EZ vs PaintTab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EZ
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EZ-Estimates is the fastest way for contractors to build professional estimates, manage projects, and get paid right from your phone. BUILT FOR CONTRACTORS Whether you're a general contractor, renovator, or specialty trade, EZ-Estimates lets you generate detailed scopes of work and pricing breakdowns in minutes, not hours. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Create and send professional estimates from the job site - Manage clients, projects, and change orders in one place - Track time and labor for your crew with GPS auto clock in/out - View invoices and payment status - Communicate with clients via email and SMS - Access your full dashboard from anywhere AI-POWERED ESTIMATES Use AI to generate accurate line items and scope of work based on your project type. Just describe the job and get a full breakdown instantly. GPS TIME TRACKING Set a geofence on any job site. When your crew arrives, they are automatically clocked in. When they leave, clocked out. No manual timesheets. NO PAPERWORK, NO DELAYS Stop losing jobs to slow turnaround. Send a polished estimate before you leave the driveway. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED EZ-Estimates requires an active subscription managed at app.ez-estimates.com.
PaintTab
This app streamlines painting business operations by integrating estimating, client management, job tracking, invoicing, and scheduling into a single platform. It features AI-powered estimates, a smart area calculator, and a paint visualizer to enhance client proposals and project management.
- AI-powered estimates
- Smart area calculator
- Client relationship management
- Job and time tracking
- Invoicing and payments
- Scheduling and dispatch
- Paint visualizer
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PaintTab is the all-in-one business management app built specifically for professional painters and painting contractors. Stop relying on spreadsheets, paper notes, and scattered tools. PaintTab brings estimating, client management, job tracking, invoicing, and scheduling into a single platform you can access from your phone. AI-Powered Estimates Create detailed painting estimates in minutes. Enter room dimensions and PaintTab automatically calculates wall area, ceiling, floor, and total surfaces. You can also use Bobby, our AI estimator. Describe your project by text, voice, or photo and receive a complete estimate without manual input. Smart Area Calculator Input length, width, and height to instantly generate linear feet, four-wall square footage, ceiling area, and floor area. Select from multiple area types including Room, Single Wall, Manual, and Furniture. Laser measurement support is available for precise dimensions. Client Relationship Management Track every lead from first contact to closed deal. The Command Center displays active leads, pipeline value, win rate, overdue follow-ups, and stale opportunities. Manage all client communication, schedule follow-ups, and keep your sales pipeline organized. Job Management Manage every aspect of your jobs in one place. View schedules, crew assignments, checklists, materials, time logs, and photos. Monitor job progress and keep your team aligned from start to finish. Time Tracking Log work hours for yourself and your crew. Review total hours, overtime, and total pay. Approve and manage time entries with a clear weekly and daily breakdown. Estimates and Proposals Build professional estimates with itemized surfaces, coats, labor rates, and pricing. Send proposals directly to clients and track their status through every stage: Draft, Pending Review, Sent, Viewed, and Accepted. Invoices, Contracts, and Payments Generate invoices from completed jobs, manage contracts, and track incoming payments. PaintTab serves as your complete financial hub for every project. Scheduling and Dispatch Assign jobs to crews, manage your calendar, and coordinate daily operations through the dispatch board. Paint Visualizer Help clients visualize the final result before work begins. The AI-powered paint visualizer simulates color options on real surfaces. PaintTab is designed for solo painters and painting companies of any size. Every feature is built around the real workflow of a painting professional. Download PaintTab and run your painting business from one app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PaintTab at weekly against EZ's every 3 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EZ ships an update every 3 months, PaintTab weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EZ | PaintTab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Fabio Freire | Paint Tab |
In-app purchases
EZ
No in-app purchases
PaintTab
No in-app purchases








