Joist vs Invoice Simple: which estimate app fits you?

Joist and Invoice Simple are both popular, well-reviewed estimate apps, and they suit different people. Tap what sounds like you and the picker shows which fits best. We also include a third option, ScopeBid, which our studio makes, so you can see it next to both.

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Joist vs Invoice Simple vs ScopeBid at a glance

	Joist	Invoice Simple	ScopeBid
Core idea	Estimates, invoices, contracts and payments	Create and send invoices, estimates and receipts, with online payments	Fast estimates from saved pricing, turned into invoices
Account, ads, privacy	See its listing	See its listing	No account
Price to start	Joist Pro or Elite subscriptions	Free download, optional subscription	Free to start, ScopeBid Pro for unlimited quoting
App Store ratings	4.7 from about 14,500 ratings	4.9 from about 123,000 ratings	Newer, fewer ratings so far

Facts from each app's App Store listing, November 2026. ScopeBid is made by Honest Little Apps, the studio behind this page.

Who each one is for

Choose Joist if…You want payments and signed contracts in one place, and it's an established, well-reviewed app.

Choose Invoice Simple if…You want quick invoices with online payments, and it's one of the most popular invoice apps.

Or try ScopeBid if…You want to price jobs fast from saved rates, anywhere, without an account or a signal.

Want more detail? See Joist compared in depth, or browse all honest comparisons.

ScopeBid: Estimate & Invoice

ScopeBid: Estimate & Invoice creates professional contractor estimates from saved pricing and turns approved jobs into invoices. It works offline with no account; ScopeBid Pro unlocks unlimited quoting.

Free on the App Store

Questions

Which is better, Joist or Invoice Simple?

Joist is built for contractors and home-service pros. Invoice Simple is a fast, general invoice maker for any small business. Pick by your trade.

Is ScopeBid free?

ScopeBid is free to download. Price to start: Free to start, ScopeBid Pro for unlimited quoting.

Where did these comparison facts come from?

From each app's App Store listing in November 2026. Features and prices change, so check the listing before you decide.

Updated November 12, 2026.

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