Joist: Estimate Invoice Maker
What is Joist?
Joist is a business app for contractors to create estimates and invoices, organize jobs with notes and photos, and schedule visits in a calendar view. It stores client details and can export data to an accounting program. Payments functionality is currently available in the US and Canada.
Pricing. Joist: Estimate Invoice Maker is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Writing estimates on a jobsite before leaving the property
- Tracking scheduled visits and workload for contractors
- Sending invoices and collecting card or PayPal payments in the US or Canada
Screenshots
Why this app is in S tier
Joist scores 91 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 82, App Store search rank 87, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
Win more jobs and get paid faster with Joist - the ultimate estimate, invoice & job management tool for contractors. Manage your business entirely from your iPhone or iPad. Create professional quotes in seconds, schedule work, accept secure payments, and stay ahead of the competition with the industry's most trusted tool for builders. Whether you are estimating on-site, scheduling upcoming work, or sending professional bills from the office, Joist saves time, keeps you organized, and helps you stay on top of your workday. Note: Payments functionality is currently available in the US & Canada. - - - WHY CONTRACTORS LOVE JOIST • SAVES TIME - Complete administrative work at the jobsite or on-the-go. Stop spending evenings catching up on paperwork, paper notes & digital receipts. • STAY ORGANIZED - Keep every job organized in one place. Connect customer details, estimates, invoices, notes, and schedules so you always know where work stands without digging through texts or spreadsheets. • PLAN WITH CONFIDENCE - See upcoming work in a simple calendar view, avoid scheduling conflicts, and always know what’s coming next. • WIN MORE JOBS - Send your client an estimate before you leave.
Compare in Contractor Estimating
| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 91 / 100 | 92 / 100 | 90 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 14.4K | 1.9K | 3.4K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 3.5 ★ · 20 reviews | — | — |
| Last update | 6d ago | 6d ago | 3d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free download | Free + IAP |
Alternatives
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BillduFree download · ★ 4.8S
Handoff Construction EstimatorFree download · ★ 4.8S
QuoteIQFree + IAP · ★ 4.7S
Where else it ranks
Questions about Joist
Is Joist free?
It is free to download. No in-app purchases are listed. Any subscription or fees for payments are Not stated on the App Store.
Can I accept payments in the app?
You can accept credit card and PayPal payments directly through Joist. It notes that payments functionality is currently available in the US and Canada.
Does it work on iPad and the web?
You can manage your business from iPhone or iPad and access your info from any device or the web, as Joist is cloud-based.
What is Joist good for?
Joist is built for writing estimates on a jobsite before leaving the property, tracking scheduled visits and workload for contractors, sending invoices and collecting card or paypal payments in the US or canada. It sits in the contractor estimating list on AppTierList.
Is Joist worth it?
Joist is S tier, ranked #3 of 12 contractor estimating apps with a score of 91 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 14,373 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does Joist compare to Handoff Construction Estimator?
Joist is S tier at 91; Handoff Construction Estimator is S tier at 92. Handoff Construction Estimator ranks higher. Joist is free to download, Handoff Construction Estimator is free to download.
How often is Joist updated?
Joist was updated 6 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Contractor Estimating
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 91 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 12
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.7 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 14,373
- Recent reviews
- 3.5 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (6 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Business
- Good for
- Writing estimates on a jobsite before leaving the property, Tracking scheduled visits and workload for contractors, Sending invoices and collecting card or PayPal payments in the US or Canada
- Requires
- iOS 16.0 or later
- Size
- 192 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 1
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
- JSON · why it ranks here
App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed