BidWolf - Hire Local Helpers
Home Improvement Bids & Pros
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
BidWolf is the home-services app where homeowners hire the right contractor on the first try — and where pros run their whole business from one place.
FOR HOMEOWNERS
• Post your project once. Get bids from licensed, insured, trust-graded pros nearby.
• Compare bids side by side — see grades, reviews, completed jobs, and price-position bars at a glance.
• Schedule walkthroughs in-app. Bids backed by an on-site visit get a green "Saw the job" stamp so you know they're accurate.
• Track milestones, photos, and payments through built-in escrow — no chasing invoices, no payment disputes.
• On recurring contracts (lawn, cleaning, pool), open the job to backup bids any time without cancelling — keep your options open.
• Cross-platform reviews: see Google, Yelp, BBB, and Houzz ratings right on a pro's profile.
FOR CONTRACTORS
• Win more bids: attach portfolio proof, set guarantees (warranty, on-time, satisfaction, price lock), and stand out with your trust grade.
• Pro Tools dashboard: Log past jobs in 3 taps, run a Customer CRM (Bidwolf + off-platform jobs in one list), pull Reports for earnings + tax-ready 1099 + customer breakdowns, refer
fellow pros for free Premium months.
• Trust score that actually moves: every license verification, insurance upload, completed job, and peer endorsement is logged with a live timeline. Build Your Profile checklist unlocks
Verified Pro at 90%.
• Crew management — change roles, pause members, transfer ownership.
• Recurring opt-out with notice period if a contract isn't working — keep your reputation clean.
TRUST & SAFETY
• Letter-grade trust scores (A+ through D) built from credentials, reviews, track record, and peer endorsements.
• Verified licenses, insurance, and bonding badges on every pro profile.
• Walkthrough-confirmed bids visually flagged so homeowners know what they're getting.
• Skip-reason required and homeowner-notified for any missed visit.
• Spot-check program on logged jobs.
WHAT'S NEW IN 2.2
• Pro Tools tab — Log Job wizard, Customers CRM, Reports hub, Refer & Earn
• Build Your Profile completeness screen with unlockable rewards
• My Trust Score redesigned with pillar breakdown and event timeline
• Endorse Pros — endorsements come back to you, both grades climb
• Bid card redesign with green walkthrough border + portfolio proof
• Cross-platform reviews + peer endorsements on pro profiles
• Recurring contracts: skip-with-reason, opt-out with notice, find-a-backup-pro
• Customers added from phone contacts or manually
• Many fixes — walkthrough completion now properly marks bids, "Tomorrow" instead of "Today" on next-visit, full bid list visibility
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more - The API base fix — without it every appointment action fails with the "unexpected end of input" you hit
- Contractors can propose a new time; the proposer's screen has real actions instead of a dead "Waiting for response…" bar
- Past-due detection and the "TIME PASSED" badge
- The walkthrough detail rebuilt around the job — project title as heading, counterparty named, budget/area/trade chips, tappable through to the project
- The appointment refactor (all mutations server-side), native Apple sign-in, Billing 8.0.0, portrait lock, wizard changes
2.4.8 12 Aug
performance improvements and bug fixes
2.4.7 8 Aug
bug fixes and performance improvements
2.4.6 1 Aug
• Every active job now shows up in your Active tab — including jobs
you logged yourself with the job tracker
• Bids now show each pro's name, company, rating, and license &
insurance badges — no more anonymous bids
• Smoother experience while bids load: new skeleton loading screens
instead of content popping in
• Job cards now show live progress that matches the project hub
• Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.4.4 22 Jul
• Your Active Jobs list now shows every active job — including self-logged jobs that could previously get hidden off-screen.
• Active Jobs are now sorted by most recent activity, so whatever you last worked on stays at the top.
• Completed jobs now correctly show 100% complete.
• Tapping an active job opens the updated Job Command Center with the latest tools.
• Behind-the-scenes stability and diagnostics improvements.
2.4.3 18 Jul
- Login failures are now captured — a login_failed PostHog event fires with the method + the real error/code on any email/Google/Apple failure.
- Performance and bug fixes
2.4.2 17 Jul
Performance and stability improvements.
2.4.1 16 Jul
• Your Bids now shows which project each bid is for — including the title, budget, and location — so you can tell your bids apart at a glance.
• Won a bid? Open it to find a new "Manage Project" button that takes you straight to your Job Command Center.
• Adding a customer from your phone contacts now works reliably.
• The "Track Job" button on your Home screen now opens the full job-tracking flow.
• Fixed an issue that could show a "Could not save" error when tracking a job — your jobs now save correctly.
• The keyboard now gets out of the way when you're adding photos to a job.
• Performance and stability improvements.
2.4.0 15 Jul
Smarter scheduling
Walkthroughs got a complete overhaul: propose several times at once, counter-propose, and confirm, all in a negotiation thread on the project. Reminders and follow-ups keep both sides on track.
Better notifications
Redesigned emails and push notifications that take you straight to the appointment, project, or message they're about.
For contractors
Log outside jobs and track active work in the job tracker, scan receipts directly from the Expenses screen, and hide already-taken jobs while browsing. License submissions now save and retry automatically if you lose signal during setup.
Under the hood
Faster, more secure purchase and subscription verification, plus many crash fixes and design refinements.
2.3.0 10 Jul
Bidwolf 2.2.0 — our biggest release yet.
NEW PRO TOOLS
- Log a Job — 3-step wizard to add off-platform jobs with before/after photos
- Customers CRM — Bidwolf + logged customers in one searchable list, with VIP / Slow pay / Referral tags. Add customers directly from your phone contacts or manually.
- Reports — earnings, tax-ready 1099, customer report, trust scorecard, job log, materials & receipts
- Refer & Earn — personal share link, bonus tiers, free Premium months for every pro you bring in
PROFILE & TRUST
- New cover photo, tagline, Pro handle, languages, and offerings (Veteran-owned, Senior discount, etc.)
- Edit Company now supports DBA, founded year, and secure EIN — all boost your trust grade
- Build Your Profile checklist with unlockable rewards (Featured at 75%, Verified Pro at 90%, trust boost at 100%)
- My Trust Score redesigned with pillar breakdown, Quick Wins, and a live history timeline
- Endorse Pros — endorsements you give come back to you, both grades climb
- Crew member actions: change role, pause, remove, transfer ownership
REDESIGNED BIDS
- Green "Saw the job" border + stripe on bids backed by a completed walkthrough
- Inline TOP MATCH / RECURRING / MAN-HOURS tags + price-position bar
- Licensed / Insured / Bonded verification chips, guarantee chips, justification preview
- Attached portfolio photos appear right on the bid
- Cross-platform reviews (Google, Yelp, BBB, Houzz) and peer endorsements on pro profiles
HOMEOWNER
- Walkthroughs need review surface on your home — confirm attended or report no-show
- Find a Backup Pro — open a recurring job to new bids without cancelling
- "New bids to review" deep-links straight to the project
RECURRING CONTRACTS
- Skip-with-reason flow — homeowner notified with reason and date
- Opt-out flow with 7 / 14 / 30-day notice + automatic backup-bidding open
- Repeat-skip escalation banner suggests finding a backup pro
- Hourly auto-complete sweeper for stalled overdue visits
FIXES
- Walkthrough completion now properly flips the "Saw the job" indicator on bids
- "Tomorrow" instead of "Today" when the next recurring visit is on the next calendar day
- Older projects now correctly count in Needs Your Attention
- Timeline reads "5 weeks" instead of "5 wk"
- Multiple iOS crash fixes (flutter_contacts scene-delegate compatibility)
2.2.0 23 May
Improved project posting, bid review, and contractor workflows. This update includes a clearer project wizard with better category and specialty matching, improved bid cards with company verification badges, stronger project detail and bid comparison views, better plan usage visibility, job log/project management improvements, and fixes for sharing links, bid editing, notifications, and overall stability.
2.1.3 6 May
Bug fixes and improvements to views
2.1.2 4 May
Bug Fixes:
- Contractor notifications now actually work — PostJobWizard geocodes the project and notifies matching contractors via FCM/email when you post a job
- Notification matching improved — falls back to state-level match instead of exact city (so DFW contractors all get notified, not just the exact city)
- Projects now have lat/lng from the start — geocoding happens before creation, with fallback to user profile location
- No more duplicate signup events — fixed race condition that created 2 events per signup
New Features:
- Soft update prompt — dismissable "Update Available" banner instead of only the hard block wall. Controlled via Firestore config/appVersion
2.1.1 3 May
- Redesigned contractor Jobs tab with Active, Bids, Contracts, Logged, and All tabs
- Redesigned bid submission screen with budget slider, man hours input, earliest start date, and guarantee toggles
- Smart questions during project posting help contractors give more accurate bids
- Social links — add Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and website to your profile
- Profile completeness banner shows what's missing and guides you to complete your profile
- Grouped specialties view — categories collapse and expand instead of a long list
- License inputs grouped by category — one license covers all related specialties
- State-aware license requirements for Texas contractors
- Company auto-created during signup with business verification queue
- Broadcast announcements from BidWolf team in your Activity feed
- Interactive walkthrough with spotlight overlays for new users
- Friendly timeline labels — shows ASAP, Within a week, Flexible instead of raw numbers
- Terms of Service and email consent checkboxes during signup
- Quality score now saved when posting projects
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.9 1 May
- Interactive app walkthrough that highlights key features with spotlight overlays
- New "How BidWolf Works" onboarding banner for new users
- Announcements from the BidWolf team now appear in your Activity feed
- Redesigned bid screen with budget slider, man hours input, earliest start date, and guarantee toggles
- Redesigned contractor Jobs tab with Active, Bids, Contracts, Logged, and All tabs
- Smart questions during project creation help contractors give better bids
- Specialties now grouped by category on contractor profiles
- Auto-create company during contractor signup
- License inputs grouped by category (one license covers related specialties)
- Licenses auto-submitted for verification on signup
- Location settings update immediately
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.0.8 29 Apr
- Interactive walkthrough with spotlight overlays on real UI elements
- "How BidWolf Works" onboarding banner for new users (both roles)
- Broadcast announcement system ("Message from BidWolf")
- Contractor Jobs tab redesign with 5 tabs (Active, Bids, Contracts, Logged, All)
- Location settings instant update fix
- Walkthrough fixes (home tab switch, correct context, My Jobs tab navigation)
2.0.7 28 Apr
- Redesigned Home Page — Homeowners now see a modern Feed + My Jobs layout with tabs for Open, Hired, Done, and All projects
- Popular Job Templates — Swipeable inspiration cards (Mow My Lawn, Kitchen Remodel, Fix My Roof, and more) that pre-fill your project details
- Redesigned Login Screen — Clean, modern sign-in with Apple and Google buttons front and center
- Real Messaging — Message button on projects now opens an actual chat instead of going to a profile
- Homeowner Project View — Simplified management view showing progress, photos, and messages without contractor-only tools
- Camera Button Fixed — Stays in place when the keyboard opens, always tappable above content
- Bottom Nav Border — New glowing accent border with notch around the camera button
- Video Support — Videos now display correctly in project details and photo timeline
- Expense Tracking — Expenses screen now includes scanned receipts alongside manual entries
- Recurring Job Improvements — Timeline picker hidden for recurring jobs, timezone auto-selected from address
- Notifications Fixed — No more crashes when opening notifications
- Bid Acceptance Fixed — Accepting bids works correctly for homeowners
- Bug Fixes — Fixed project deletion, address privacy, email capture on signup, and numerous crash fixes
2.0.6 25 Apr
- Post a Project — Homeowners can now quickly post projects with the new + button on the home screen
- Project Management — New management dashboard for accepted jobs with quick actions for photos, progress tracking, receipts, and crew management
- Camera Button — Contractors get a dedicated camera button for snapping project photos on the go
- Recurring Jobs — Manage and delete recurring jobs directly from My Projects
- Photo Timeline — View all project photos in one place, including original uploads and timeline photos
- Crew Management — Accept or decline crew invitations on projects you've been invited to
- Address Privacy — Your full address is now hidden from project listings unless you choose to show it
- Timezone Selection — Auto-detected timezone based on your location when posting recurring projects
- Navigation Fixes — Back button now works correctly throughout the app
- Stability Improvements — Fixed crashes, layout overflows, and notification errors
2.0.3 24 Apr
What's New in v2.0.0 (Build 20)
- Fixed an issue where new accounts were not saving email addresses during signup
- New contractors now receive a trust score immediately upon account creation
- Fixed a permissions error that could occur when submitting a bid
- Improved notification reliability with schema standardization
- Bug fixes and stability improvements
2.0.0 26 Mar
Bug Fixes
- Fixed promo code subscriptions not being recognized when bidding, chatting, or accessing premium features — promo payment method was missing from subscription status checks
- Fixed user state not refreshing after redeeming a promo code on the subscription screen — app now immediately reflects the active subscription without needing a restart
- Fixed promo codes during signup always granting 1 year Premium regardless of the code's actual durationDays and tier settings
New Features
- Added optional promo code field to the contractor signup flow, matching the website's signup experience
- Added photo and video upload/remove to the project edit form on the website (previously only available when creating a project)
Website Fixes
- Fixed specialty chip close button rendering literal \u2715 text instead of the × icon
1.8.2 22 Mar
What's New in BidWolf
- Promo codes: Redeem promo codes for Premium access with improved loading states
- My Projects tab: Homeowners can now see their own projects in a dedicated tab
- Contractors page redesign: New glass card tile layout for browsing contractors
Improvements
- Auto-refresh progress bar when returning from milestone screen
- Consistent currency formatting across all screens
- Better form validation for budget and square footage
- Updated referral links
Bug Fixes
- Fixed subscription verification for promo and Apple Pay users
- Fixed address fields across profile and company screens
- Fixed bid count permissions for signed-in users
- Fixed unique images per project template
1.8.1 22 Mar
Money Formatting
- All prices, budgets, bid amounts, and deposits now display with commas ($1,234 format) using formatCurrency() across billing, subscriptions, bids, contracts, deposits, project cards,
and accepted projects
Project Details
- Removed the always-visible "Read More" toggle from the About This Project section — full description shows by default
- Project details with swipe-up sheet, full-bleed media, left-swipe back (from v1.3 work carried forward)
Progress & Milestones
- Progress bar on My Jobs page now auto-refreshes when returning from the milestone screen (no more manual pull-to-refresh needed)
- Web app now syncs project progress percentage on partial milestone approvals and disputes (was only syncing when all milestones were done)
- Milestone flow: contractor marks done → owner approves or disputes (already correct on both platforms, verified consistent)
Contractors Page Redesign
- Replaced plain row/divider list with glass card tiles
- Larger avatar with green/gray online indicator dot
- Shows company name, star rating with review count, city/state location
- Up to 3 specialty chips per contractor
- Authority badge and chevron for navigation
Form Validation
- Budget field on Add Project now uses numeric keyboard and validates input is a positive number
- Square footage field also validates when filled in
- Budget label updated to "Budget ($)" for clarity
- Handles comma-separated number input
Navigation
- Homeowners now have a "My Projects" tab in the bottom nav showing their owned projects (between Projects and Contractors tabs)
Category Buttons
- Category selectors on Add Project and Setup pages now have visible borders and chevron icons so they look obviously tappable
iOS Build
- Added NSUserActivityTypes with INSendMessageIntent to Info.plist to resolve Apple communication entitlement warning
- Specialty chips have visible border when unselected (from earlier in session)
1.7.0 21 Mar
BidWolf is here! We've rebranded from BidWise to BidWolf with a fresh new look, updated logo, and improved performance throughout the app.
What's new in this update:
- Brand new BidWolf branding and app icon
- Upgraded to the latest Flutter framework for faster performance and smoother animations
- Improved notification reliability
- Updated subscription and payment systems
- Various bug fixes and stability improvements
1.1.0 20 Mar
- fixed a bug where a contractor was unable to edit their bids
- sharing a project now posts a link to the app and project
- increased usability with available contractors screen, bug fixes
- online status changed to multiple statuses and allows users to define their own status: Online, Offline, Busy, Away. Away, and online is determined by the lifecycle of the application while offline and busy can be user defined and will overide the other statuses.
- fixed a logout bug that didn't actually log you out until you close the app entirely
- fixed the place bid button inside of the project details
1.0.7 16/02/2025
- bug fixes and performance improvements
- app synchronization between platforms
- theme updated
- projects updated
- dark and light mode updated
- gradients updated
- bottom navigation bar added for ease of use
- contractors are able to view their accepted projects
- Put important buttons on the bottom of the screen and have a bottom nav design instead
- Add video play and pause and scrub features for videos
- Remove the create project button in the home page
- Make contractor stats and the subscription information in the home page
- Featured projects should have a project card as a carousel
- Fix the project search icon and filters project search
1.0.3 12/02/2025
- The API base fix — without it every appointment action fails with the "unexpected end of input" you hit
- Contractors can propose a new time; the proposer's screen has real actions instead of a dead "Waiting for response…" bar
- Past-due detection and the "TIME PASSED" badge
- The walkthrough detail rebuilt around the job — project title as heading, counterparty named, budget/area/trade chips, tappable through to the project
- The appointment refactor (all mutations server-side), native Apple sign-in, Billing 8.0.0, portrait lock, wizard changes
more Version 2.4.8 12 Aug
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