Comparison

Bids Due vs Laydown

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Bids Due4 screens
Laydown4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

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 Laydown. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bids Due versus Laydown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBids DueLaydown
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperContent Pro LLC (U.S.)Roger Cruz

Customer experience

Bids Due

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

Laydown

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
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
None

Laydown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bids Due free?
Bids Due is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Laydown free?
Laydown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bids Due or Laydown?
Bids Due and Laydown are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Bids Due or Laydown have ads?
Neither Bids Due nor Laydown shows ads.

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