Jitbug vs Colleago
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Colleago
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Colleago is a real-time work availability and shift booking app which allows you to share your work availability with your employers and managers to improve your potential to pick up more shifts. You no longer need to use email or messaging platforms – just use Colleago. It is great for anyone that works part-time or casual.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Jitbug at every 8 days against Colleago's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jitbug ships an update every 8 days, Colleago every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jitbug | Colleago |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Social Recruitment Technology Limited | Colleago Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
Jitbug
No in-app purchases
Colleago
No in-app purchases
