# ContractorTools vs BidBuild

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BidBuild at none against ContractorTools's 7. BidBuild also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ContractorTools's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 3) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ContractorTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. BidBuild asks for nothing beyond the download.

BidBuild holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ContractorTools has 1.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, BidBuild every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | BidBuild |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bidbuild/id1671883595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 32 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) | [BidBuild Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671883597) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

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

**Currently charting:** #188 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


### BidBuild

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bidbuild/id1671883595)

Manage your construction business with this comprehensive project management software. Track leads, jobs, vendors, billing, and inventory all in one place. Stay on top of your projects with a contingency monitor.

**Highlights:** Lead management, Job management, Billing and accounting, Contingency monitor, Inventory management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Is BidBuild free?

BidBuild is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ContractorTools or BidBuild?

BidBuild is rated higher. ContractorTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while BidBuild averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ContractorTools or BidBuild have ads?

Neither ContractorTools nor BidBuild shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or BidBuild?

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and BidBuild every 6 weeks. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on September 25, 2026 and BidBuild on June 1, 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.*