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- January 16, 2026
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By John Lein, from the App StoreDescription by John Lein Written by the developer, not by AppBrain. Click to read.
Completely rewritten in SwiftUI with SwiftData and CloudKit integration for seamless synchronization across all your iOS devices through iCloud. Start an estimate on your iPhone at the job site, refine it on your iPad in the office, and everything stays perfectly in sync. Your estimates, photos, and client information are automatically backed up to iCloud.
ENHANCED JOB MANAGEMENT
Jobs now features a card-based interface with cover photos for visual identification. Each card displays project name, client, color-coded status badge (Estimating, Approved, In Progress, Completed), and total in an elegant layout.
REVOLUTIONARY PROJECT SUMMARY
Completely redesigned with expandable sections replacing old page-by-page navigation. Materials, Labor, Equipment, and Plant Material are organized into collapsible categories. The Materials section intelligently groups similar items with automatic subtotals. Every line item shows quantity, unit, rate, and comprehensive calculator details.
PROFESSIONAL PDF GENERATION
Generate client-ready PDF estimates with one tap. PDFs include your company logo, detailed line items organized by category, complete cost analysis with taxes and overhead, and professional formatting. Share via Files, email, AirDrop, or print directly from your device.
EMAIL INTEGRATION
Send estimates directly to clients with pre-formatted professional emails. The system auto-fills client email addresses, creates compelling subject lines, and generates beautiful HTML emails with your company branding.
ADVANCED CALCULATORS - Imperial or Metric
Paving Stone Calculator - Complete six-layer hardscape system including excavation, gravel base with compaction, leveling course, geotextile fabric, polymeric sand and edge restraint calculations in ONE STEP. Separate, detailed line items represent individual waste percentages.
Topsoil Calculator - Multiple areas with individual depth control, automatic calculations, configurable waste percentages
Gravel Calculator - Driveways, pathways, drainage with depth and compaction considerations
INTELLIGENT LINE ITEMS
Items are automatically categorized by type with automatic subtotals. Edit quantities, rates, and notes directly while maintaining detailed calculator information for complete transparency.
ENHANCED COST CONTROLS
Separate tax rates for labor and materials. Configurable overhead and contingency percentages. Fixed or percentage-based profit margins. Real-time grand total updates. Default rates are stored in Settings and auto-applied to new jobs.
CUSTOMIZABLE PRICING
Set default pricing for all materials, including sod rolls, grass seed, topsoil, mulch, beach stone, decorative rocks, boulders, paving stone, gravel base, sand leveling course, and geotextile fabric. Prices saved in Settings apply automatically to future estimates.
COMPANY SETTINGS
Centralized company information, including business name, estimator name, contact details, and logo upload. Your logo appears on all client PDF estimates and emails for consistent professional branding. Currency symbols automatically display based on your country.
PHOTO MANAGEMENT
Add multiple photos per job from the camera or photo library. Set cover photos for job cards. All photos sync via iCloud across all your devices automatically.
PLANT LIST & COSTING
Dedicated Plant Material category with detailed plant lists and individual plant costing, a much-requested feature now fully integrated.
IMPROVED INTERFACE
Full dark mode support with a custom contractor orange theme. Smooth animations and intuitive gestures. Floating action buttons reduce taps needed. Optimized for all iPhone and iPad sizes. Clean, modern design focused on efficiency.
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- Free
- App size
- 3.20 MB
- Content rating
- Everyone
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- 4.0
- Launched
- May 2012
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About Design Fee
Design Fee is a productivity app developed by John Lein.
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Design Fee is rated 5.00 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on one rating ratings.
App Information
Design Fee is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 3.20 MB. The latest version available is 4.0. The last update was on January 16, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on the App Store since May 2012.
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