Invoice Plus

Invoice Plus is a business-management app for Australian tradespeople and small businesses that want invoicing, expenses, clients, bookings, and staff administration together. It is strongest for operators who need a growing team workflow rather than a standalone invoice generator, but the free tier is tightly capped.

Overview

Invoice Plus combines invoice and estimate creation with expense tracking, client and booking management, and staff tools across Android, iOS, and the web. That all-in-one approach can reduce the need to coordinate separate apps. It also means the most useful capacity is concentrated in the paid tiers: regular invoicing, PDF export, cloud synchronization, and broader staff support are not part of the free allowance.

Key features

Invoices, estimates, and expenses

Users can create and manage invoices, prepare estimates, and export invoices as PDFs. Basic adds expense tracking and offline use in the mobile apps, but permits only 10 invoices per month. That is workable for occasional billing or a side business; a contractor sending invoices weekly will likely outgrow it quickly. Pro removes the invoice ceiling and adds reports and analytics, making it the more practical tier for ongoing administration.

Staff operations

PIN-based staff access, shift scheduling, and clock-on/off tracking give small teams a shared operating routine. Pro supports up to five staff, which fits a compact crew. Business removes that limit and adds payslips, push notifications, and a live dashboard, so it is better suited to a larger workforce or an owner who needs more immediate oversight.

GPS and payments

Business GPS tracking records location only during active shifts and requires device location permission. That narrower collection window is more appropriate than all-day tracking, but businesses must be comfortable with the permission requirement. On-site payment collection is available on Pro and Business; the service terms mention bank transfer, PayPal, and cryptocurrency.

Cloud, exports, and privacy

Pro includes cloud sync and backup through Supabase, plus Xero CSV export. Those features matter when records must move between devices or into an accounting workflow; Basic's offline mobile use is less suitable for teams that need shared, current data. Data sent between the app and its servers uses TLS encryption, while database access is protected by Row Level Security policies. The maker says it does not sell personal data or use it for advertising or AI-model training.

Pricing

There is a 7-day trial: the homepage offers iOS users the Business plan free for seven days after download. Basic has no subscription cost but its 10-invoice cap limits its usefulness for established businesses. Pro is the sensible value point for a small crew needing unlimited billing and accounting export. Business doubles the monthly price to remove the staff ceiling and add workforce controls, so it is justified mainly when those functions are operational requirements.

Platforms

Invoice Plus runs on Android, iOS, and the web. Mobile offline use is specifically included with Basic; cloud synchronization is a Pro feature, which makes paid plans more suitable when several people need the same up-to-date records.

Who it's for

This is aimed at Australian tradespeople and small businesses managing both field work and back-office tasks. Choose it when invoices, estimates, expenses, bookings, and shift administration belong in one system, especially with a team of up to five on Pro or a larger workforce on Business. It is less compelling for a solo operator with very light billing, who may find the 10-invoice free allowance sufficient, or for anyone seeking only a simple invoice creator.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Combines invoicing, estimates, expenses, clients, bookings, and staff scheduling in one product.
• Pro removes the 10-invoice ceiling and adds PDF export, cloud sync, analytics, and Xero CSV export.
• Business adds unlimited staff, payslips, notifications, dashboard reporting, and shift-limited GPS.
• Supports Android, iOS, and web access, with offline mobile use on Basic.
• TLS transport encryption, database access controls, and a stated no-sale/no-advertising data policy provide clear privacy safeguards.

Cons

• Basic allows only 10 invoices per month, making it a poor fit for regular billing.
• Cloud sync, unlimited invoices, and PDF export start at A$14.99 a month.
• GPS tracking is restricted to Business and requires device location permission.
• Pro stops at five staff, so expanding teams must move to the 29.99 AUD Business tier.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, see Contractor Invoicing Software.

Invoice Ninja is the better choice if you want a free plan with unlimited invoicing and broad platform coverage, including self-hosted and API options; it has no free trial.

Zoho Invoice suits businesses wanting a free-forever product, with limits of two users, three projects, and 500 invoices per year.

Contractor+ is worth considering for a free CRM-led workflow capped at five estimates or invoices per month, with a free trial.

Invoice Home fits users comparing a free plan with a recent 30-day invoicing limit and a separate unlimited-invoicing option.

Bookipi is an alternative for users comfortable with a free allowance of three invoices per month and paid tiers from 7.60 USD monthly.

Invoicely offers a free plan with five monthly invoices, three saved clients, no team members, and PayPal-only payments.

Just Invoice provides a no-account guest generator with unlimited invoice PDFs, but business information must be re-entered each time.

Yamate is another paid-oriented option with a free tier for one person and quote and invoice links.

Verdict

Invoice Plus is a strong fit for Australian tradespeople and small businesses that want billing and basic workforce management under one roof. Pro is the clearest starting point for regular invoicing and teams of up to five; Business earns its price when unlimited staff, payslips, dashboard oversight, and shift-based GPS are essential. Look elsewhere if you need a more generous free invoice allowance or a narrowly focused invoicing tool without paid capacity thresholds.