Comparison

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay vs Calculator for Contractors

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay

This app helps freelancers, contractors, and small businesses create professional estimates, invoices, and quotes quickly. It offers features like PDF export, custom branding, and offline mode to streamline the billing process and get paid faster.

Highlights
  • Instant estimate creation
  • Convert estimates to invoices
  • PDF export and email
  • Custom branding with logo
  • Pre-built templates
  • Auto-calculates taxes and totals
  • Customer and item management
  • Offline mode
Features
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**Estimate Maker - Invoice +** Create Estimates, Invoices & Quotes – Fast, Easy & Professional! Need a fast and reliable way to create estimates, invoices, and quotes on the go? Whether you're a freelancer, contractor, or small business owner, Estimate Maker - Invoice + is your all-in-one tool to send professional documents, win more jobs, and get paid faster. No complicated setup. Just simple, powerful invoicing in your pocket. --- Top Features to Save You Time & Win Clients * Instant Estimate Maker – Create accurate, professional estimates in under a minute * Invoice Generator App – Convert estimates to invoices with one tap * PDF Estimates & Invoices – Export and email as high-quality PDFs instantly * Custom Branding – Add your logo, business details, and custom notes * Pre-built Templates – Choose from clean, modern templates that impress clients * Tax, Discount, and Totals – Auto-calculates everything, including GST, VAT, or custom taxes * Customer & Item Management – Save clients, services, and products for faster quoting * Offline Mode – Works even without internet connection * Send via Email or Print – Share instantly or print on the spot --- Perfect For: * Contractors & Tradespeople * Freelancers & Consultants * Electricians, Plumbers, Builders * Designers, Developers, Photographers * Cleaning Services, Handymen * Small Businesses & Startups --- Why People Love Estimate Maker - Invoice +: * Simple to use — no training needed * Saves time and reduces paperwork * Helps you look professional and organized * Gets you paid on time with clear, detailed invoices --- Start winning jobs and getting paid faster — Download Estimate Maker - Invoice + now! --- Upgrade to Subscription Version The subscription version offers cloud sync and backup, allowing you to securely save all your data and share it across multiple iOS devices. Upgrading requires an auto-renewal subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. **Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:** http://invoicemkr.com/privacy.html http://invoicemkr.com/terms.html Feel free to contact us for anything. Simplify your life now.

About

Calculator for Contractors

This app helps contractors perform essential on-the-go calculations for projects, including measurements, material estimates, and electrical conversions. Save calculations to projects, mark favorites, and access a free invoicing tool.

Highlights
  • Square Footage Calculator
  • Measurement Conversions
  • Fraction Math
  • Electrical Calculations
  • Project Saving
  • Favorites Tab
  • Free Invoicing Tool
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Designed for contractors of all types, ContractorCalculator is the easiest way to calculate and save important calculations while in the field. Handle on-the-go calculations like square footage, measurement conversions, and fraction math to trade specific calculations like amps to watts, drywall footage, roof footage, and wire size calculations. Once calculated, simply save them to projects to retrieve at anytime. ContractorCalculator also allows you to store your go-to calculations in your favorites tab and categorize them by project. Users also have quick access to the free invoicing and estimate tool, SimplySend. Features include: Square Footage Calculator Decimals to Fractions Converter Fraction Calculator Measurement Conversion Amps to Watts Calculator Wire Size Calculator Amps by Wire Size Chart Wall and Paint Footage Calculator Drywall Footage Calculator Flooring Calculator Roof Footage Calculator Siding and Brick Calculator And more!

Screenshots

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay4 screens
Calculator for Contractors4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calculator for Contractors at none against Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay's 2. Calculator for Contractors also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.2). On price 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. Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Calculator for Contractors asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay has 165 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay's written reviews are positive against 78% of Calculator for Contractors's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay ships an update weekly, Calculator for Contractors every 44 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay versus Calculator for Contractors: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEstimate Maker, Contractor PayCalculator for Contractors
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (165 ratings) — better4.2 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews — better77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings165 — better15
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 44 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperB TO J PTY LTDFlicent Inc

Customer experience

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay

All ratings164 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.6%

Calculator for Contractors

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

Bugs and requests

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Estimates/invoices disappearing or not saving properly
  • Freezing or crashing when trying to access invoices
  • Glitches with sending estimates/invoices via email or text

Requested features

4 requests
  • Integrated spelling/grammar check
  • Automatic sales tax calculator
  • More customization options for invoices
  • Improved sync and data backup functionality

Calculator for Contractors

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
None

Calculator for Contractors

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay free?
Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Calculator for Contractors free?
Calculator for Contractors is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay or Calculator for Contractors?
Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay is rated higher. Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while Calculator for Contractors averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.
Do Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay or Calculator for Contractors have ads?
Calculator for Contractors shows ads; Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay does not.
Which is updated more often, Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay or Calculator for Contractors?
Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay ships an update weekly, and Calculator for Contractors every 44 months. Most recently, Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay was updated on November 1, 2026 and Calculator for Contractors on November 2, 2026.

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