Comparison

Estimo vs Genba Solo

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

Head to head
About

Estimo

Features
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CREATE PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATES IN MINUTES WITH AI Estimo is the #1 AI-powered estimate maker designed for contractors, builders, and tradespeople. Transform how you bid on jobs with instant, accurate construction estimates that win more clients and grow your business. - AI-POWERED ESTIMATING Simply describe your project and Estimo's AI engine instantly calculates material costs, labor expenses, and total project pricing. No more spreadsheets, no more guesswork — get professional estimates in minutes, not hours. - ACCURATE MATERIAL & LABOR CALCULATIONS • Automatic material quantity takeoffs • Real-time pricing for lumber, drywall, concrete, roofing, and more • Labor cost calculations based on project scope • Separate material and labor line items for full transparency - PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATES & INVOICES • Send polished, branded estimates directly to clients • Convert estimates to invoices with one tap • PDF export and sharing via email or text • Track estimate status and client responses - CLIENT MANAGEMENT • Built-in client database with contact details • Clients automatically added when you send estimates • Organize projects by client for easy tracking • Follow up on pending bids effortlessly - BUILT FOR EVERY TRADE Whether you're a general contractor, roofer, painter, plumber, electrician, handyman, or remodeler — Estimo adapts to your trade: • Home renovation & remodeling • Roofing & siding projects • Painting (interior & exterior) • Flooring installation • Plumbing & HVAC • Electrical work • Concrete & masonry • Deck & fence building • Kitchen & bathroom remodels - WHY CONTRACTORS CHOOSE ESTIMO - Save 70% of your estimating time - Win more bids with professional presentations - Eliminate costly estimation errors - Manage your entire client pipeline - Works offline - estimate on the job site - SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS Estimo offers flexible plans to fit your business: • Weekly — Try it out risk-free • Monthly — For steady workflow • Yearly — Best value for serious contractors Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/estimoprivacypolicy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/estimotermsofuse Download Estimo today and start creating winning estimates in minutes!

About

Genba Solo

Features
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Genba Solo is the all-in-one field business app for independent contractors, sole traders, handymen and small trade businesses. Skip the late-night paperwork. Speak the job details, capture site photos, confirm the work with your customer and share a professional PDF before you leave the job. ESTIMATES & INVOICES • Create line items with English voice input • Use trade-friendly units including hours, jobs, m², square feet, feet and each • Reuse customers, materials, prices and payment details • Convert an estimate into a work order, completion form, invoice or receipt • Apply the default tax rate for your selected market, or choose another rate • Export and share polished, locally formatted PDFs JOB PHOTOS & APPROVALS • Organize photos as before, during and after • Pair before-and-after photos for a clear record • Add arrows, measurements and notes without changing the original photo • Record additional work with its amount and supporting photos • Capture the customer’s completion signature on iPhone • Generate a photo report or complete evidence pack as a PDF PAYMENTS & DATA • See quoted, approved, in-progress, completed, invoiced and paid jobs • Track deposits, part payments, balances and due dates • Keep job data on your device—no account registration required • Back up and restore with iCloud, or export a local backup and CSV • Continue entering details and taking photos when the job site is offline The free plan includes up to three PDF exports each month. Pro unlocks unlimited PDF exports. Genba Solo is not a certified electronic site-board system for public works. Tax, legal and regulatory requirements vary by location; verify final documents with an appropriate local professional.

Screenshots

Estimo3 screens
Genba Solo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Genba Solo at 17.0 against Estimo's 26.2. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Estimo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Genba Solo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Estimo versus Genba Solo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEstimoGenba Solo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAI Maker智 刘

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Estimo

Subscriptions3
  • Estimo Pro - Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Estimo Pro - Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Estimo Pro - Yearly$59.991 Year
2 purchases

Genba Solo

Subscriptions2
  • Genba Solo Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Genba Solo Pro Annual$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Estimo free?
Estimo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Genba Solo free?
Genba Solo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Estimo or Genba Solo have ads?
Neither Estimo nor Genba Solo shows ads.

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