# Probuild (App for Contractors)

> Estimates, Invoices, Timesheets, and More

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.probuildsoftware.probuild](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.probuildsoftware.probuild)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.probuildsoftware.probuild`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Probuild Software Inc.
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 154,803
- **Rating:** 4.61 / 5 (697 ratings)
- **Version:** 2026.08.280038
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2018-05-28
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.probuildsoftware.probuild)
- **Website:** [https://probuild.app](https://probuild.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://probuild.app/privacy-policy/](https://probuild.app/privacy-policy/)

## Description

**Probuild** is an all-in-one business management app for contractors, construction companies, and skilled trades. Manage projects, create branded estimates and invoices, track electronic timesheets, process online payments, share updates, and access business information from anywhere—even offline.

Document work with photos, capture client signatures, coordinate teams with worker location tracking, and keep project communications in one place. Probuild supports general contractors, remodelers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, roofers, painters, landscapers, and more. Solo contractors can use the free basic plan, while the Pro plan adds online payments, unlimited users, advanced collaboration, and a 14-day free trial.

## Rankings

- #180,390 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.hardware.camera`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.probuildsoftware.probuild.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Probuild is praised for its simplicity, customization, and excellent customer service. Users find it effective for managing contractor business tasks with useful features like time tracking and cost calculations. However, recurring issues include invoices frequently landing in spam folders, lack of auto-save functionality, and limited invoicing flexibility like inability to add discounts per item or embed photos. Suggestions for improvement include adding navigation integration, better email reliability, and enhanced scheduling options.

### Pros

- App is simple, easy to use, and has a customizable layout.
- Excellent customer service with responsive and helpful support.
- Useful features like time tracking, client information management, and cost calculations.
- Free version offers many functionalities comparable to paid apps.
- Effective for managing contracting business tasks like estimates, job tracking, and invoicing.

### Cons

- Invoices often end up in clients' spam folders, causing delays in payments.
- No auto-save feature leading to possible loss of work if app closes unexpectedly.
- Limited invoicing flexibility: can't apply discounts/markups on individual items or add photos easily.
- No integrated navigation or calendar/scheduler features.
- Some connectivity and email delivery issues, such as clients not receiving emails initially.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.probuildsoftware.probuild)