Comparison

ProjectPad vs Recavo

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

Head to head
About

ProjectPad

Features
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ProjectPad is a simple admin app built for UK tradespeople, sole traders and small trade businesses. Create invoices and quotes, manage jobs, save clients, scan receipts and get paid — all from your phone. ProjectPad is designed to be fast, practical and easy to use on-site, without the clutter of full accounting software. Get paid, your way: • Take card payments in person with Tap to Pay on iPhone — contactless cards, Apple Pay and mobile wallets, no card reader needed (Premium & Pro; iPhone XS or later) • Send invoices with a secure card payment link so customers can pay online (powered by Stripe) • Record cash and bank-transfer payments, and track what's paid, unpaid and overdue Everything else in one place: • Create professional invoices and quotes in minutes • Manage jobs, clients and job details together • Scan receipts with your camera — details read automatically • Save repeated items and job setups for faster admin • Export and share documents with your customers • Bring your team into a shared workspace (Pro) ProjectPad is ideal for builders, electricians, plumbers, decorators, landscapers, handymen and other small trade businesses that want less paperwork and a faster way to get paid. ProjectPad is not a replacement for professional accounting, tax or legal advice. Always check important financial records with your accountant or adviser where needed. A free plan is available with access to core features. Optional Premium and Pro subscriptions unlock additional features. Terms of Service: https://www.projectpad.uk/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.projectpad.uk/privacy

About

Recavo

Features
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RECAVO is the booking and client manager for people who work by appointment — personal trainers, detailers, and any small business that lives by its diary. See your day at a glance, take bookings from your phone, let clients book themselves online, and know who has paid before they walk in. YOUR DAY, AT A GLANCE • Day, week and month calendar with every booking colour-coded by payment status • Add a booking in seconds: client, service, slot — the confirmation goes out automatically • Block time off, add events and manage more than one location or staff member • Pull to refresh; everything stays in sync with the web app LET CLIENTS BOOK WHILE YOU WORK • Your own online booking page with live availability • Take deposits or full payment up front • Automatic confirmations and reminders by email and text, so fewer no-shows • Offer links to share specific services or promotions GET PAID WITHOUT THE CHASING • Deposits, balances and payments in one place • Record cash and card payments on the spot • Invoice clients and track what's outstanding • Sell packages and credits clients can book against KNOW YOUR CLIENTS • Every client's contact details, history, notes and upcoming bookings • Follow-ups so nobody slips through the cracks • Import your existing client list in minutes • Referral tracking to see who's sending you work RUN THE BUSINESS • Services with duration, price, deposit and cancellation rules • Staff, locations and consumables • Reports on revenue, attendance and occupancy • Sign in with Apple or Google RECAVO works the same on your phone and on the web. GET STARTED Create your account in the app and choose the plan that fits. Already using RECAVO on the web? Sign in with the account you already use. PLANS (UK prices, billed through your Apple ID) • Solo — one trainer, one location: Ā£22.99/month or Ā£229.99/year • Business — team, multiple locations, SMS reminders and reports: Ā£49.99/month or Ā£499.99/year • Growth — everything in Business plus advanced reporting, custom branding and automations: Ā£99.99/month or Ā£999.99/year Optional monthly bolt-ons: Invoicing Ā£8.99/month, Upsells Ā£5.99/month. Text credits are available as a one-off purchase (150 credits for Ā£5.99). Prices in other regions may vary and are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and on each renewal. You can manage or cancel your subscription any time in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Cancelling stops future renewals; you keep access until the end of the period you've paid for. Yearly plans are charged in full at the start of each year. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://recavo.app/privacy

Screenshots

ProjectPad4 screens
Recavo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProjectPad at none against Recavo's 9. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Recavo sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ProjectPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
ProjectPad versus Recavo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProjectPadRecavo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTKO Solutions LtdRichAppz Limited

In-app purchases

None

ProjectPad

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Recavo

Subscriptions8
  • RECAVO Upsell$5.991 Month
  • RECAVO Invoicing$9.991 Month
  • RECAVO Solo$22.991 Month
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  • Business Monthly$49.991 Month
  • RECAVO Growth$99.991 Month
  • RECAVO Solo$229.991 Year
  • RECAVO Business$499.991 Year
  • RECAVO Growth$999.991 Year
One-time1
  • 150 text credits$5.99

Questions

Is ProjectPad free?
ProjectPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recavo free?
Recavo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProjectPad or Recavo have ads?
Neither ProjectPad nor Recavo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProjectPad or Recavo?
ProjectPad ships an update every 4 days, and Recavo every 4 days. Most recently, ProjectPad was updated on October 18, 2026 and Recavo on October 7, 2026.

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