Comparison

Jitbug vs Slingshot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jitbug

This app connects early childhood education centers in New Zealand with qualified relief teachers. It uses a smart algorithm to match jobs with candidates and simplifies the hiring process for both centers and educators. All users undergo a secure verification process.

Highlights
  • Secure user verification
  • Smart job-to-candidate matching algorithm
  • Simplified job advertising
  • Push and email notifications for job opportunities
  • Q&A board for job postings
Features
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Jitbug is the secure time-saving app that matches ECE centres with the relievers they need every day. To use Jitbug, you must be either: Teachers: a registered teacher or Early Childhood Education educator (qualified or unqualified) in New Zealand. or: ECEs: an administration staff member at an early childhood education organisation in New Zealand. Jitbug is Secure - We take the care of our next generation very seriously. Rest assured that all users go through a verification process before they enter the pool. This includes using the same NZ Police Vetting Service that schools and early childhood education providers use. Jitbug is Smart - Our algorithm behind the scenes matches jobs to the right candidates. No more searching through a database and reading endless profiles and CVs. Our custom analytics engine suggests a shortlist of candidates for you to invite. Jitbug is Simple - The straightforward process means advertising a position takes just 3 screens! A Q&A board means there is no need to repeat yourself. As for teachers, what could be easier than being notified of new job opportunities in your area by push or email notifications? Find out more at jitbug.co.nz Powered by Scissors.

About

Slingshot

Manage your internet service account, view billing details, and make payments. Troubleshoot Wi-Fi issues with a real-time diagnostic scanner and receive personalized suggestions to improve performance.

Highlights
  • Account balance and history
  • Bill notifications and payment reminders
  • Real-time Wi-Fi diagnostic scanner
  • Automated and one-off payment options
  • Bill breakdown and AI analysis
Features
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Check your Slingshot account balance, troubleshoot your Wi-Fi with real-time scanning - you’re in the driver’s seat with the Slingshot app. Your bill made simple: - Easy to find and understand bill information - Your account balance, history, and payment methods, all in one place - Get notifications about your bills and upcoming payment dates - See what you’ve paid, when, and how Real-time Wi-Fi diagnostic scanner: - Get information about your Wi-Fi performance - Diagnose and fix common problems with real-time Wi-Fi scanning - Solve Wi-Fi issues yourself, with customised easy-to-follow suggestions based on your network performance Simple and effective payment interface: - Set up and manage your automatic payments - Easily make one-off payments at any time Get the information you need: - See when a bill is coming up, and when your next bill is due - Surprised by your first bill? Get a breakdown of your bill to understand more - Bill higher than normal? Our AI analyses your last billing period to highlight where and why your charges may be different to normal Plus heaps more coming soon. Get started now! If you’re already a Slingshot customer, simply download the app and start calling the shots straight away.

Screenshots

Jitbug4 screens
Slingshot4 screens

Verdict

The call

Jitbug and Slingshot both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Jitbug's written reviews are positive against 9% of Slingshot's. Jitbug also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Jitbug against 5.0 for Slingshot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Jitbug's written reviews are positive against 9% of Slingshot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jitbug ships an update every 8 days, Slingshot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jitbug versus Slingshot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJitbugSlingshot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews92.9% of reviews — better8.7% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSocial Recruitment Technology LimitedSlingshot Communications Ltd

Customer experience

Jitbug

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%

Slingshot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative91.3%

In-app purchases

None

Jitbug

No in-app purchases

None

Slingshot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jitbug free?
Jitbug is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Slingshot free?
Slingshot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jitbug or Slingshot?
Jitbug and Slingshot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Jitbug or Slingshot have ads?
Neither Jitbug nor Slingshot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jitbug or Slingshot?
Jitbug ships an update every 8 days, and Slingshot every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jitbug was updated on September 14, 2026 and Slingshot on September 15, 2026.

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