Indeed Job Search alternatives
Indeed Job Search users often look for alternatives due to persistent bugs, irrelevant job recommendations, and a lack of employer responses. Alternatives like Glassdoor, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Snagajob, and Monster offer different strengths for job seekers.
Why users look for alternatives to Indeed Job Search
- Many users report not getting responses or interviews after applying to numerous jobs, feeling that the app is ineffective for finding employment.R1R7R10R13
- Users frequently experience technical issues such as the app freezing, failing to scroll, search bars not working, or descriptions not loading.R3R6R15R28
- The job recommendation algorithm is often criticized for showing irrelevant jobs, positions outside the specified location, or roles that don't match qualifications.R4R9R11R24
- Some users find the app lacks features, such as the ability to upload a cover letter or save search preferences, and note that useful features have disappeared over time.R12R18R29
- There are complaints about fake job listings, corrupted workplaces, and employers auto-declining applications, making the platform feel unreliable.R16R48
- Users looking for higher-paying executive jobs feel that Indeed primarily lists low-end entry-level positions.R14
The alternatives
Glassdoor provides job listings and is valued by some users for helping nursing professionals find employment R52. However, some users find the app's navigation difficult, leading to lost application information R59R64. There are also reports of the app crashing frequently and showing outdated job information R61.
Better for: Job seekers who value community insights and are specifically looking for roles in fields like nursing, as some users have found success there R52. It might also suit those who are patient with app navigation and potential technical issues R59R61R64.
Head-to-head: Indeed Job Search vs Glassdoor | Jobs & CareersLinkedIn is a platform for professional networking and job searching, with users appreciating its ability to help them connect with others and find opportunities R66. It's seen as a place of hope where talent is recognized R66. However, some features, like extensive browsing of profiles, are locked behind a paywall, which users find expensive R67. The app also has issues with buggy comments and a difficult sign-in process, including confusing 'not a robot' prompts R68R70.
Better for: Professionals who want to build a network and seek career advice, as it helps connect individuals and can be a source of hope for talent R66. It's also suitable for those who are willing to pay for premium features to access more extensive networking and job application tools R67.
Head-to-head: Indeed Job Search vs LinkedInZipRecruiter is praised by users for helping them secure interviews and jobs, with some finding it more effective than Indeed . It offers many opportunities for career advancement R80. However, some users report receiving irrelevant job recommendations, even for jobs requiring licenses they don't possess R82. There are also complaints about fake leads and employers not responding R79. Technical issues like verification emails not arriving and the app forcing its own browser for applications are also noted R81.
Better for: Job seekers who prioritize getting interviews and finding new job opportunities, especially those who have found Indeed less effective . It can be particularly useful for entry-level positions, as one user found their first welding job through the app .
Head-to-head: Indeed Job Search vs ZipRecruiter Job SearchSnagajob is described as helpful for finding job opportunities and is particularly good for quick hires R94. High school students with little experience have found it easier to use than other apps . However, many users report significant app malfunctions, such as the screen staying white, the app not opening, or applications not progressing past the first page R93R95. There are also complaints about irrelevant job listings, including a high volume of military jobs despite stated disinterest, and concerns about fake or non-existent jobs R96.
Better for: High school students or individuals with limited experience looking for quick hires and entry-level jobs . Users should be prepared for potential app bugs and the need to filter out irrelevant listings R93R96.
Head-to-head: Indeed Job Search vs SnagajobMonster Job Search is appreciated for its timely job alerts and ease of applying with a saved resume R108. Some users find it a great app and job search engine . However, a significant drawback is the lack of pay information on job listings, which users consider essential R107. The app also suffers from frequent technical issues, such as not allowing users to apply to more jobs after the first one, profiles crashing, and the app not loading properly R110. Users also report irrelevant job suggestions and spam messages R109.
Better for: Job seekers who value immediate job alerts and a streamlined application process with a saved resume R108. It might be suitable for those who are less concerned about upfront salary information and are willing to navigate occasional app functionality issues R107R110.
Head-to-head: Indeed Job Search vs Monster Job SearchYou find the user interface friendly and have had success getting responses or interviews, as some users still find Indeed helpful and reliable .
Evidence note: No alternative had too-thin evidence.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] Indeed Job Search Jobs: I havent gotten a job in 1 month
- [R7] Indeed Job Search Sucks: This app is horrible at obtaining jobs.
- [R10] Indeed Job Search App is a data collector: Nobody hires in this app, submitted multiple applications nobody calls back or emails back.
- [R13] Indeed Job Search Useless: You can apply for more than a 100 jobs and still never get a response back. This app is a waste of storage
- [R3] Indeed Job Search Bug fixes: OK when I try to hit on the show more for any job the page freezes. The app does not need an update so I’m not sure what’s going on but I’m having difficulty with the app itself right now and the update just happened so you need more bug fixes.
- [R6] Indeed Job Search App broken: App refuses to scroll and pop-up description window in iOS 26.6
- [R15] Indeed Job Search Search bar not working: I am unable to use search bar
- [R28] Indeed Job Search Trash: No idea what’s happened since the last update. It doesn’t matter how many times I click the same result in the search bar, it’s always saying “10 new” but no results found. Get an email? No chance safari will load it to the app. Sends you straight to the App Store like the idiots that designed this app didn’t know how to code that.
- [R4] Indeed Job Search Career prison with a search bar: If you want to make sure your career never changes, congratulations, Indeed has perfected that experience. Whatever is on your résumé becomes your permanent identity. Spent years in sales? Enjoy being recommended 437 more sales jobs, a handful of insurance scams, commission-only “opportunities,” and the occasional retail position paying less than your electric bill
- [R9] Indeed Job Search New search results are nonsense: Used to be I could search for a full time job within 20 miles and now there’s a bunch of nonsense jobs out of state clogging up the results. Algorithm needs fixed big time.
- [R11] Indeed Job Search Problems: Haven’t really found a job, as a teenager trying to find a starter job, the filters don’t work + haven’t found accurate employment to my preferences.
- [R24] Indeed Job Search Finding the right job: I cannot able to drive. I do need help with finding the right job.
- [R12] Indeed Job Search Seems to be getting worse.: Used to be so easy to use but then useful features started disappearing one by one. First they removed the bit that did how many pages of jobs matched my search, then they removed the bit that said how many results matched my search, then they took away the bit that told me whether I’d already visited a particular job and now it’s stopped saving my search criteria so wh
- [R18] Indeed Job Search Cover Letter Option: Indeed is brilliant, however it would be much more better if there was an option to upload a cover letter.
- [R29] Indeed Job Search Easily the best job search app: I love this app, it’s easy to use and I’ve found many jobs on here but if I’m honest, there are some things I wish was different. I’d like to be able to change and SAVE my search preferences; so the miles and sort by date. It pains me to have to change the same setting every time I do a job search. I don’t want to see jobs 25 miles away or what is classed as relevan
- [R16] Indeed Job Search Essentially worthless: This is cool in theory but would only work if there weren’t so many bots employers just auto decline your application because they think you’re a bot. No point in using this when you can do all of it in person 10 times easier.
- [R48] Indeed Job Search Creator of ai and tesla: This app has so many fake job listings and corrupted workplaces that do not pay a living wage.
- [R14] Indeed Job Search Only Low end entry level jobs: This app is not good for high paying executive jobs.
- [R52] Glassdoor | Jobs & Careers Stephanie, LPN: Thank you Glassdoor for really understanding what it takes for nursing professionals to level up they’re employment!!!
- [R59] Glassdoor | Jobs & Careers Difficult navigation between apps: Glassdoor is difficult to navigate back-and-forth between apps. I have lost my information twice in the application process, merely by toggling to my personal information to copy and paste to Glassdoor. When I toggle back to Glassdoor, all my application information is lost.
- [R61] Glassdoor | Jobs & Careers Constantly crashes: Looking for work. This app crashes constantly. Three times in the last hour, leading to this review. Server jobs - 2 that are 22 miles away and have been posted for more than 30 days. I visited the restaurants; neither are hiring and don't know why the ads are there. App information is outdated and depressing.
- [R64] Glassdoor | Jobs & Careers Minor Tweaks: Maybe it’s the software engineer in me, but there are some app actions that are extremely frustrating and confusing like if you’re applying for a job and you tap exit or tap the back button, they both don’t take you to the previous page. Some people would get annoyed by that for sure having to start over again.
- [R66] LinkedIn Stronger connection.: If you feel your gift is dying try LinkedIn, a few connection will reassure you of bring your gift back to life. Is not just connection is a place of hope when your talent is clear.
- [R67] LinkedIn Cannot Access Certain Features Unless You Pay: I can no longer extensively browse people through search because I have to pay in order to look at more than 5 people but I can't afford to pay for the monthly or yearly membership as it's ridiculously priced. I understand how Premium makes sense for the job application process but everyone should have unlimited access to the search capabilities.
- [R68] LinkedIn Not a robot: I haven’t logged in to LinkedIn in years. Trying to login seems impossible. The “not a robot” prompts are apparently too difficult for me to understand. Mark all boxes with busses. If a bus bleeds over to another square does that count as a square? Tried both ways and still I fail it. Try the audio version. Am I supposed to put spaces between the words? Try both ways and still fail. H
- [R70] LinkedIn Comments are buggy: Cursor jumps to the end of text when attempting to revise comments on a post, no matter where it is placed. Tagging more than one user in comments also fails.
- [R79] ZipRecruiter Job Search The worst fake leads: Don’t trust these people “employers” don’t answer back I tried it for more than a year filled up more than 100 applications and I didn’t get anything not even a answer back from the fake employers Don’t waste your time
- [R80] ZipRecruiter Job Search Amazing jobs: Best place to work for plenty of opportunities to a great career opportunity
- [R81] ZipRecruiter Job Search Please Add SMS Verification: Overall, the app has been good, but I would like to suggest adding an alternative account recovery option. My brother lost access to the email linked to his account after Google disabled it, and because email is the only way to verify his identity, he can no longer access his ZipRecruiter account. His phone number is already connected to the account, so it would be ver
- [R82] ZipRecruiter Job Search Awful: This app gives you recommendations that are completely irrelevant to your searches and will even recommend jobs one at a time and they will be jobs for places that are a 3 or 4 day drive from your location. It’s ridiculous.
- [R93] Snagajob Needs fixing: App doesn’t work for me, it shows nothing when i search and click on closest to me. The screen just stays white
- [R94] Snagajob Helpful: I haven’t got a job yet but it has good opportunities to look at
- [R95] Snagajob Hi: The app is down
- [R96] Snagajob Terrible app: How are y’all gonna posts jobs that quite literally don’t exist? People out here struggling and all y’all care about is getting traffic, and pushing jobs people either payed to have on the list, or that flat out aren’t even a thing anymore. If I could rate below one star I would. I don’t know why I keep trying these apps. I’ve NEVER got so much as an email back from any employer I’ve
- [R107] Monster Job Search No pay information: This app never gives a pay scale for any listings, there’s only one reason to begin considering a job and that’s the rate of pay, people don’t have time to play games
- [R108] Monster Job Search Job alerts are timely: I like that I get notified as soon as new jobs are available. It’s easy to apply with my saved resume as well.
- [R109] Monster Job Search Irrelevant jobs: There should be an option to remove or filter out job openings that are unrelated.
- [R110] Monster Job Search Can’t apply: I applied to one job and now the site won’t allow me apply to anymore and can’t load my profile or anything. I’ve deleted and reinstalled a number of times but it doesn’t change anything. Kind frustrating for an app that’s supposed to help you apply for jobs.
- [R25] Indeed Job Search Search not working: Something has changed. I put in specifically what I’m looking for and it’s giving me “supportive roles”. Or it says 200-300 results but only shows 20. Or I have to look up the exact company. Please fix this.
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store