# Staxen vs TaskArc

The clearest difference is ads: TaskArc at none against Staxen's shown. TaskArc also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Staxen's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Staxen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $59.99 per month and TaskArc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TaskArc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Staxen has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Staxen ships an update weekly, TaskArc every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Staxen | TaskArc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staxen-estimate-and-invoice/id6769190811/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskarc-contractor-invoice/id6783973303/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Staxen LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896637621) | [Hursche, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778559282) |

## What reviewers say

### Staxen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staxen-estimate-and-invoice/id6769190811)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This AI assistant automates back-office tasks for contractors and tradesmen. It handles estimates, blueprint analysis, invoice processing, change orders, and payment tracking, all through voice commands and seamless integrations.

**Highlights:** Voice-first AI assistant, AI blueprint takeoffs, Sub invoice ingestion from Gmail, Change order automation with e-sign, Receipt capture and auto-categorization, QuickBooks Online integration, Client portal with online payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AI Estimate Maker | $59.99 | per month |
| AI Job Manager | $59.99 | per month |
| AI Invoice Maker | $59.99 | per month |
| AI Contractor Crew | $149.00 | per month |


### TaskArc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskarc-contractor-invoice/id6783973303)

Manage quotes, jobs, and invoices efficiently from your phone. This app helps solo tradespeople streamline their business operations with AI-powered quote generation and on-the-spot invoicing.

**Highlights:** AI-powered quote generation, Real-time job tracking, On-the-spot invoicing, Client management, Professional billing, Field-ready design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TaskArc Pro | $19.00 | per month |
| TaskArc Pro Annual | $182.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Staxen free?

Staxen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TaskArc free?

TaskArc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Staxen or TaskArc?

TaskArc is rated higher. Staxen averages 4.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while TaskArc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Staxen or TaskArc have ads?

Staxen shows ads; TaskArc does not.

### Which is updated more often, Staxen or TaskArc?

Staxen ships an update weekly, and TaskArc every 2 days. Most recently, Staxen was updated on October 20, 2026 and TaskArc on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*