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Head-to-head

Indeed Job Search vs Monster Job Search

Indeed Job Search 4.8★ · Free + IAP 70
Winner Indeed Job Search
Monster Job Search 4.6★ · Free to download 30

Indeed Job Search is the stronger choice overall due to its larger volume of job listings and more reliable core functionality, despite facing issues with irrelevant results and technical glitches, while Monster Job Search suffers from severe app instability and a lack of relevant job postings.

Full reviews: Indeed Job Search · Monster Job Search

Indeed Job Search offers a vast array of job listings and generally effective application tools, though users report issues with job relevance and app stability. Monster Job Search, despite its long history, is currently plagued by severe technical bugs, irrelevant job recommendations, and a high volume of scam listings, making it a less reliable option for job seekers.

Head to head

Job Listings & Relevance edge: Indeed Job SearchR3R4R8R9
Indeed Job Search Indeed users appreciate the quantity of job postings and the ability to see reviews and Q&A for companies R8R9R11R17. However, many users report issues with job mismatch, receiving irrelevant job suggestions, and seeing the same jobs repeatedly R3R18R25. There are also significant concerns about fake or 'ghost' jobs and scam listings R4R9R10.
Monster Job Search Monster users frequently complain about a lack of relevant job openings, with many seeing only full-time positions, or jobs far from their location . Users also report being flooded with CDL and nursing jobs despite no interest , and a high number of scam messages and fraudulent job posters R73.
Ease of Use & Functionality edge: Indeed Job SearchR5R7R8R11
Indeed Job Search Indeed is generally considered easy to use for applying to jobs R8R11. However, recent reviews highlight numerous bugs, such as job descriptions not scrolling, the app freezing when trying to 'show more', and the profile section being inaccessible R5R7. Users also report issues with search filters not working, location preferences resetting, and an inability to upload cover letters R25R31.
Monster Job Search Monster's app functionality is severely criticized, with many users reporting that the app simply 'never works properly' . Common issues include an inability to apply to jobs, profile sections not loading or crashing, and the app being generally buggy and jittery . Users also find the filtering limited and ineffective .
Effectiveness in Job Placement edge: Indeed Job SearchR2R4R19R20
Indeed Job Search Indeed has a mixed record, with some users reporting success in getting jobs or responses R20. However, a significant number of users express frustration, stating they have applied to many jobs over long periods without any responses or even rejections R2R4R19. Some believe that applying directly on company websites yields better results than through Indeed .
Monster Job Search Monster's effectiveness is severely hampered by its app's non-functionality, preventing users from applying or even viewing job details . While one user mentioned getting a good job through Monster in the past , the overwhelming recent sentiment is that the platform is not helpful for finding employment due to its technical issues and irrelevant listings .
Privacy & Spam edge: Indeed Job SearchR1R6R10R73
Indeed Job Search Indeed users express concerns about data mining R1 and receiving excessive spam emails after applying R6. Some users also fear that fake jobs are used to steal personal information R10.
Monster Job Search Monster users report receiving constant spam messages and emails, including fraudulent job opportunities, with no way to report or block them R73. There are also reports of unwanted calls from recruiters after posting phone numbers , raising significant privacy and security concerns.
Pick Indeed Job Search if

You are looking for a wide variety of job postings and are willing to navigate some app bugs and filter through irrelevant or potentially fake listings R8R11R17. You value features like company reviews and Q&A R9.

Pick Monster Job Search if

You have had positive experiences with Monster in the past and are hoping for a return to its former functionality, or if you are only using it as a last resort to find direct links to company websites .

Evidence note: Indeed has a significantly larger number of reviews, both positive and negative, providing a more comprehensive view of user experience. Monster's recent reviews are overwhelmingly negative, focusing on severe app instability and a high prevalence of scams, which heavily skews its current perception.

Frequently asked

Which app is better for finding jobs?
Indeed Job Search is generally better for finding jobs because it offers a larger volume of listings and, despite some bugs, its core application features are more functional than Monster's R8R11R17R20. Monster's app is currently plagued by severe technical issues that prevent users from effectively searching or applying .
Do these apps have a lot of fake jobs or scams?
Both apps have users reporting fake jobs and scams, but Monster Job Search appears to have a more severe problem, with numerous users receiving spam messages and calls from fraudulent sources R4R9R10. Indeed also has reports of fake listings and data mining concerns R1R10.
Are the search filters effective on these apps?
Users report that search filters on both Indeed and Monster are often ineffective, leading to irrelevant job results R3R18R25R31. Indeed users specifically mention issues with location filters and seeing jobs far away R31, while Monster users also complain about location filters not working and being flooded with unrelated job types .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Indeed Job Search 3/5 · US Iob mismatch: While I do like indeed sometimes I get sent jobs or filtered into jobs that have nothing to do with my experience
  2. [R4] Indeed Job Search 1/5 · US Ghost jobs 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
  3. [R8] Indeed Job Search 5/5 · US Best app job hunt: Awesome app for job hunting. Always posting great places to work.
  4. [R9] Indeed Job Search 3/5 · US Pretty good app: I like the app and the fact you can see reviews,Q&A, ect,. But I do not like that some of these jobs are scams.
  5. [R5] Indeed Job Search 4/5 · US Not scrolling: I have used indeed for years but for some reason the job descriptions aren’t scrolling for me now. I deleted it and then tried not using extensions. I went to the help page and did what it said. Still nothing. Please fix this!
  6. [R7] Indeed Job Search 1/5 · US Bugs: Your app is great when it comes to applying for jobs and finding ones that actually fit your skills. However on the app and website, it is physically impossible to open the profile section since it only shows a blank screen. This is annoying cause we might have to update our profile or something but we don’t have access to the section. Everything else works on it except for that
  7. [R11] Indeed Job Search 5/5 · US Great job seeking application.: Does a wonderful job at helping people get jobs!
  8. [R2] Indeed Job Search 4/5 · US Never got a job yet but this is a good app for jobs: Never got a job yet but this is a good app for jobs
  9. [R19] Indeed Job Search 1/5 · US - Honest review: In my four years of using indeed, I have applied for over fifty eight jobs and haven’t heard back from a single one, I recommend ZipRecruiter I have found two jobs in only a month of looking. Indeed is trash don’t waste your time and don’t give them your data to collect.
  10. [R20] Indeed Job Search 5/5 · US Indeed job: I love indeed job I’ve been getting jobs back to back some of them are slow to check you but you do have to be patient here .
  11. [R1] Indeed Job Search 1/5 · US Probably data mining: Ya
  12. [R6] Indeed Job Search 3/5 · US Spam: You don't need to send me an email every time i apply to a job. I know i applied. I know what to do next. Stop spamming my email
  13. [R10] Indeed Job Search 1/5 · US Now promoting fake jobs!: A company from India has all kinds of hiring all over Indeed however after speaking with the community we have all applied at the Company Data Annotation however I am hearing that all they are doing is conducting interviews and not actually hiring anyone. While the questions are genuine the intent is not, but most of us AI programmers are stepping away from indeed because
  14. [R73] Monster Job Search 1/5 · US horrible: Filtering for jobs doesn't actually show relevant roles; constant spam messages in inbox with no way to report or block these fake opportunities. Terrible app.
  15. [R17] Indeed Job Search 5/5 · US Great Website: Indeed has been great
  16. [R18] Indeed Job Search 3/5 · US 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.
  17. [R25] Indeed Job Search 1/5 · US DONT USE: They give you the same jobs over and over. Even if you use the filter they disregard and give you jobs you aren’t looking for. They allow jobs to post 30 ads for the same job so have fun trying to get through those. I get job offers from jobs I would work at if I was in high school.
  18. [R31] Indeed Job Search 1/5 · US Sucks: Shows the same 50 jobs. The search filters don’t work, you can put 25 miles and it’ll show you jobs over 60+ miles away. You click don’t show me this job again, and it still shows you the job 6 more times on each page. What a joke

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store