# ContractorTools vs Invoice Maker・Billing App

ContractorTools and Invoice Maker・Billing App both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 56% of Invoice Maker・Billing App's. Invoice Maker・Billing App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 1.8K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ContractorTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Invoice Maker・Billing App sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ContractorTools against 4.8 for Invoice Maker・Billing App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 56% of Invoice Maker・Billing App's.

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Invoice Maker・Billing App every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | Invoice Maker・Billing App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-makerbilling-app/id1447239633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **7.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 56.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #194 | **#99** |
| Size | 118 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) | [Saldo Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277532073) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

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

**Currently charting:** #194 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


### Invoice Maker・Billing App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-makerbilling-app/id1447239633)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

Create and share professional invoices and estimates quickly from any device. Save time on paperwork, stay organized, and get paid faster with customizable branding and payment options. Focus on your business while this app handles your billing.

**Highlights:** Create invoices and estimates quickly, Convert estimates to invoices, Save product/service details, Calculate taxes and discounts, Add payment methods, Customizable branding, Add signatures and photos

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Saldo Apps Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Saldo Apps Premium | $11.99 | per 7 days |
| Saldo Apps Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Invoice Maker PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Invoice Maker PRO Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Saldo Apps Premium Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly layout
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 📝 Professional-looking invoices
- 💰 Convenient payment options
- 📊 Helpful reporting and tracking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔄 Issues with syncing and data loss
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🕰️ Slow response times
- 🔒 Security and login problems

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices not sending properly
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Data loss after app updates or device changes
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Invoices showing as drafts unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add late fee feature
- Improve invoice customization options
- Integrate with inventory management systems
- Provide better customer support channels
- Offer a one-time purchase option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Is Invoice Maker・Billing App free?

Invoice Maker・Billing App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ContractorTools or Invoice Maker・Billing App?

Invoice Maker・Billing App is rated higher. ContractorTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Invoice Maker・Billing App averages 4.8 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do ContractorTools or Invoice Maker・Billing App have ads?

Neither ContractorTools nor Invoice Maker・Billing App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or Invoice Maker・Billing App?

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Invoice Maker・Billing App every 2 weeks. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on September 22, 2026 and Invoice Maker・Billing App on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ContractorTools or Invoice Maker・Billing App?

ContractorTools currently peaks at #194 in the App Store charts, and Invoice Maker・Billing App at #99. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*