Joist is a mobile-first business management tool designed for trade contractors to streamline field operations. It enables users to generate professional estimates and invoices on-site, manage project documentation, and process client payments directly.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Trade contractors and small business owners in the construction and home services industry.
Key features
Allows users to build professional documents on-the-go using a customizable list of materials and labor rates.
Enables contractors to accept Credit Card and PayPal payments directly from clients within the app.
Provides a centralized platform to organize project details and documentation from the job site.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
Joist Software
2 apps tracked · Business
Joist Invoice & Estimate AppUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
Read the full review analysisCompetition
Competitive landscape for Joist: Estimate Invoice Maker
How's the Business market?
The rivals identified
By Zenvoice Inc.
Both apps target mobile-first billing for small businesses and contractors using a freemium model. They compete directly for the same user base of independent service providers.
- Invoice Simple maintains a larger user base with 167,001 ratings compared to 12,534 for Joist.
- Invoice Simple explicitly lists history tracking as a core feature for managing past billing documentation.
- Joist focuses on project management tools specifically for trade contractors.
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Key takeaways for Joist: Estimate Invoice Maker
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While Joist effectively digitizes field paperwork, users report concerns regarding recent subscription price increases and occasional stability issues during document creation.
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