# willSub for Substitutes vs Sub Start

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sub Start at 100% against willSub for Substitutes's 14%. Sub Start also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.0). willSub for Substitutes's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Sub Start holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of willSub for Substitutes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sub Start's.

willSub for Substitutes ships an update fortnightly, Sub Start every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | willSub for Substitutes | Sub Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willsub-for-substitutes/id1517891212/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-start/id1571113022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ESS Midwest Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460797431) | [SubStart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571113024) |

## What reviewers say

### willSub for Substitutes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/willsub-for-substitutes/id1517891212)

Easily find, accept, and manage your substitute teaching jobs. Receive instant notifications for new opportunities, view job details with maps, and track your work history and pay. Manage your schedule and preferences efficiently.

**Highlights:** Live job list, Instant job notifications, Accept/decline jobs, Detailed job info with map, Job confirmation alerts, Cancel jobs, View job history, Track pay, Manage time off, Modify preferences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (when working)
- 👍 Notifications worked fine (previously)
- 👍 Can quickly get into jobs
- 👍 Easily navigate jobs worked and pay
- 👍 Face ID login (when available)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently freezes/stuck on loading screen
- 🐛 Frequent login issues (button greyed out, not logged in)
- 🐛 App not opening after updates
- 🐛 No longer receiving job notifications
- 🐛 Missed job opportunities due to app issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on loading screen
- Login button greyed out
- App not opening after updates
- Not receiving job notifications
- Not receiving text notifications

**Requested features**

- Add to calendar option
- Calendar integration (Apple/Google)
- Dark mode
- Ability to switch between multiple districts easily
- Improved notification system


### Sub Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-start/id1571113022)

This app streamlines substitute teacher booking and management for childcare programs. It offers features like check-in/out, messaging, document management, and worksite insights, all in one platform.

**Highlights:** Booking management, Check-in/out, Messaging, Document management, Worksite insights, Notifications and alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is willSub for Substitutes free?

willSub for Substitutes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sub Start free?

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

### Which has better reviews, willSub for Substitutes or Sub Start?

Sub Start is rated higher. willSub for Substitutes averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Sub Start averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do willSub for Substitutes or Sub Start have ads?

Neither willSub for Substitutes nor Sub Start shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, willSub for Substitutes or Sub Start?

willSub for Substitutes ships an update fortnightly, and Sub Start every 2 months. Most recently, willSub for Substitutes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sub Start on November 3, 2026.

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