Comparison

ContractorTools vs GOLDEN STATE

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ContractorTools

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
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ContractorTools helps you estimate, invoice, and get paid, all from your iPhone or iPad. —————— WHY CONTRACTORS LOVE CONTRACTORTOOLS - SAVES TIME – Build estimates on the jobsite instead of at the kitchen table at night. Start from job templates and your own costbooks. - WIN MORE JOBS – Send the quote before you leave. Let customers sign on your phone or iPad and say YES on the spot. - GET PAID FASTER – Turn an approved estimate into an invoice in a tap and collect card payments through Stripe. No more chasing checks. - PRICE MATERIALS FAST – Add Home Depot products straight to your estimates with live pricing and inventory from your local store. Use your ProXtra account for discounts, then have materials delivered or pick them up. - KNOW YOUR COSTS – Add Craftsman costbooks (optional) for 40,000+ construction cost items, localized by zip code in the US or postal code in Canada. - WORK ANYWHERE – ContractorTools is a native app that works fully offline. Keep working in a basement or at a remote site, and your data syncs when you're back online. - RUN YOUR TEAM – Sync between multiple users and devices so everyone sees the same jobs, estimates, and invoices. - KEEP YOUR BOOKS CLEAN – Sync estimates, invoices, and payments to QuickBooks Online and skip the double entry. —————— KEY FEATURES - Estimates and quotes, sent by PDF via email or text message - Customer signatures on your phone or iPad - Invoicing and card payments - Change orders and credits - Draw schedules - Job costing - Job templates - Custom costbooks - Craftsman costbooks (optional in-app purchase) - Home Depot products with live pricing - QuickBooks Online sync - Multi-user, multi-device sync on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Full support for international currencies and units —————— WHO USES CONTRACTORTOOLS General contractors, handymen, plumbers, electricians, roofers, HVAC, remodelers, concrete specialists, home builders, fencing specialist, landscapers, painters, and other trades. —————— WHAT CONTRACTORS SAY "I can honestly say this is the best program we have ever used. Especially when you compare price, ease of use, Home Depot integrations, QuickBooks sync, and developer support. I've seen our customers respond to the estimates in such a positive way that it's helping us close more deals faster. Our speed and estimating accuracy have improved dramatically." —————— PRICING Try ContractorTools free for 30 days then subscribe to our Basic, Essentials, or Pro plan. Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account after the free trial ends. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. —————— ContractorTools is FREE to try out! Got Questions? We're here to help: Call (888) 802-1040 or email support@contractortools.com. Privacy Policy: https://contractortools.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://contractortools.com/terms

About

GOLDEN STATE

This business app provides instant access to company updates, contact information, and product details. Users can get quotes, log into their accounts, and find installation guides and local resources. Stay informed and connected with essential business information.

Highlights
  • Receive business updates and instructions
  • Direct contact with local outlets
  • Request quotes and delivery options
  • Account login and access
  • Information on local events
  • Access installation guides
  • Connect with local resources
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When you Succeed, We Succeed! Stay Current Receive notifications directly from Golden State including business hours, operational instructions and product information. Connect Contact your local Golden State outlet at the touch of a button. Get a Quote Let us know what you need and we’ll contact you directly with pricing and delivery options. Account Login Access your Golden State Account instantly by logging in. Events Learn about what’s happening at our locations. Installation Guides Access installation and how to guides directly from the manufacturer – all in one place! Resources Connect with local jurisdictions and other resources from your phone. Privacy Policy: https://www.goldenstatelumber.com/privacy-policy Privacy Notice for California Residents: https://www.goldenstatelumber.com/privacy-notice-for-california-residents Connect directly with us – email us at marketing@goldenstatelumber.com

Screenshots

ContractorTools4 screens
GOLDEN STATE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GOLDEN STATE at none against ContractorTools's 7. GOLDEN STATE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). ContractorTools's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ContractorTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. GOLDEN STATE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GOLDEN STATE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ContractorTools has 1.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 100% of GOLDEN STATE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, GOLDEN STATE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ContractorTools versus GOLDEN STATE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContractorToolsGOLDEN STATE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#186 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperContractor ToolsGolden State Lumber, Inc.

Customer experience

ContractorTools

All ratings1,762 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative10.9%

GOLDEN STATE

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ContractorTools

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

GOLDEN STATE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ContractorTools

Subscriptions4
  • Craftsman Costbooks1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Basic Plan1 Month trial2 variants$24.991 Month
  • Essentials Plan1 Month trial2 variants$34.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan1 Month trial2 variants$64.991 Month
None

GOLDEN STATE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ContractorTools free?
ContractorTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GOLDEN STATE free?
GOLDEN STATE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ContractorTools or GOLDEN STATE?
GOLDEN STATE is rated higher. ContractorTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while GOLDEN STATE averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do ContractorTools or GOLDEN STATE have ads?
GOLDEN STATE shows ads; ContractorTools does not.
Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or GOLDEN STATE?
ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and GOLDEN STATE every 6 weeks. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on October 16, 2026 and GOLDEN STATE on October 6, 2026.

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