Invoice Plus

Review

Invoice Plus is a business management app for Australian tradespeople and small businesses, combining invoicing with expense, client, booking and staff tools. It suits operators who want those tasks in one place; the 10-invoice free-plan cap makes a paid tier the realistic choice for regular billing.

Overview

Invoice Plus covers more than billing: it supports estimates, expense tracking, client and booking management, and basic staff administration. That breadth can help a small operation keep routine work together across Android, iOS and the web. The main trade-off is that unlimited invoices and cloud sync require Pro, while larger teams and several workforce tools require Business.

Key features

Invoices, estimates and expenses

Users can create and manage invoices, export PDFs, and prepare estimates. Basic includes expense tracking but caps invoices at 10 per month and offers offline use in the mobile apps. That is a useful no-cost option for occasional billing, but businesses issuing invoices steadily will need Pro for unlimited volume and PDF export.

Staff and payments

PIN-based staff access, shift scheduling and clock-on/off tracking bring useful day-to-day team functions into the app. Pro supports up to five staff; Business removes that cap and adds payslips, push notifications, a live dashboard and GPS tracking. GPS is collected only during active shifts and requires device location permission, so it is aimed at businesses that need shift-based location visibility rather than continuous tracking. On-site payment collection is available on Pro and Business. The app's terms mention bank transfer, PayPal and cryptocurrency.

Reporting, sync and data protection

Pro adds reports and analytics, cloud sync and backup through Supabase, and Xero CSV export. The privacy policy says data sent between the app and its servers is protected with TLS encryption and database access with Row Level Security policies. The maker says it does not sell personal data or use it for advertising or AI model training. Those are relevant safeguards, though they do not replace a business's own assessment of its data needs.

Pricing

Invoice Plus is freemium, with a 7-day trial and two monthly paid tiers. The homepage says iOS users can try Business free for seven days on download.

• Basic — 0.00 AUD per free. Includes up to 10 invoices per month, basic expense tracking and offline use in mobile apps. It fits occasional invoicing, but the low cap and lack of cloud sync make it a poor choice for a growing or regularly billing business.
• Pro — 14.99 AUD per month. Adds unlimited invoices, PDF export, cloud sync, reports and analytics, up to five staff, and Xero CSV export. This is the practical tier for a small trade business that needs reliable billing and reporting without a larger team.
• Business — 29.99 AUD per month. Includes everything in Pro, plus unlimited staff, GPS tracking, a live dashboard, payslips and push notifications. The higher price makes sense when the team needs those added workforce tools; a solo operator or small team that does not need them can stay on Pro.

The free plan's invoice cap is the clearest constraint. Pro's five-staff ceiling is another reason to compare Business if the workforce grows.

Platforms

Invoice Plus is available on Android, iOS and the web. Offline use is specified for the mobile apps on Basic; cloud sync is a Pro feature.

Who it's for

Invoice Plus is best suited to Australian tradespeople and small businesses looking to combine billing, expenses and basic staff management. A sole trader with occasional invoices can start on Basic, while a regular biller is more likely to need Pro. Businesses managing more than five staff or needing GPS, payslips and live team visibility have a clearer case for Business. Those who only need a simple invoice tool may be paying for more breadth than they use.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Invoicing, estimates, expenses, clients, bookings and staff tools sit in one app, reducing the need to split routine operations across separate products.
• Pro: Pro removes the invoice cap and includes PDF export, cloud sync, reporting and Xero CSV export at 14.99 AUD per month.
• Pro: Business adds unlimited staff and shift-based GPS, which can suit a growing crew that needs more than basic scheduling.
• Con: Basic's 10 invoices per month can quickly rule it out for an active contractor.
• Con: Pro stops at five staff, while GPS, payslips and several live team features require the more expensive Business plan.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of tools aimed at contractors, see Contractor invoicing software.

• FreshBooks is a paid alternative with a free trial and plans from 23.00 USD per month; consider it if you prefer a paid-only option.
• QuoteAnvil is a paid option with a free trial and a Copper plan at 70.00 USD per year for 50 quotes and invoices annually, one trade, one scheduled person, 2 GB of storage and email support. It may suit a low-volume user who wants those stated limits and terms.
• Just Invoice has a free guest generator for unlimited invoice PDFs, but business details, clients and line items must be entered again each time. Choose it for occasional PDFs without an account rather than ongoing business management.
• Traddie is a paid alternative with a free trial and a Solo plan at 9.99 GBP per month for one user workspace with unlimited quotes and invoices; it may appeal if those are the main requirements.
• Contractor+ offers a free FREEDOM plan with basic CRM, up to 250 leads and clients, and up to five estimates or invoices per month across web, mobile and tablet. It may suit a business prioritizing lead management over a higher invoice allowance.
• Yamate has a free plan with one person and phone-based access to the whole app, plus quote and invoice links. Consider it if a one-person operation wants a free mobile-first option.
• Billdr offers an iOS-only free plan for up to three jobs, with job cards, GST calculation, PDF invoice generation, cloud backup and sync, and revenue reports. It may fit an iOS user managing a small number of jobs.
• Joist is a paid alternative with a free trial and plans including Basics; compare it if you want to consider another paid option.

Verdict

Invoice Plus is a sensible fit for Australian tradespeople and small businesses that want invoicing, expenses and team administration under one roof. Pro is the strongest match for regular billing with a team of up to five; Business is worth considering when unlimited staff or its added workforce tools matter. Look elsewhere if the free invoice cap is too restrictive and the paid plans' broader feature set is not useful to your operation.