# InstaSub vs Go Spindle

InstaSub and Go Spindle both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 29% of Go Spindle's written reviews are positive against 0% of InstaSub's. InstaSub's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 9) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for InstaSub against 4.6 for Go Spindle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InstaSub has 259 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of InstaSub's written reviews are positive against 29% of Go Spindle's.

InstaSub ships an update every 6 weeks, Go Spindle every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | InstaSub | Go Spindle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instasub/id1501485445/reviews) | **[4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-spindle/id1536619162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 24 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Humanity.com, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/864258525) | [Go Spindle, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781006266) |

## What reviewers say

### InstaSub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instasub/id1501485445)

This app streamlines job management for educators and administrators. It allows substitutes to easily accept or decline jobs, while teachers can post and manage absences. Administrators benefit from efficient scheduling and reporting tools.

**Highlights:** Accept/Decline jobs, View job history, Post and manage absences, Schedule substitute requests, Approve/Deny time-off, Absence reporting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Go Spindle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-spindle/id1536619162)

Find and apply for education jobs directly, without recruiters or intermediaries. Access top positions, view real pay ranges, and manage your entire job search process, from applications to onboarding, all within the app.

**Highlights:** Direct access to top education jobs, View real pay ranges, No recruiters or intermediaries, Effortless job applications, In-app onboarding and credentialing, Full control over schedule and interviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InstaSub free?

InstaSub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Go Spindle free?

Go Spindle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, InstaSub or Go Spindle?

Go Spindle is rated higher. InstaSub averages 4.5 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Go Spindle averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do InstaSub or Go Spindle have ads?

Neither InstaSub nor Go Spindle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, InstaSub or Go Spindle?

InstaSub ships an update every 6 weeks, and Go Spindle every 3 weeks. Most recently, InstaSub was updated on November 3, 2026 and Go Spindle on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*