NEU vs EngageNow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NEU
Access publications from Europe's largest education union, including Educate Magazine and Lead Magazine. This app serves 500,000 education professionals across UK schools and colleges.
- Access Educate Magazine
- Access Lead Magazine
- Publications from education union
- For UK education professionals
- Digital magazine access
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Access publications, including Educate Magazine and Lead Magazine, from Europe's largest education union. The NEU represents 500,000 education professionals in schools and colleges throughout the UK.
EngageNow
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EngageNow - Find and manage education jobs with ease. Your next job is just a tap away! Meet EngageNow, the essential app for teachers, teaching assistants, and school support staff looking for local work and flexible supply teaching opportunities. Created by Engage Education, with over 15 years of experience in education recruitment, EngageNow connects educators with schools faster and makes managing your schedule simple, all from your phone. What you can do with EngageNow: > Find supply teaching jobs fast: Get instant alerts when new roles near you go live > Manage your calendar: View bookings, set availability, and plan your week effortlessly > Track your timesheets: See submitted and approved work at a glance > Update your profile: Adjust your role, subjects, and travel preferences for the best job matches > Stay in control: Choose when and where you work - perfect for flexible supply teaching Extra perks you’ll love: Earn Amazon rewards for referring friends, access free professional development and CPD, and enjoy full support from your Engage Education team. With EngageNow, finding and managing your work in schools has never been easier. Download today to discover local jobs, manage bookings, and take charge of your career in education!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: EngageNow at every 3 weeks against NEU's every 6 months. NEU's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NEU ships an update every 6 months, EngageNow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NEU | EngageNow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 164 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Education Union | Engage Education Limited |
In-app purchases
NEU
No in-app purchases
EngageNow
No in-app purchases
