Bids Due vs Laydown
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Bid deadline tracking
- Automatic email import
- Calendar synchronization
- Built-in tax calculator
- Performance analytics
- Detailed bid breakdowns
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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/
Laydown
Streamline construction material management by tracking every item from order to installation. Scan QR labels to instantly locate materials, record deliveries, and update staging areas. This app helps construction teams reduce wasted time and keep projects on schedule.
- QR code scanning for material identification
- Material check-in and location tracking
- Offline functionality with automatic syncing
- Photo capture for deliveries and damage
- Web dashboard for project managers
- Procore schedule integration
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Laydown is the mailroom for your construction projects. Track every material from the day it's ordered to the day it's installed — so crews stop losing time hunting for parts across the laydown yard. BUILT FOR THE FIELD • Scan a QR label to instantly see what a material is, which project it belongs to, and where it's staged • Check materials in on delivery day and record exactly where they were placed • Move materials between staging areas in seconds and keep locations current • Snap photos of deliveries and damage right from your phone • Works offline — updates sync automatically when you're back in coverage STAY AHEAD OF THE SCHEDULE • See what needs to be ordered soon, what's in transit, and what's on site • Delivery receipts and packing slips are captured and attached to the right materials • Push notifications keep foremen informed the moment materials land FOR PROJECT MANAGERS • A live web dashboard shows material status across every active project • Procore schedule sync ties materials to the tasks that need them • Printable QR labels make every stick of material findable Laydown is used by commercial construction teams to cut wasted trips, prevent lost materials, and keep installs on schedule. A Laydown workspace account is required. Ask your project admin for an invite, or visit laydowntracker.com to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Laydown at none against Bids Due's 3. Laydown also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). Bids Due's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads 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. Bids Due sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.00 per month. Laydown asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Bids Due against 5.0 for Laydown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
| Parameter | Bids Due | Laydown |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Content Pro LLC (U.S.) | Roger Cruz |
Customer experience
Bids Due
Laydown
In-app purchases
Bids Due
- Bids Due Pro - Monthly$12.001 Month
- Bids Due Pro - Yearly$99.001 Year
- Bids Due Pro - Lifetime$249.00
Laydown
No in-app purchases








