# ContractorTools vs Countertops Draw

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.

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.

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.

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, Countertops Draw daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | Countertops Draw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews)** | [4.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countertops-draw/id1617910987/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #174 | **#113** |
| Size | 85 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) | [SIMPLE APP SOLUTIONS INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577869132) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### Countertops Draw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/countertops-draw/id1617910987)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Paid · Business (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 20, 2026 and Countertops Draw on October 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ContractorTools or Countertops Draw?

ContractorTools currently peaks at #174 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*