Comparison

Instant Roofer vs Elite Permits Client

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

Head to head
About

Instant Roofer

Instantly measure roofs using AI and aerial imagery for accurate bids. Generate 3D models and detailed reports on-site to close deals faster. Streamline your workflow and spend less time measuring, more time selling.

Highlights
  • AI roof measurements from aerial imagery
  • Interactive 3D roof views
  • Detailed roof measurements (pitch, waste, height)
  • On-site pitch capture
  • Polished PDF reports
  • Offline uploads and syncing
Features
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Measure any roof from your phone... before your competitor's ladder is even off the truck. Instant Roofer turns aerial imagery, 3D data and machine learning into bid-ready roof measurements in seconds. Built for roofing contractors and estimators who would rather be closing jobs than climbing shingles. POINT. MEASURE. QUOTE. Pull up a property, run an AI measurement, and walk away with every number an estimator needs — plus an interactive 3D model you can spin, zoom, and show the homeowner on the spot. KEY FEATURES • AI roof measurements from aerial imagery — no ladder required • Interactive 3D roof views: facets, wireframe, and measurement overlays (BETA) • The full numbers: pitch, waste, headwalls, sidewalls, roof height, and recommended squares (BETA) • On-site pitch capture with your phone's camera and sensors, pinned to the exact spot you measured • Polished PDF reports — email one to the customer before you leave the driveway • Job site photos and videos, organized by lead and customer • Human-certified reports on demand when the stakes are high • Built for the field: uploads queue offline and sync when you're back in signal • Optional GPS to find and measure nearby properties CLOSE MORE. CLIMB LESS. Every hour spent measuring is an hour you're not selling. Instant Roofer compresses the measure-to-quote cycle so you can bid more jobs, respond faster, and win the work while the homeowner is still deciding.

About

Elite Permits Client

Features
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Track every permit, inspection, and document in one place. The Elite Permits client app gives property owners and contractors a clear, real-time view of their projects — no phone calls, no email chains, no guessing where things stand. What you can do: • View your permits — See all your permits and open any one for its current status and details. • Track inspections — Follow every inspection on your projects in real time. • Request inspections — Submit an inspection request in seconds from your phone or tablet. • Review fees — Keep tabs on the fees tied to each permit, with no surprises. • Access documents — Open permit documents and attachments and follow review comments. • Quick dashboard — Your key project info the moment you open the app. • Sign up in minutes — New client? Create your account right in the app. Designed for iPhone and iPad with a clean, fast interface — in the office, on the job site, or anywhere in between.

Screenshots

Instant Roofer4 screens
Elite Permits Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

Instant Roofer and Elite Permits Client are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instant Roofer ships an update every 10 days, Elite Permits Client weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Instant Roofer versus Elite Permits Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstant RooferElite Permits Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJacob PetroskyClaude Cannafarina

In-app purchases

None

Instant Roofer

No in-app purchases

None

Elite Permits Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instant Roofer free?
Instant Roofer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elite Permits Client free?
Elite Permits Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Instant Roofer or Elite Permits Client have ads?
Neither Instant Roofer nor Elite Permits Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instant Roofer or Elite Permits Client?
Instant Roofer ships an update every 10 days, and Elite Permits Client weekly. Most recently, Instant Roofer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Elite Permits Client on October 12, 2026.

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