# ContractorTools vs Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate

The clearest difference is update cadence: Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate at every 3 days against ContractorTools's every 5 weeks. Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 81%). ContractorTools's advantage is chart position (#172 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $11.49 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 Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 89% of Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate's.

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractor-plus-invoice-and-estimate/id1526947450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **89.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#172** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) | [Contractor Plus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/480285772) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

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

**Currently charting:** #172 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


### Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractor-plus-invoice-and-estimate/id1526947450)

Streamline your contracting business with tools for creating professional estimates, sending invoices, and managing projects. Offer client financing, track team time and mileage, and collect payments easily. Showcase completed work and gather client reviews to grow your business.

**Highlights:** Itemized estimates with photos, Branded invoices and payment collection, Client financing options, Job scheduling and team management, Supply pricing and shopping lists, Pre-written client contracts, GPS-validated time clock and mileage log, Post-inspection reports and review requests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional (Monthly) | $11.49 | per month |
| Professional (Monthly) | $11.99 | per month |
| Professional (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly (1 User) | $23.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly (1 User) | $29.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Monthly (1 User) | $39.99 | per month |
| Corporate (Monthly) | $49.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Monthly (1 User) | $49.99 | per month |
| PRO Monthly (1 User) | $49.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly (2 Users) | $59.99 | per month |
| Ultimate Monthly (2 Users) | $79.99 | per month |
| Professional (Yearly) | $89.99 | per year |
| Professional Monthly (3 Users) | $89.99 | per month |
| Professional (Yearly) | $91.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Monthly (2 Users) | $99.99 | per month |
| PRO Team Monthly (2 Users) | $99.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly (4 Users) | $116.99 | per month |
| Professional (Annual Savings) | $119.99 | per year |
| Professional Yearly (1 User) | $134.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Monthly (3 Users) | $149.99 | per month |
| Professional Yearly (1 User) | $169.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Yearly (1 User) | $349.99 | per year |
| PRO Annual (1 User) | $359.99 | per year |
| Professional Yearly (3 Users) | $509.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Yearly (2 Users) | $699.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Streamlined team communication
- 👍 Clean and easy-to-use design
- 👍 Helpful reminders and accountability
- 👍 Professional-looking estimates and invoices
- 👍 Convenient live map and route planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 💡 Desire for more customization options
- 💡 Need for improved mobile device compatibility

**Reported bugs**

- Permission denied error when scheduling
- Estimate total not updating after edits

**Requested features**

- Deposit payment options
- Expanded material pricing database
- Integrated project scheduling calendar
- Enhanced team collaboration features
- Improved contract and proposal templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Is Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate free?

Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ContractorTools or Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate?

Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate is rated higher. ContractorTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate averages 4.8 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do ContractorTools or Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate have ads?

Neither ContractorTools nor Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate?

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate every 3 days. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on October 20, 2026 and Contractor+ Invoice & Estimate on October 20, 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.*