Comparison

Sullivan PDR Estimator vs RedX Decks

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

Head to head
About

Sullivan PDR Estimator

This app provides a comprehensive solution for PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) estimates, handling hail damage, large dents, and door dings. It offers features like QuickBooks integration, hail matrices, multi-user support, and automatic document generation for invoices and reports.

Highlights
  • QuickBooks Online integration
  • Hail matrices from insurance companies
  • Multi-user functionality
  • Automatic R&I item addition
  • VIN scanning
  • Automatic document generation
  • Earnings reports
Features
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Get started with your thirty day FREE trial today! The Sullivan PDR Estimator (SPDRE) is a complete solution for PDR needs, providing for hail, large dent, and door ding estimates. Features: - integrate seamlessly with QuickBooks Online - hail matrices from multiple insurance companies - multiple cars on ding estimates - automatically add R&I items (if desired) for any panel - R&I items have hours automatically added. Adjust the default hours or amounts as needed - multi-user functionality. You can assign jobs to your techs, or have them create the estimate and assign it to themselves. They see the estimates they have created or had assigned to them, you see everything - price ding estimates by car or per panel - fair and consistent pricing for large dent PDR - automatic generation of documents, including retail invoice, shop invoice, ding invoice, ding statement, hail supplement, authorization to pay document, payout document for technicians, and earnings report. (On the Documents screen, simply swipe left or right to reveal any other available documents) - take pictures with device camera, include in documents - print or email documents easily - override panel prices - earnings report. Customizable by shop, dealer, date, technician, or estimate type - VIN scanning - duplicate VIN checking - duplicate Stock Number checking ...and lots more!

About

RedX Decks

Design and visualize complex deck structures, including roofs and stairs, with automatic framing and structural calculations. Generate professional, permit-ready blueprints and detailed material lists for efficient construction.

Highlights
  • 3D deck and roof design
  • Automatic framing layouts
  • Structural calculations
  • Permit-ready blueprints
  • Material and cut lists
  • 3D visualization and renders
Features
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Design decks. Add roofs. Generate permit ready blueprints. RedX Decks is powerful deck design software for contractors, designers, and serious DIY builders. Create structurally sound decks, add roof-over-deck systems with beams and posts, and generate professional construction drawings in minutes. Build straight, wraparound, gazebo, L-shaped, U-shaped, freestanding, multi-level, or fully custom decks with automatic framing layouts and structural calculations. Decks With Roof Structures Design: • Roof over deck systems • Post and beam covered decks • Gazebo roofs • Decks with integrated stairs and railings • Multi-level structural framing Create complete deck and roof framing plans including beams, joists, posts, and railing systems. Permit Ready Blueprints Generate professional PDF construction drawings: • Joist and beam layout plans • Elevation blueprints • Framing layouts • Post and railing layouts • Stair stringer plans • Structural load calculations • Detailed material and cut lists Perfect for permit applications, contractor submissions, inspections, and client presentations. Automatic Structural & Framing Layout RedX automatically calculates: • Deck tributary areas • Beam sizing logic • Joist and beam placement • Load distribution • Structural checks Automatically generate: • Beam layouts • Joist layouts • Divider boards • Joist blocking • Post spacing • Stair framing Adjust spacing, deck load, materials, and wood species to match your project requirements. 3D Visualization & High-Quality Renders View your deck and roof structure in realistic 3D. Rotate, zoom, and inspect every component before building. Export high-resolution render images for client presentations, marketing, social media, or permit documentation. Complete Material & Cut Lists Get accurate: • Lumber quantities • Cut lists • Fastener estimates • Material summaries Reduce waste and build with confidence. Built for decks attached to a house or fully freestanding structures — from simple backyard builds to covered roof-over-deck systems. Download RedX Decks and start creating permit ready deck and roof blueprints today. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ RedX Apps Terms of Service https://www.redxapps.com/terms-of-service In-App Purchases Available Premium Monthly and Yearly subscriptions unlock advanced features. Payment is charged to your iTunes account and renews automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your App Store settings. Current pricing starts at $6.99 USD/month or $59.99 USD/year. Prices may vary by region and are subject to change. Active subscriptions cannot be canceled during the billing period.

Screenshots

Sullivan PDR Estimator4 screens
RedX Decks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sullivan PDR Estimator at 86% against RedX Decks's 31%. Sullivan PDR Estimator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). RedX Decks's advantage is ratings volume (528 vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. Sullivan PDR Estimator sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and RedX Decks sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sullivan PDR Estimator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedX Decks has 528 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Sullivan PDR Estimator's written reviews are positive against 31% of RedX Decks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sullivan PDR Estimator ships an update every 3 weeks, RedX Decks every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sullivan PDR Estimator versus RedX Decks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSullivan PDR EstimatorRedX Decks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (528 ratings)
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better30.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1528 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB177 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames SullivanRedX Technology Inc

Customer experience

Sullivan PDR Estimator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

RedX Decks

All ratings528 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative14.2%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative64.1%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Sullivan PDR Estimator

One-time6
  • 1 Month Subscription for Sponsored User$19.99
  • 1 Month Subscription$39.99
  • 6 Month Subscription for Sponsored User$99.99
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  • 12 Month Subscription for Sponsored User$169.99
  • 6 Month Subscription$219.99
  • 1 Year Subscription$399.99
9 purchases

RedX Decks

Subscriptions6
  • RedX Decks Pro$6.991 Month
  • RedX Apps Pro++ Monthly$9.991 Month
  • RedX Decks Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
Show 3 more
  • RedX Apps Pro++$59.991 Year
  • RedX Decks Pro7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • RedX Apps Bundle1 Year trial2 variants$179.991 Year
One-time3
  • 20 Render Credits$9.99
  • 100 Render Credits$29.99
  • 200 Render Credits$44.99

Questions

Is Sullivan PDR Estimator free?
Sullivan PDR Estimator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RedX Decks free?
RedX Decks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sullivan PDR Estimator or RedX Decks?
Sullivan PDR Estimator is rated higher. Sullivan PDR Estimator averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RedX Decks averages 4.3 from 528 ratings.
Do Sullivan PDR Estimator or RedX Decks have ads?
Neither Sullivan PDR Estimator nor RedX Decks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sullivan PDR Estimator or RedX Decks?
Sullivan PDR Estimator ships an update every 3 weeks, and RedX Decks every 10 days. Most recently, Sullivan PDR Estimator was updated on October 10, 2026 and RedX Decks on October 20, 2026.

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