Comparison

ContractorTools vs AddWork

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

AddWork

Streamline your contracting business with this app for creating and managing estimates and change orders. It allows for instant client approvals via email or SMS, branded PDF generation, and AI-powered translation between English and Spanish. Track all your projects efficiently and professionally.

Highlights
  • Create and manage estimates
  • Generate branded PDF change orders
  • Instant client approvals via email/SMS
  • AI-powered English-Spanish translation
  • Track projects by client or job site
  • Free client portal with no login
Features
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The AddWork App makes it easy for contractors, home builders, and subcontractors to create and manage estimates and change orders—fast. Add line-item costs, attach photos, and generate a branded PDF in seconds. Send it via email or SMS for instant, legally compliant client approval. Track everything by client, job site, or status. No signature software needed, and clients get a free portal with zero logins or fees. AddWork’s AI-powered translation bridges the gap between English and Spanish speakers. Estimates sent in one language are automatically translated for the recipient—no miscommunication, no delays, just clarity. More language support is on the way. It’s free to try for 14 days. After that, just $9.99/month for unlimited use and we won't be hiding or trapping your data. Add team members for even less. Built by construction pros for real job sites, AddWork is designed to be so intuitive, even your 70-year-old crew member who hates smartphones can use it with zero training. Whether you're managing a remodel, a new build, or a quick change order, AddWork gets you faster approvals and eliminates lost paperwork. Your clients get a free portal—they never have to sign in or pay, they can just click the received email with your branded pdf to approve your request. In addition to instant, no-login client approvals, they can even attach notes or login for free to see all estimates and status updates. We've made the entire journey seamless. For Subcontractors & Home Builders: •Adjust and lock in estimates on the spot •Get approvals via email or SMS with one click •Track requests with smart sorting and search •Attach photos, translate from English-to-Spanish instantly or vice versa •Use saved line-items for faster field estimating •One click turns your estimate into a branded pdf •Request utilization by your subs to never have confusion around responsibilities and payment What matters most: •Stay organized – no lost work •Reduce confusion – keep everything in one place •Translate perfectly - break language barriers •Look professional, brand every estimate •All for less than the cost of a beer a month Add Work, Not Worries Enjoying the AddWork App? Leave us a rating and review below. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ContractorTools4 screens
AddWork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ContractorTools at 1.8K against AddWork's 9. AddWork's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ContractorTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and AddWork sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ContractorTools against 4.6 for AddWork. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ContractorTools has 1.8K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of ContractorTools's written reviews are positive against 100% of AddWork's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, AddWork every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ContractorTools versus AddWork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContractorToolsAddWork
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better4.6 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better9
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperContractor ToolsAddWork

Customer experience

ContractorTools

All ratings1,762 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral7.6%
Negative10.9%

AddWork

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

AddWork

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
4 purchases

AddWork

Subscriptions4
  • AddWork Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro + Starter$19.991 Month
  • Pro + Team$29.991 Month
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  • Pro + Org$49.991 Month

Questions

Is ContractorTools free?
ContractorTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AddWork free?
AddWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ContractorTools or AddWork?
ContractorTools is rated higher. ContractorTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while AddWork averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.
Do ContractorTools or AddWork have ads?
Neither ContractorTools nor AddWork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or AddWork?
ContractorTools ships an update every 5 weeks, and AddWork every 2 weeks. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on October 16, 2026 and AddWork on September 17, 2026.

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