# ContractorTools vs SBX Invoice

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ContractorTools at 1.8K against SBX Invoice's 3. ContractorTools also leads on chart position (#178 vs unranked). SBX Invoice's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, ads 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 SBX Invoice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SBX Invoice 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. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 100% of SBX Invoice's.

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, SBX Invoice monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | SBX Invoice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/sbx-invoice/id6443503332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 85 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) | [SBX Software Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1646627323) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

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

**Currently charting:** #178 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


### SBX Invoice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sbx-invoice/id6443503332)

This app helps small businesses and freelancers create professional invoices, estimates, and track expenses. It offers product inventory management and reporting tools, with offline functionality. A free tier is available with limitations, alongside a trial and subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Professional invoice creation, Estimate and quote generation, Expense tracking and categorization, Product inventory management, Offline working capability, Customizable invoice appearance, Reporting and charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription – Save 20% | $95.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Is SBX Invoice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ContractorTools or SBX Invoice?

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

### Do ContractorTools or SBX Invoice have ads?

Neither ContractorTools nor SBX Invoice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or SBX Invoice?

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and SBX Invoice monthly. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on October 17, 2026 and SBX Invoice on October 8, 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.*