Most contractor apps charge monthly fees. Here's how to evaluate whether the cost is justified for your business.
The Math
A paid contractor app should pay for itself in time saved or revenue generated. The calculation:
Time saved: Hours per week saved on invoicing, photo organization, and documentation × your hourly value. If an app saves 3 hours/week at a $100/hr value, that's $1,200/month in time recovered.
Revenue enabled: Jobs you win because of professional documentation, portfolio, and verified listing that you wouldn't have closed otherwise. Even 1 extra job per month at $500 average more than covers most app fees.
Start Free
You don't have to start with a paid plan. TimeFotos offers:
- Free city directory listing
- Free job photo workspaces with timestamps
- Free estimates and invoices
- Free client share links
- Free marketplace posting
Paid Field Pro tools give you more storage, advanced features, and the verified badge. You upgrade when the free tier is outgrown.
Start free today → · timfotos.com/pricing.
Bottom Line
A contractor app is worth the cost if it saves you at least its fee in time, or adds at least one job per month. Start with the free tier and upgrade when you outgrow it.