My Experience with Invoice Simple: Invoice Maker
What surprised me most was that it actually made me feel like I had my stuff together. I do handyman jobs on weekends, and before this, I’d text a client a total and hope they’d remember to e-transfer me. Last Saturday, right after fixing a leaky sink for Mrs. Henderson, I sat in my truck, opened the app, and had a clean, detailed invoice with my name and the job description in her inbox before I’d even pulled out of her driveway. She paid me that evening and actually complimented how professional it looked. That never happened with my old method. For a free app, it’s removed a tiny bit of stress from my life, which is all I really wanted.
Features Worth Noting
The best part is just how fast you can go from zero to sent. You tap the plus sign, pick “Invoice,” and it walks you through it. Adding a client is easy—I just type a name and email, and it saves them for next time. I uploaded a picture of my logo (just my business name in a nice font I made on Canva) and it slaps it right on top. It feels like mine. I also started using the expense thing to take pictures of receipts for parts I buy, which is handy come tax time. It shows me all my unpaid invoices in one list, which is a good kick in the pants to send a reminder. I don’t use half the features like estimates or reports, but knowing they’re there if I ever need them is nice.
What Needs Work
My main gripe is the home screen. When you first open it, it’s a bit of a wall of buttons and graphs. Took me a few tries to stop feeling overwhelmed and just focus on the big “Create” button I needed. I wish I could maybe hide the stuff I don’t use. Also, while I haven’t needed support, I did peek at the reviews in the App Store. A few people mentioned having trouble getting help with specific account issues, saying it was mostly help articles and slow email replies. That’s a bit of a worry, but since the app itself hasn’t broken for me, I’m crossing my fingers I never have to find out.
Pricing
It’s free for the important stuff. Making and sending unlimited invoices costs nothing. They make money if you want clients to pay by credit card directly through the invoice link. I tried it once because a client asked, and it worked fine, but they do take a cut like any payment processor. For me, just having the app create a PDF I can email is enough. The free version is seriously powerful, and I haven’t felt pressured to upgrade at all.
Developer Notes
The app gets updated pretty regularly on my iPhone. I see the little red dot on the App Store icon every few weeks for this app, usually saying “bug fixes and performance improvements.” It’s nice to see it’s not just abandoned. Everything feels smooth and quick on my iPhone 15 Pro, no crashes or weird glitches so far in the month I’ve used it.
Security & Privacy
This was a thought I had before putting my clients’ emails and invoice amounts into an app. Their privacy policy says they use standard encryption and that my data is mine. Honestly, I feel okay about it because the app is so well-known and highly rated. It feels more secure than my old system of having client info scattered across my text messages and email. I wouldn’t store my social security number in here, but for invoicing, it seems safe enough for my needs.
Is Invoice Simple really free to use for creating and sending invoices?
Yes, the core functionality of creating and sending unlimited invoices as PDFs is completely free. The app makes money by taking a percentage fee only when clients choose to pay via credit card directly through an invoice link.
Can I customize invoices with my own logo and branding?
Absolutely. You can easily upload your own logo or business name, and the app will place it prominently on your invoices. This helps create a professional and personalized look for your clients.
Is the home screen cluttered or difficult to navigate?
Some users find the initial home screen overwhelming with many buttons and graphs. While it may take a moment to get used, the primary 'Create' button is prominent for quick access to making new invoices or expenses.
What is the customer support like if I have an issue?
Based on user reviews, support primarily consists of help articles and can involve slow email responses for specific account issues. The app itself is generally stable, but direct, timely support may be limited.
How does Invoice Simple compare to just texting a total to a client?
Invoice Simple creates professional, detailed invoices instantly, which clients appreciate and often pay faster. Unlike a simple text, it provides a formal record, tracks unpaid invoices, and can attach receipts for expenses, making your business appear more organized.
