Best Absence And Substitute Apps

22+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to absence and substitute or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 22+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Absence And Substitute Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ReadySubReadySubFree2.0★ (140)NoNoOct 2026
2Frontline EducationFrontline EducationFree4.7★ (85K)NoNoNov 2026
3My Sub K-12My Sub K-12Free5.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
4SubAlert for Frontline EdSubAlert for Frontline EdFree4.8★ (17K)NoNoNov 2026
5Red Rover K12Red Rover K12Free4.7★ (49K)NoNoNov 2026
6Subbey: Substitute Teacher AppSubbey: Substitute Teacher AppFree4.9★ (133)NoNoNov 2026
7Hinge HealthHinge HealthFree4.9★ (175K)NoNoNov 2026
8Absinthe for absence.ioAbsinthe for absence.ioFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Absence And Substitute

2.0😞(140 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Notifications don't work
  • 🐛 App is primitive/basic
  • 🐛 Lacks functionality
  • 🐛 Useless for teachers
  • 🐛 Only shows available jobs
  • 🐛 Does not show accepted jobs
  • 🐛 No calendar view
  • 🐛 Misses job opportunities
  • 🐛 Slow to load jobs
  • 🐛 Inconvenient to use
  • 🐛 Primitive iPhone app
  • 🐛 Website is better
  • 🐛 Can't mark unavailable days
  • 🐛 Notes are cut off
  • 🐛 Job details are incomplete
  • 🐛 Login errors
  • 🐛 Never works
  • 🐛 Doesn't function right
  • 🐛 Takes food out of mouths
  • 🐛 Too much of a hassle
4.7😞(85K ratings)
Free
#67in Education
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This app provides on-the-go access to an employee platform for checking leave balances, submitting absence requests, and finding colleagues. It also delivers important web alerts directly to your mobile device.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🐛 Notifications not working consistently
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🔒 Security concerns with logging out frequently
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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This free app connects substitute teachers with K-12 job openings posted by school districts. Substitutes can review available positions, receive notifications, and access lesson plans directly from their mobile devices.

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FAQ about Absence And Substitute

What are the best absence and substitute apps for iPhone?
ReadySub tops our absence and substitute apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 2.0-star average from 140 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top absence and substitute apps we rank are free to download, including ReadySub and Frontline Education.
ReadySub has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 22+ absence and substitute apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.