# ContractorTools vs Invoice Maker App

ContractorTools and Invoice Maker App both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 44% of Invoice Maker App's. ContractorTools also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). Invoice Maker App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 App sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 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 Invoice Maker App. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 2.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 44% of Invoice Maker App's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | Invoice Maker App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-app-invoicebase/id1614431204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.8K | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **81.5% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

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

**Currently charting:** #200 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 App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-maker-app-invoicebase/id1614431204)

Create professional invoices and estimates quickly and easily. This app helps small business owners and freelancers manage billing, track payments, and send documents to clients on the go. Customize with your logo and preferred formats.

**Highlights:** Create professional estimates and invoices, Convert estimates to invoices, Manage billing and payment status, Customizable templates with company logo, Support for taxes and discounts, Export to PDF and send via email

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Invoice Maker Monthly VIP | $3.49 | per month |
| Invoice Maker Weekly VIP | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP discount 15%OFF | $6.99 | per month |
| Enjoy 30% Off on Monthly VIP | $8.99 | per month |
| Invoice Maker Quarterly VIP | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP mensual | $12.99 | per month |
| Quarterly VIP Discount 15% OFF | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Invoice Maker Quarterly VIP | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Invoice Maker Yearly VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP - Save 15% | $44.99 | per year |
| Three Days Free Trial: 30% OFF | $48.99 | per year |
| Invoice Maker Yearly VIP | $55.99 | per year |
| Three Days Free Trial | $79.99 | per year |
| InvoiceBase 7 Days Free Trial | $79.99 | per year |
| Invoice Maker Yearly VIP | $79.99 | per year |
| Permanenter VIP | $59.99 | one-time |
| Invoice Maker Lifetime VIP | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient features
- 💡 Good templates
- 😊 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes
- 🔒 Account login issues
- 💰 Paid features not worth it
- 🔍 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Invoices losing description
- Paid features not working as expected
- Inability to login on new devices

**Requested features**

- Multi-device access
- Data transfer between devices
- Improved invoice management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Is Invoice Maker App free?

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

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

Invoice Maker App is rated higher. ContractorTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Invoice Maker App averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.

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

Invoice Maker App shows ads; ContractorTools does not.

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

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

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