaskArc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bids Due or TaskArc?
Bids Due and TaskArc are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Bids Due or TaskArc have ads?
Neither Bids Due nor TaskArc shows ads.

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