# ContractorTools vs OnTraq

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnTraq at none against ContractorTools's 7. OnTraq also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). ContractorTools's advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, OnTraq fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | OnTraq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) | [Acredit Technology Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569170637) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

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

**Currently charting:** #189 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


### OnTraq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ontraq/id6476317194)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Is OnTraq free?

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

### Do ContractorTools or OnTraq have ads?

Neither ContractorTools nor OnTraq shows ads.

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

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and OnTraq fortnightly. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on September 22, 2026 and OnTraq on July 25, 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.*