Comparison

Zen Educate vs Masterson Staffing

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

Head to head
About

Zen Educate

This app connects educators with schools, streamlining the job search and hiring process. It allows teachers to manage their profiles and availability, while schools can find and book staff efficiently. The platform aims to be a more ethical and cost-effective alternative to traditional recruitment agencies.

Highlights
  • Manage teacher profiles
  • Set work availability
  • Accept/decline job offers
  • Search for screened staff
  • Save and rebook preferred teachers
  • Manage timesheets
Features
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We're building a fairer and more ethical alternative to traditional recruitment agencies, taking out the hassle — no more paperwork — and the waste — leaving more for the teachers and the pupils. Use our app to... For teachers, teaching assistants and special education paraprofessionals: - manage your teaching profile for how you show up to schools - manage your calendar to set when you want to work and when you don't - accept or decline offers for work from schools - see your past work For schools: - search for fully-screened and interviewed teachers, teaching assistants or special education paraprofessionals and request them for work - save your preferred teachers, check their availability and rebook them for future work - manage and confirm timesheets What people are saying about Zen Educate: "Really have enjoyed working with and for Zen Educate—they are helpful every step of the way" — Claire, Teaching Assistant "A great company who pride themselves on their honesty and ability to deliver good teachers to schools. Staff are paid more and schools pay less compared to competitors." — Colin, Teacher and former Principal "Zen Educate is a much-needed simplification of the substitute industry. Simple but rigorous onboarding, combined with efficient job placement, excellent and punctual pay and responsive support make Zen the go-to for schools and staff. Highly impressed!" — Sean, Teacher “Zen Educate has provided us with a highly professional service, their platform is easy to navigate, and their phone app means that a last-minute booking is easy to make. They've saved us money, without sacrificing the quality of staff we expect." — Yvonne, Exec Director “I now book my supply cover without picking up the phone! It's quicker, cheaper and more reliable than using an agency. I love it!" — Ann, Principal We're always rolling out improvements to our service and want you to be part of it. Please send us your feedback to help us improve.

About

Masterson Staffing

Find flexible job opportunities that match your skills and availability. Apply for positions easily, track your work hours, and stay connected with your recruiters. Experience a convenient and modern approach to job searching and management.

Highlights
  • Job opportunity search
  • Real-time job notifications
  • One-tap job application
  • Mobile timekeeping
  • Up-to-date scheduling
  • Recruiter communication
Features
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The Masterson Staffing Solutions Mobile App is the ultimate solution for anyone looking for a more convenient and flexible way to work. With our 24/7 app, you can easily search for job opportunities that match your skills and availability and receive real-time notifications when new positions become available. Applying for jobs has never been easier. You can express your interest and apply for positions with just a few taps on your smartphone. Our user-friendly interface makes the process quick and hassle-free. We understand the importance of staying organized, which is why our app offers mobile timekeeping and up-to-date scheduling. You can easily keep track of your work hours and stay on top of your schedule. And with the ability to stay connected with your recruiters and staffing agency, you'll always be in the loop. Our app offers a seamless communication experience, allowing you to ask questions and get the support you need. So, what are you waiting for? Download the Masterson Staffing Solutions Mobile App today and experience the convenience and flexibility of modern job searching.

Screenshots

Zen Educate4 screens
Masterson Staffing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zen Educate at 82% against Masterson Staffing's 0%. Zen Educate also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 334). Masterson Staffing's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Zen Educate holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 334 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Zen Educate's written reviews are positive against 0% of Masterson Staffing's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zen Educate versus Masterson Staffing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen EducateMasterson Staffing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings) — better4.6 (334 ratings)
Positive reviews82.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better334
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZen Educate LimitedServeture

Customer experience

Zen Educate

All ratings1,398 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive82.3%
Neutral3.2%
Negative14.5%

Masterson Staffing

All ratings323 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Zen Educate

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Training modules take a long time to load
  • Cannot go backward in CV or interview prep documents on iOS
  • App login issues on iOS
  • App not showing jobs in certain areas
  • App doesn't work

Requested features

5 requests
  • Make job availability more accessible
  • Improve training module loading speed
  • Add backward navigation for CV and interview prep
  • Fix app login issues on iOS
  • Improve job search functionality for specific areas

Masterson Staffing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Zen Educate

No in-app purchases

None

Masterson Staffing

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Educate free?
Zen Educate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Masterson Staffing free?
Masterson Staffing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zen Educate or Masterson Staffing?
Zen Educate is rated higher. Zen Educate averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Masterson Staffing averages 4.6 from 334 ratings.
Do Zen Educate or Masterson Staffing have ads?
Neither Zen Educate nor Masterson Staffing shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Educate or Masterson Staffing?
Zen Educate ships an update fortnightly, and Masterson Staffing fortnightly. Most recently, Zen Educate was updated on October 29, 2026 and Masterson Staffing on October 30, 2026.

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