# ContractorTools vs Probuild (App for Contractors)

The clearest difference is rating: Probuild (App for Contractors) at 4.9 against ContractorTools's 4.7. ContractorTools's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 399). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ContractorTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Probuild (App for Contractors) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Probuild (App for Contractors) holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 399 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 86% of Probuild (App for Contractors)'s.

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Probuild (App for Contractors) every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | Probuild (App for Contractors) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews) | **[4.9 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probuild-app-for-contractors/id1387560825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 399 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) | [Probuild Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126050454) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

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

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

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


### Probuild (App for Contractors)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probuild-app-for-contractors/id1387560825)

Manage your construction or trade business from your smartphone with this comprehensive app. Create estimates and invoices, track projects and timesheets, and communicate with your team. It offers offline access and the ability to capture client signatures.

**Highlights:** Create estimates and invoices, Track timesheets and payroll, Manage projects remotely, Offline access to information, Add photos and capture signatures, In-app team communication, Worker location tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $249.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for business organization
- 👍 Comprehensive features
- 👍 Good for invoices and estimates
- 👍 Professional invoice layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Drains battery fast
- 👎 Extremely basic functionality
- 👎 Lacks scheduling
- 👎 Inadequate for tracking progress or changes
- 👎 Cannot add subcontractors

**Reported bugs**

- Does not track hours for some users

**Requested features**

- Scheduling/calendar function
- Ability to track progress
- Ability to show changes
- Ability to add subcontractors
- Receipts folder within projects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Is Probuild (App for Contractors) free?

Probuild (App for Contractors) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ContractorTools or Probuild (App for Contractors)?

Probuild (App for Contractors) is rated higher. ContractorTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Probuild (App for Contractors) averages 4.9 from 399 ratings.

### Do ContractorTools or Probuild (App for Contractors) have ads?

Neither ContractorTools nor Probuild (App for Contractors) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or Probuild (App for Contractors)?

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Probuild (App for Contractors) every 4 weeks. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on September 25, 2026 and Probuild (App for Contractors) on September 22, 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.*