# ContractorTools vs ProBizPay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProBizPay at none against ContractorTools's 7. ProBizPay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ContractorTools's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

ProBizPay 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ContractorTools ships an update every 3 weeks, ProBizPay every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | ProBizPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/contractortools/id707055968/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probizpay/id6759946179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contractor Tools](https://appshunter.io/developer/707055953) | [ProBiz Pay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881842302) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

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

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


### ProBizPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/probizpay/id6759946179)

This app streamlines job management and payments for trade professionals. It helps create estimates, schedule crews, accept payments on-site, and manage business finances. Features include AI-assisted descriptions, route planning, and customer portals.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted estimates, Job scheduling and organization, On-site payment acceptance, Customer portal, Route planning, Automated reminders, Accounting and reporting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Is ProBizPay free?

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

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

ProBizPay is rated higher. ContractorTools averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while ProBizPay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ContractorTools or ProBizPay have ads?

Neither ContractorTools nor ProBizPay shows ads.

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

ContractorTools ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProBizPay every 5 weeks. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on October 22, 2026 and ProBizPay on October 22, 2026.

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