Comparison
eddies vs Invoice Simple
Invoice Simple's free tier gets you a handful of invoices before the paywall shows up. eddies has no cap. Ever. Here's how the two actually stack up — features, price, and who each one is for.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | eddies | Invoice Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier invoices | Unlimited | A handful before the upgrade prompt |
| Free tier cost | $0 forever | $0 with cap |
| Paid plan | Optional eddies Pro — $7.99/mo or $49.99/year | Paid plans required for unlimited — pricing varies by tier and platform |
| Platforms | iPhone only | iPhone, Android, web |
| Account required | No | Optional for free, yes for paid |
| Data storage | Your iPhone (+ your iCloud) | Invoice Simple servers |
| Time to first invoice | Under 1 minute | A few minutes |
| Currencies | 150+ built in | Limited multi-currency |
| Custom logo | Yes (eddies Pro) | Yes (paid tier) |
| Hand-drawn signature | Yes (eddies Pro) | Not a highlighted feature |
| Invoice templates | 5 templates (eddies Pro) | A few templates |
| PDF export | Yes, one-tap share | Yes |
| Offline use | Full functionality offline | Cloud-first — offline behavior varies |
| Bank details on invoice | Yes, printed on every invoice | Yes |
Price, over a year
Invoice Simple's paid tiers vary — a handful of dollars a month at the low end, more at the top, and pricing shifts by region, platform, and promo. Whatever the tier, the free-cap paywall is what triggers the decision.
eddies Pro (optional) is $7.99/month or $49.99/year. And the eddies free tier already gives you unlimited invoicing without upgrading at all.
Upgrading only for branding? eddies is the cheaper annual choice. Upgrading because you hit a cap? Skip the upgrade — use eddies free and be done with it.
When eddies wins
- You send more than a handful of invoices and you're not paying to unlock basic math.
- Your workflow is iPhone-first — you invoice from anywhere, no desk required.
- Privacy matters — your client list stays on your device, not on a company's server farm.
- You bill international clients and need currencies beyond USD/EUR/GBP.
- You want a real signature on every invoice — Apple Pencil or a finger, both work.
When Invoice Simple wins
- You use Android or need to work from a web browser on a laptop.
- You send only a couple of invoices and the free cap isn't a problem.
- You want the same account to follow you across multiple devices without configuring iCloud.
- You already have Invoice Simple set up and honestly can't be bothered to switch.
How to switch to eddies
- Export your open invoices from Invoice Simple as PDF for your records — Settings → Export.
- Note your active clients — the ones you actually invoice regularly.
- Install eddies, enter business name + bank details, and add your first few clients as you invoice them.
- Downgrade Invoice Simple to the free tier if you were on a paid plan — you can keep it as a light backup with no cost.
- Send your next invoice from eddies. That's the migration.
FAQ
Is eddies really free without invoice limits?
Yes. The free tier of eddies has no cap on invoices, clients, or catalog items. Invoice Simple's free tier limits you to about 3 invoices per month before it prompts you to upgrade. If you send more than a handful of invoices monthly, eddies removes that pressure entirely.
Does Invoice Simple work on iPhone too?
Yes. Invoice Simple is cross-platform — iPhone, Android, and web. eddies is iPhone-only by design; it uses iOS APIs to stay fast and local-first. If you need Android or a web dashboard, Invoice Simple covers those; if you live on your iPhone, eddies is built for that specific workflow.
Where does my invoice data live?
In eddies, on your iPhone — synced to your other Apple devices through your own iCloud, never through servers we operate. In Invoice Simple, on their cloud servers so it can be shared across devices. Different tradeoff: eddies favors privacy and offline; Invoice Simple favors cross-device convenience.
Can I move my invoice history from Invoice Simple into eddies?
Invoice Simple can export invoices as PDF or CSV. eddies does not import that history directly — since past invoices are essentially just PDF records, most people keep the PDFs for reference and start fresh in eddies. Client contacts can be re-added manually in a few seconds each.
What about custom branding — logo and templates?
Invoice Simple offers logo on its paid tier. eddies offers logo, hand-drawn signature, and five invoice templates on eddies Pro ($7.99/month or $49.99/year — cheaper than most Invoice Simple annual plans). The core free tier of eddies still sends professional PDF invoices with a small "Made with eddies" footer.
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