Comparison

ContractorTools vs Countertops Draw

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

Countertops Draw

Create scale drawings for new countertops, detailing dimensions, finished edges, and backsplash areas. This tool is designed for professionals and homeowners alike to visualize and plan countertop projects.

Highlights
  • Scale drawing creation
  • Dimension detailing
  • Finished edge indication
  • Backsplash area marking
  • Professional and homeowner use
Features
Currently charting
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Drawing tool for new countertops. Builders, fabricators, estimators, and homeowners can use this app to produce a scale drawing that indicates: Dimensions - Finished edges - Backsplash Areas, and more.” Professionals may be interested in the more comprehensive experience of the app “Simple Countertops” which also produces and sends a report on details necessary to meet the needs of any countertop customer.

Screenshots

ContractorTools4 screens
Countertops Draw4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ContractorTools at Free against Countertops Draw's $4.99. ContractorTools also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 16). Countertops Draw's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 weeks). On ads, chart position and device support 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

ContractorTools is free to download; Countertops Draw costs $4.99 up front. ContractorTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Countertops Draw asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ContractorTools holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ContractorTools has 1.8K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 71% of Countertops Draw's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Countertops Draw daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
ContractorTools versus Countertops Draw: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContractorToolsCountertops Draw
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better4.0 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.8K — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#156#113 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperContractor ToolsSIMPLE APP SOLUTIONS INC

Customer experience

ContractorTools

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

Countertops Draw

All ratings16 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

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

Countertops Draw

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

Countertops Draw

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ContractorTools free?
ContractorTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Countertops Draw free?
Countertops Draw costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ContractorTools or Countertops Draw?
ContractorTools is rated higher. ContractorTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Countertops Draw averages 4.0 from 16 ratings.
Do ContractorTools or Countertops Draw have ads?
Neither ContractorTools nor Countertops Draw shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or Countertops Draw?
ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and Countertops Draw daily. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on October 17, 2026 and Countertops Draw on October 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, ContractorTools or Countertops Draw?
ContractorTools currently peaks at #156 in the App Store charts, and Countertops Draw at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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