# ContractorTools vs Construction Change Order App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ContractorTools at 82% against Construction Change Order App's 0%. ContractorTools also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ContractorTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Construction Change Order App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Construction Change Order App every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | Construction Change Order App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) | [Snappii](https://appshunter.io/developer/587096976) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968)

Streamline your contracting business with tools for creating estimates, invoices, and managing payments. Sync data seamlessly with QuickBooks Online and collaborate with your team across multiple devices. Focus on your work while this app handles the paperwork.

**Highlights:** Estimating, Invoicing, Payment tracking, QuickBooks Online sync, Multi-device sync, Offline functionality, Job templates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Craftsman Costbooks | $12.99 | per month |
| Basic Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Essentials Plan | $34.99 | per month |
| Pro Plan | $64.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great solution for estimating
- 👍 Easy to learn and operate
- 🚀 Convenient and professional
- 👍 Seamless access across devices
- 👍 Integrates with QuickBooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive for small contractors
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔒 Limited payment processor options
- 📄 Limited customization for invoice templates
- 🔒 Frequent layout/hierarchy changes

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting items from estimates causes issues with invoices
- Syncing problems leading to incorrect data
- App crashing and becoming unusable

**Requested features**

- Option to show labor and materials costs separately
- Ability to copy/paste entire sections in estimates
- Quarterly updates for cost books
- Stage manager support
- Basic company financial reports


### Construction Change Order App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/construction-change-order-app/id1017681058)

Streamline construction change order requests with this app. It allows for quick creation, supervisor review, and tracking of feedback. Features include labor/equipment details, document uploads, calculations, and offline/online functionality.

**Highlights:** Create construction change orders on the go, Offline and online work capability, Save and sync orders across devices, Track order statuses and supervisor feedback, Perform specific cost calculations, Share PDF files and upload custom forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $159.99 | per year |
| Ad removal | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Is Construction Change Order App free?

Construction Change Order App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ContractorTools or Construction Change Order App have ads?

Construction Change Order App shows ads; ContractorTools does not.

### Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or Construction Change Order App?

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Construction Change Order App every 4 months. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on September 28, 2026 and Construction Change Order App on September 10, 2026.

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