# ReadySub vs Frontline Education

The clearest difference is rating: Frontline Education at 4.7 against ReadySub's 2.0. Frontline Education also leads on ratings volume (84K vs 140) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). ReadySub's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Frontline Education holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frontline Education has 84K ratings behind it against 140, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of ReadySub's written reviews are positive against 36% of Frontline Education's.

ReadySub ships an update every 5 months, Frontline Education every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadySub | Frontline Education |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readysub/id970293978/reviews) | **[4.7 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-education/id1160398526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 140 | **84K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **36.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 9 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Glass Arc LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/970293977) | [Frontline Technologies Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494961802) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadySub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readysub/id970293978)

Manage substitute teaching assignments conveniently from your mobile device. View and accept available jobs directly on your iPhone or iPad. This application is completely free to use.

**Highlights:** Manage substitute assignments, View jobs on mobile, Accept jobs on the go, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to accept jobs
- 👍 Simple tool to review jobs
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 👍 Quick and easy access to jobs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications don't work
- 🐛 App is primitive/basic
- 🐛 Lacks functionality
- 🐛 Useless for teachers
- 🐛 Only shows available jobs

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications never work
- Missed job opportunities due to lack of notifications
- iPhone app is primitive
- No push notifications
- App does not show a calendar for accepted assignments

**Requested features**

- Filter selected schools and grade levels
- Send notifications when jobs are available
- Show calendar for accepted assignments
- Immediate text notifications
- View accepted jobs


### Frontline Education

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frontline-education/id1160398526)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Manage your work schedule and employee information from anywhere. Check leave balances, submit absence requests, and find colleagues quickly. Receive important alerts directly on your phone.

**Highlights:** Check leave balances, Create absences, View colleague directory, Search for colleagues, Receive web alerts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 👍 Convenient for accepting jobs
- 💡 Helpful notifications for new jobs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Notifications not working consistently
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔒 Security concerns with logging out frequently

**Reported bugs**

- Jobs disappearing from the app
- Inability to log in or stay logged in
- Notifications not working after updates
- App freezing or not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Add ability to cancel jobs from the app
- Integrate calendar functionality to add jobs directly
- Improve notification system to be more reliable
- Allow setting non-work days from the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadySub free?

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

### Is Frontline Education free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReadySub or Frontline Education?

Frontline Education is rated higher. ReadySub averages 2.0 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Frontline Education averages 4.7 from 84K ratings.

### Do ReadySub or Frontline Education have ads?

Neither ReadySub nor Frontline Education shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReadySub or Frontline Education?

ReadySub ships an update every 5 months, and Frontline Education every 5 weeks. Most recently, ReadySub was updated on October 23, 2026 and Frontline Education on October 25, 2026.

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