How do I create an invoice?
Creating an invoice in InvoiceMaker is quick and easy:
- Open the app and tap the "Create Invoice" button on the Invoices tab
- Select a client from your list (or tap "Add Client" to create a new one)
- Add items to your invoice using the "Add Item" button
- Enter item descriptions, quantities, and prices
- Optionally add a discount or adjust tax/GST
- Tap "Preview" to review your invoice
- Tap the share button to export as PDF or send via email
Goal: Generate and share an invoice in under 60 seconds!
What subscription plans are available?
InvoiceMaker offers the following plans:
- Free: $0.00 - Create up to 3 invoices per month with a watermark and ads
- Pro Weekly: $2.99/week - Includes a 3-day free trial, unlimited invoices, no watermark, no ads
- Pro Yearly: $29.99/year - Best value! Unlimited invoices, no watermark, no ads
All Pro subscriptions include:
- ✓ Unlimited invoices and estimates
- ✓ No watermark on PDFs
- ✓ Ad-free experience
- ✓ Custom business logo and branding
- ✓ Priority support
How does the free trial work?
Our Pro Weekly plan includes a 3-day free trial:
- Start your trial by selecting "Pro Weekly" in the app
- Enjoy all Pro features for 3 days completely free
- Your subscription begins only after the trial ends
- Cancel anytime during the trial to avoid charges
Tip: The trial gives you full access to test all Pro features before committing!
How do I restore my subscription on a new device?
To restore your subscription:
- Open InvoiceMaker on your new device
- Go to Settings (gear icon in top-right)
- Tap "Restore Purchases"
- Sign in with the same Apple ID you used to purchase
- Your Pro subscription will be restored automatically
Important: You must use the same Apple ID across all devices.
How do I export or share invoices?
After creating your invoice:
- Tap "Preview" to see the PDF preview
- Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
- Choose how to share:
- Email: Send directly to your client
- Messages: Share via iMessage or SMS
- AirDrop: Send to nearby Apple devices
- Save to Files: Save PDF to iCloud Drive or local storage
- Print: Print directly to AirPrint-enabled printers
Free users: PDFs include a small watermark. Upgrade to Pro to remove it.
How do I add and manage clients?
Managing clients is simple:
Adding a Client:
- Go to the Clients tab
- Tap "Add Client"
- Enter client details (name, email, phone, address)
- Tap "Save"
Import from Contacts:
- Tap "Import from Contacts" when adding a client
- Select a contact from your iPhone address book
- Details are automatically filled in
Editing/Deleting:
- Tap a client to view details
- Tap "Edit" to update information
- Swipe left on a client to delete
How do I remove ads?
Ads are shown only to free users. To remove all ads:
- Tap the "Go Pro" button (visible on multiple screens)
- Choose either Pro Weekly or Pro Yearly
- Complete the purchase through Apple's App Store
- All ads will disappear immediately after purchase
Bonus: Going Pro also removes watermarks and gives you unlimited invoices!
How do I cancel my subscription?
Subscriptions are managed through Apple's App Store, not within the app:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone/iPad
- Tap your name at the top
- Tap "Subscriptions"
- Find and tap "InvoiceMaker"
- Tap "Cancel Subscription"
- Confirm cancellation
What happens after canceling:
- You'll continue to have Pro access until the end of your billing period
- After expiration, you'll return to the Free plan (3 invoices/month with watermark and ads)
- All your data (invoices, clients, estimates) remains saved
- You can re-subscribe anytime to restore Pro features
How do I delete my data?
InvoiceMaker stores all data locally on your device. To delete your data:
Option 1: Delete Individual Items
- Swipe left on any invoice, estimate, or client to delete it
- Confirm deletion when prompted
Option 2: Delete All App Data
- Open your iPhone/iPad Settings
- Scroll down and tap "InvoiceMaker"
- Tap "Delete App"
- This removes the app and all locally stored data
Important: Data deletion is permanent and cannot be undone. InvoiceMaker does not store backups on cloud servers.
How do I update my business information?
To update your business details that appear on invoices:
- Go to Settings (gear icon)
- Tap "Business Profile"
- Update your:
- Business name
- Address
- Email
- Phone number
- Logo (Pro users only)
- Tap "Save"
These details will automatically appear on all new invoices and estimates.
What's the difference between an invoice and an estimate?
Invoice: A bill for completed work or delivered goods. It requests payment and tracks amounts due.
Estimate: A quote or proposal for future work. It shows projected costs before the work begins.
Workflow:
- Create an Estimate to give clients a price quote
- When they accept, convert it to an Invoice with one tap
- Track payment status on the invoice
How do I mark an invoice as paid?
To update payment status:
- Open the invoice from your Invoices list
- Tap the invoice to view details
- Tap "Mark as Paid"
- Optionally enter payment details (date, method, reference)
- Tap "Save"
The invoice status will update to "Paid" and appear in your Reports.
How do I view my income reports?
Track your business income in the Reports tab:
- View total income (paid invoices)
- See quarterly breakdowns (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Export reports as PDF or CSV
- Filter by date range
Note: Reports only include invoices marked as "Paid" or "Partial."