Comparison

Tradify vs OctopusPro

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

Head to head
About

Tradify

Streamline your trade business operations with this comprehensive tool for managing quotes, scheduling jobs, and sending invoices. Save time on administrative tasks and gain better control over your business finances and projects. Ideal for small to medium-sized trade businesses.

Highlights
  • Job tracking and scheduling
  • Quoting and invoicing
  • Timesheets and task management
  • Subcontractor management
  • Job costing reports
  • Accounting software sync
  • Online payment processing
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Join thousands of contractors & tradespeople using Tradify to manage their quoting, scheduling, invoicing, and other business admin. Simple & easy to use, Tradify’s job management software gives you complete control of your business. Get organized and save yourself hundreds of admin hours with Tradify. Perfect for businesses between 1 and 20 people, only Tradify gives you access to all its features on any device, anytime, anywhere. THE COMPLETE TOOLBOX Job tracking & scheduling Quoting Invoicing Timesheets & task management Subcontractor management Job notes (photos & video) Job costing reports Syncs with Accounting software: QuickBooks & Xero Sync new work enquiries from web/email Automated follow ups on unactioned quotes & invoices Take credit card payments online or onsite Custom kits for frequent orders, quotes and invoices Connects with your Google Calendar on mobile Free setup & training Helpful customer support from real people No setup fee, cancel anytime. WHO USES TRADIFY? Electricians Plumbers Builders Handymen HVAC Technicians Painters Roofers Glaziers Marine Mechanics Locksmiths Landscape Designers Gardeners/Lawn Maintenance Security Specialists Pest Control + Many More WHAT TRADESPEOPLE ARE SAYING… “It’s definitely making me money. When I send out an invoice or quote, they look professional. I don’t get phone calls anymore from my regular clients about my invoices – and they’re paid within a couple of days.” Lee Fisher, Lc Fisher Electrical, Nottingham, United Kingdom. "Tradify has given me a life again, with time out of the office at night. I tried other software and was disappointed until I switched to Tradify." Gary Grey, A Grade Electricians, Victoria “It is an amazing tool to save me time, money, and run a more efficient business...less time at my desk, more time for billable time on the jobsite and more time for ME!" Doug Harrison, Big Bass Carpentry, Grand Bend, Canada. GET IN TOUCH Have questions or feedback? Contact us anytime at support@tradifyhq.com or follow us @tradifyhq. READ OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS HERE: https://www.tradifyhq.com/terms READ OUR PRIVACY POLICY HERE: Our terms and conditions and privacy policy are available on our website at: https://www.tradifyhq.com/privacy

About

OctopusPro

Streamline operations and reduce costs by managing your mobile workforce and customer interactions. This software is designed for a wide range of service industries, helping businesses of all sizes to efficiently schedule, dispatch, and manage their teams.

Highlights
  • Mobile workforce management
  • Customer management
  • Operational cost reduction
  • Industry-tailored solutions
  • Scheduling and dispatching
  • Contractor management
Features
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OctopusPro will help you reduce staff and customer management and operational costs, allowing you to concentrate on providing the best possible service to your clients, wherever they are. Manage your mobile workforce with ease! Take control over your growing team, wherever they are! OctopusPro field service management software can be used for any mobile service industry, from cleaning, to gardening, mowing, locksmiths, pool care, plumbing, antennas, dog washing, babysitting, car detailing, removals, skip bins, private tutoring, security, painting, tiling, heating and cooling, solar system installations, pest control, or whatever it may be that your business offers as a service to its clients. Octopus Pro is also ideal for real estate agents and builders to manage contractors that work on properties they manage. Field Service Management Software Tailored to Fit Your Industry Manage your mobile workforce with ease no matter the industry, or the size of your company. Mechanics Dispatching Software Car Wash & Auto Detailing Service Software Motorcycle Detailing Booking Management Tow Truck Dispatching Software Truck Wash Auto Fleet Management Scratch & Bumper Repair Scheduling Software Mobile Boat Detailing & Cleaning Management RV Detailing & Cleaning Scheduling Software Tire Change & Repair Service Software Painting Job Scheduling Software Scheduling Software for Electricians Carpentry & Handywork Scheduling Tiling & Grout Repair Management Software Solar Panel Installation Management Software Asbestos Removal Services Software Plumbing & House Fitting Dispatching Software Termite & Pest Control Management Software Skip Bin & Rubbish Removal Management Light Installation Job Scheduling Software Locksmith Job Dispatching Software Welders & Boilermakers Job Management Security Business Management Software Maintenance & Repair Services Field Management Security & Protective Services Management Software Appliance Repair Service Management Software Stone Restoration Scheduling Software Flooring Business Management Software Waterproofing Job Management Software Digging Services Management Software Roofing Business Mobile Workforce Management Cleaning Service Management Software Gutter Cleaning Business Software Window Cleaning Business Software Carpet Cleaning Business Management Tile Cleaning Service Software Water Damage Restoration Management Software Booking Software for Personal Trainers Sports Coaching Online Booking Gym Management System Fitness Class Online Booking System Yoga Booking Software Golf Lesson Scheduling Software Tennis Coaching Management Software Software for Swimming Coaches Software for Mobile Accountants & Bookkeepers Software for Mobile Sales Teams Business Event Scheduling Software Meeting Room Scheduling Software Mobile Body Waxing Business Management Makeup Artist Scheduling Software Nail Salon Scheduling Software Hair Salon Software Eyelash Extension Online Scheduling Software Beauty Salon Booking Software Tanning Salon Software Appointment Scheduling Software for Embassies & Consulates eBooking System & CRM for City Councils Appointment Scheduling Software for Financial Services Online Legal Appointment Scheduling Software Interview Scheduling Software for Recruiters Get your own branded app Increase sales and brand exposure with your own branded app by OctopusPro! Gain visibility in front of millions of potential customers with a presence in the Apple App Store. Learn more about the opportunity, contact us now! With OctopusPro you can manage your business from anywhere, on any device

Screenshots

Tradify4 screens
OctopusPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: OctopusPro at free against Tradify's free with in-app purchases. OctopusPro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Tradify's advantage is ratings volume (179 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OctopusPro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tradify has 179 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Tradify's written reviews are positive against 67% of OctopusPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tradify ships an update weekly, OctopusPro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tradify versus OctopusPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTradifyOctopusPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (179 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings179 — better3
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTradify LimitedOctopusPro

Customer experience

Tradify

All ratings179 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews148 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral9.5%
Negative28.4%

OctopusPro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Tradify

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Invoices incorrectly marked as paid
  • Account deletion and cancellation issues
  • Unreliable email and notification delivery
  • Syncing problems between mobile and web apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode functionality
  • Better photo management and viewing
  • Integration with calendars and CRM systems
  • Customizable reporting and analytics
  • Improved job scheduling and dispatch features

OctopusPro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tradify

No in-app purchases

None

OctopusPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tradify free?
Tradify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OctopusPro free?
OctopusPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tradify or OctopusPro?
OctopusPro is rated higher. Tradify averages 4.8 out of 5 from 179 ratings, while OctopusPro averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Tradify or OctopusPro have ads?
Neither Tradify nor OctopusPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tradify or OctopusPro?
Tradify ships an update weekly, and OctopusPro every 3 days. Most recently, Tradify was updated on September 22, 2026 and OctopusPro on September 17, 2026.

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