Comparison

ContractorTools vs Hustle Help

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

Hustle Help

Features
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HU$TLE - Get Odd Jobs Done Fast Need help with yard work, moving, cleaning, or handyman tasks? Or looking to earn extra cash doing odd jobs in your neighborhood? HU$TLE connects you with local workers and job opportunities instantly. For Job Posters: • Post any job in minutes - lawn care, cleaning, moving, delivery, pet care, tutoring, tech help, and more • Set your own price or negotiate • Secure payment with built-in escrow protection • Review and rate workers • Choose from verified, rated applicants For Workers: • Find local gigs that fit your schedule • Get paid quickly and securely (90% payout after 10% platform fee) • Build your reputation with reviews • Flexible work - one-time, hourly, or recurring jobs • No middleman - connect directly with job posters Safe & Secure: • Payment protection with escrow • Dispute resolution system • User reviews and ratings • Report inappropriate jobs or users Whether you need a task done or want to earn extra income, HU$TLE makes it simple, fast, and secure. Terms of Use / EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ContractorTools4 screens
Hustle Help4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: ContractorTools at #199 against Hustle Help's unranked. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Hustle Help sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
ContractorTools versus Hustle Help: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContractorToolsHustle Help
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperContractor ToolsWALTER ODEL ANDERSON

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

Hustle Help

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
6 purchases

Hustle Help

Subscriptions6
  • In-App Message$15.007 Days
  • Weekly Profile Boost$20.007 Days
  • Featured Service$25.007 Days
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  • Home Feed Placement$50.007 Days
  • Monthly Profile Boost$50.001 Month
  • Sponsored Banner$100.007 Days

Questions

Is ContractorTools free?
ContractorTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hustle Help free?
Hustle Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ContractorTools or Hustle Help have ads?
Neither ContractorTools nor Hustle Help shows ads.

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