Comparison

ContractorTools vs GetCost

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

GetCost

Streamline your business operations by creating professional estimates and invoices. Track payments, manage clients, and even estimate costs using real store product data. This app helps contractors and small businesses win more jobs and manage their finances efficiently.

Highlights
  • Create professional estimates and invoices
  • Accept credit card and PayPal payments
  • Send invoices via SMS, email, or PDF
  • Track client history and add comments
  • Estimate costs using real store product data
  • Unit conversion and paint calculator
  • Team collaboration and work order management
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Create accurate estimates and invoices, track your payments, add images and descriptions to win the jobs. GetCost is field service software for handymen, contractors, or any small business. Contractor Estimate & Invoice - Create estimates and invoices with a professional look and feel. - Allow your clients to pay you with credit cards (like VISA, MasterCard) and PayPal. - Send your estimates and invoices by SMS, email or download the PDF. - Manage your team and collect the payments of all your clients in your account. - Take pictures and draw on them. - Keep a markup on the total of your estimates and invoices that will not be visible to your clients. - Set discounts and taxes per item. Your Clients As A Priority - Get the client's history easily. - Use it as a CRM and keep comments on your clients. - Build trust with your clients, show them you are the perfect contractor for the job. Agenda & Timesheet - Keep track of your own time and your employees' time. - Keep your schedule efficient. - Freelancers can create an invoice with a detailed timesheet just by selecting the month. Track Your Expenses - Take pictures of your invoices so you don't lose them. Estimate With Real Store Products - The contractor's best feature! - Search through local store products to produce your estimates easily. - Get an estimated price for Plywood, OSB, Foams, 2x3, 2x4, 2x6, 2x8, Paint, Sinks, Concrete Blocks, Ceramic and a lot more. - Accurate estimates mean more wins for you and your business. A Calculator For Contractors - Unit conversion: metric, imperial, yards, pounds, oz, gallons, grams, tons and other units. - Calculate the paint you need for your walls and rooms. Team - Work as a team! - Send Work Orders to your team members. - Review your team's estimates. - Gather all invoice payments in one account. App & Web - Access your data from anywhere: on your phone, tablet, or on the web from your computer (Mac or PC). For Contractors, Small Business & Freelancers Great if you are a Contractor, Carpenter, Painter, Roofer, Drywall Installer, General Contractor, Carpet and Flooring Installer, Concrete Contractor, Fencing Contractor, Gutter Installer, HVAC & Refrigeration Tech, Insulation Installer, Janitor, Excavator, Landscaper, Mason, Plumber, Remodeler, Electrician, Restoration Contractor, Siding Installer, Tile Setter, Window & Door Contractor, Framer, Freelancer and more. Terms of Use: https://www.getcost.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://www.getcost.com/policy

Screenshots

ContractorTools4 screens
GetCost4 screens

Verdict

The call

ContractorTools and GetCost both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 67% of GetCost's. ContractorTools also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 and GetCost sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ContractorTools against 4.8 for GetCost. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 601 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 67% of GetCost's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, GetCost every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
ContractorTools versus GetCost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContractorToolsGetCost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings)4.8 (601 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better601
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#198 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperContractor ToolsGetCost

Customer experience

ContractorTools

All ratings1,762 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative11.8%

GetCost

All ratings601 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
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

GetCost

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
10 purchases

GetCost

Subscriptions10
  • PRO Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Essential Monthly2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$19.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • PRO Monthly$39.991 Month
  • PRO Monthly$59.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Essential Yearly2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Enterprise Monthly$159.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly$199.991 Year
  • PRO Yearly$599.991 Year

Questions

Is ContractorTools free?
ContractorTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GetCost free?
GetCost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ContractorTools or GetCost?
GetCost is rated higher. ContractorTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while GetCost averages 4.8 from 601 ratings.
Do ContractorTools or GetCost have ads?
Neither ContractorTools nor GetCost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or GetCost?
ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and GetCost every 3 weeks. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on October 20, 2026 and GetCost on October 18, 2026.

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