Comparison

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay vs Paintbox App for Painters

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

Paintbox App for Painters

This app simplifies paint estimating and contracting. It allows users to create professional proposals, manage projects with live updates, and send secure invoices via Stripe. Additionally, it connects users with local painting professionals.

Highlights
  • Paint estimating templates
  • Project management tools
  • Secure invoicing with Stripe
  • Pro Directory for networking
  • Client and subcontractor management
  • Live project updates and scheduling
Features
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PaintBox is the all-in-one painting contractor app built to help painting businesses create estimates faster, stay organized, win more jobs, and manage projects from anywhere. Whether you're a solo painter or growing painting company, PaintBox combines estimating, invoicing, scheduling, client management, project tracking, and follow-up tools into a single platform designed specifically for painting contractors. CREATE PROFESSIONAL ESTIMATES Build accurate painting estimates in minutes using interior, exterior, and custom estimate templates. Generate professional proposals, calculate paint and material quantities, and send estimates directly to clients. MANAGE CLIENTS AND PROJECTS Keep every lead, estimate, invoice, photo, document, and project organized in one place. Track project progress, manage customer information, and stay on top of every job from start to finish. SEND INVOICES AND GET PAID Create professional invoices and accept secure online payments through Stripe. Track payment status and manage your business finances with ease. FOLLOW UP AND WIN MORE WORK Stay connected with customers through automated reminders, estimate follow-ups, review requests, email communication, and SMS messaging. SCHEDULE YOUR BUSINESS Manage appointments, estimates, and projects with built-in scheduling and Google Calendar integration to keep your team organized. STORE PHOTOS AND DOCUMENTS Capture job site photos, organize project documentation, and share progress updates with clients through the client portal. BUILT FOR PAINTING CONTRACTORS PaintBox was created specifically for residential and commercial painting businesses that need a simple, professional way to estimate jobs, manage customers, track projects, and grow their company. Perfect for: • House Painters • Painting Contractors • Commercial Painters • Residential Painting Companies • Painting Estimators • Small Painting Businesses

Screenshots

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay4 screens
Paintbox App for Painters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay at 4.7 against Paintbox App for Painters's 4.2. Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (165 vs 17). Paintbox App for Painters's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Paintbox App for Painters sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay's written reviews are positive against 100% of Paintbox App for Painters's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay ships an update weekly, Paintbox App for Painters every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay versus Paintbox App for Painters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEstimate Maker, Contractor PayPaintbox App for Painters
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (165 ratings) — better4.2 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews90.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings165 — better17
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperB TO J PTY LTDAdam Padolsky

Customer experience

Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay

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

Paintbox App for Painters

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Paintbox App for Painters

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
4 purchases

Paintbox App for Painters

Subscriptions4
  • PaintBox Unlimited$29.991 Month
  • Pro$29.991 Month
  • Pro + Web$39.991 Month
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  • Premium$59.991 Month

Questions

Is Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay free?
Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paintbox App for Painters free?
Paintbox App for Painters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay or Paintbox App for Painters?
Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay is rated higher. Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 165 ratings, while Paintbox App for Painters averages 4.2 from 17 ratings.
Do Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay or Paintbox App for Painters have ads?
Neither Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay nor Paintbox App for Painters shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay or Paintbox App for Painters?
Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay ships an update weekly, and Paintbox App for Painters every 3 weeks. Most recently, Estimate Maker, Contractor Pay was updated on November 1, 2026 and Paintbox App for Painters on November 3, 2026.

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