# ContractorTools vs EZ Change Orders

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ContractorTools at 1.8K against EZ Change Orders's 1. ContractorTools also leads on chart position (#187 vs unranked). EZ Change Orders's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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 EZ Change Orders sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $29.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EZ Change Orders 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ContractorTools | EZ Change Orders |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/ez-change-orders-contractors/id6795239468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 86 MB | 63 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) | [Streamline Social](https://appshunter.io/developer/894186043) |

## What reviewers say

### ContractorTools

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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


### EZ Change Orders

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-change-orders-contractors/id6795239468)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Core Monthly | $29.00 | per month |
| Core Annual | $229.00 | per year |
| 3 change orders | $18.00 | one-time |
| 20 change orders | $79.00 | one-time |
| 50 change orders | $149.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ContractorTools free?

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

### Is EZ Change Orders free?

EZ Change Orders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ContractorTools or EZ Change Orders?

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

### Do ContractorTools or EZ Change Orders have ads?

Neither ContractorTools nor EZ Change Orders shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ContractorTools or EZ Change Orders?

ContractorTools ships an update every 3 weeks, and EZ Change Orders every 3 weeks. Most recently, ContractorTools was updated on October 24, 2026 and EZ Change Orders on October 24, 2026.

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