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Red Rover K12

Red Rover K12

Absence Management, Simplified

49K ratings
579 reviews
#169 in free Education
📚 Education
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Free

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Released
August 8, 2020
Updated
October 20, 2026

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Developer

Red Rover Technologies, LLC
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About

This app simplifies absence management for K12 school districts. It allows employees to register absences, substitutes to find and accept assignments, and administrators to manage the entire process. Receive instant notifications and sync assignments to your calendar.

✓Register, change, or cancel absences
✓Book and accept substitute assignments
✓Manage employee and substitute availability
✓Sync assignments to personal calendar
✓Approve and verify absences
✓Instant notifications for assignments
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What users say about Red Rover K12

Reviews of Red Rover K12 are mostly negative: the Education app is rated 4.7/5 from 49K App Store ratings. What users like most: convenient and easy to use, user-friendly interface. Top complaints: delayed or unreliable notifications, disappearing job listings. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Convenient and easy to use
  • 👍User-friendly interface
  • 💡Flexible scheduling options
  • 🚀Timely notifications of job openings
  • 👍Efficient job management

Negative things

  • 🐛Delayed or unreliable notifications
  • 🐛Disappearing job listings
  • 🐛Inconsistent filtering and preferences
  • 🐛Calendar integration issues
  • 🐛Crashes and glitches
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What's New in Red Rover K12

7.0.4

October 20, 2026

First quarter’s in the books, and so are a few bug fixes! We smoothed out wrinkles in sign-in, fixed a few crashes, and made small tweaks, like an alphabetized job list when you clock in. Straight A’s all around!

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Last updated on November 3, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Easy to read interface

A good system to use I’ve been very happy with it. No issues. Everything works as it should. Easy to get jobs.
Ssnikrjib

No alerts

I have tried all the tips and tricks and I am still not getting alerted to jobs. Only times I have gotten a job is when I just randomly check the app and refresh it . It's very frustrating.
LLolaruth12345

Excellent

Efficient and timely.
AMAbe’s Mom

Choice glitch

Everytime I apply favorites to my account it never stays that way.
EEDKbmd

Super Easy and Quick

Very nicely designed. Works extremely well on an iPhone. Very intuitive and simple. Highly recommend!
Bbpearltx
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Login issues on certain devices

Bug

Keyboard not hiding properly

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when entering absences

Bug

Syncing problems between app and website

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Calendar view of available jobs

Feature

Improved notification settings

Feature

Ability to see job details before accepting

Feature

Support for tablets and larger screens

Feature

Two-way communication with teachers

Feature

FAQ

What does the Red Rover K12 app do?

The Red Rover K12 app is designed to simplify absence management and substitute placement for K12 school districts. It allows employees to easily register absences, substitutes to find and accept assignments, and administrators to oversee the entire process efficiently.

Is the Red Rover K12 app free to use?

Yes, the Red Rover K12 app is 100% free for all users, including substitutes. Access to the Red Rover service is granted by school districts that utilize the platform.

How does the app help substitute teachers?

For substitute teachers, the app provides instant notifications about available assignments in their school districts. They can review and accept assignments directly within the app, and their accepted assignments automatically sync to their personal calendar.

What features are available for school employees?

School employees can use the app to quickly register, change, or cancel an absence. They can also search for qualified and available substitutes, view the status of their past and upcoming absences, and receive status update notifications.

What are the benefits for school administrators?

Administrators can leverage the app to manage, approve, and verify absences, vacancies, and assignments. They can also view employee and substitute profiles and settings, and receive important status update notifications.