Reviews of Swing Subs - For Substitutes

By: Swing Education, Inc. App

List of user reviews and ratings for Swing Subs - For Substitutes

Total ratings

1.90 (Rating count: 27)

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Review summary

User reviews show Swing still provides substitute opportunities, but the current app experience is plagued by reliability and pay issues. The new version is slow, crashes, and lacks essential filters, causing missed opportunities and planning difficulties. Payroll changes and pay timing raise financial concerns, while the surge in new hires reduces available jobs. Login problems and account migrations add to the frustration. To regain trust, Swing needs to restore app performance, reintroduce filters, stabilize pay, and simplify access across platforms.

Pros

Schools actively request substitutes and administrators sometimes ask for return, indicating ongoing demand for sub services.
Some users report motivation from their Swing sub score and feel recognized when performance is good.
Reports of higher pay opportunities in 2026 for consistent performers suggest potential improved earnings for reliable subs.

Cons

The latest Swing app update is significantly slower and less reliable than the old version, with frequent crashes and long load times.
Filters and search features have been removed or are hard to access, making it difficult to target long‑term vs. day‑to‑day work and plan routes.
Payroll and pay timing have become problematic, including lower pay, nonweekly pay, and changes to the payroll system with taxes deducted.
Job availability feels inconsistent and highly competitive, with new hires filling openings quickly and fewer recurring opportunities.
Login and account issues persist, including being asked to use a second app, password problems, and frequent re-logins.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 2.20

All time rating average: 1.90

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Date	Author	Comment
2026-05-20	Mi*****	Honestly I have had a great time working for this company. It gives me the flexibility that I need as a first time mom. I used to work for Swing back in 2023 and now I returned in 2026 and overall I am still enjoying the assignments. All other jobs I’ve had do not compare to this one!
Honestly I have had a great time working for this company. It gives me the flexibility that I need as a first time mom. I used to work for Swing back in 2023 and now I returned in 2026 and overall I am still enjoying the assignments. All other jobs I’ve had do not compare to this one!
2026-04-16	ko*****	I actually use to be a teacher but left for a different space of work. Came to sub over a year or close to two years. I have had significant requests and positive reviews of administrators asking me to come back. I had a ONE TIME last minute cancellation for emergency and now that situation outweighs all the positive work I have done. Mind you I been on the app for almost two years. I don’t think a one time last minute cancellation should define me on the app. God forbid you are human and an emergency situation comes up. The sick time also really sucks making it nearly impossible if you ever decided to do long term subbing. Feels like they just treat you as disposable. Also, does the schools have any accountability? I walk into assignments that have no guidance, major behavioral challenges with students and you don’t get recognized for all that you endure, but a school can leave a review that can be untrue and it sticks with you forever.
I actually use to be a teacher but left for a different space of work. Came to sub over a year or close to two years. I have had significant requests and positive reviews of administrators asking me to come back. I had a ONE TIME last minute cancellation for emergency and now that situation outweighs all the positive work I have done. Mind you I been on the app for almost two years. I don’t think a one time last minute cancellation should define me on the app. God forbid you are human and an emergency situation comes up. The sick time also really sucks making it nearly impossible if you ever decided to do long term subbing. Feels like they just treat you as disposable. Also, does the schools have any accountability? I walk into assignments that have no guidance, major behavioral challenges with students and you don’t get recognized for all that you endure, but a school can leave a review that can be untrue and it sticks with you forever.
2026-03-18	Ja*****	This app screws you out of getting work. You get a notification and the app takes 5 minutes to load, by the time it’s open the offer is gone. But for some reason if there’s no offer it takes 30 seconds to open. It’s like they’re actively trying to block you from working.
This app screws you out of getting work. You get a notification and the app takes 5 minutes to load, by the time it’s open the offer is gone. But for some reason if there’s no offer it takes 30 seconds to open. It’s like they’re actively trying to block you from working.
2026-02-17	Li*****	Starting 2026 the pay I received is higher and if you were even mildly consistent as a substitute you get offered the higher wage opportunities for being a swing hero last year 2025 the pay was so variable that it made budgeting very difficult This year things are looking up for the app
Starting 2026 the pay I received is higher and if you were even mildly consistent as a substitute you get offered the higher wage opportunities for being a swing hero last year 2025 the pay was so variable that it made budgeting very difficult This year things are looking up for the app
2026-02-08	A2*****	Swing was great until the end of May 2025. After that, things took a turn for the worse. With the new app and new management, everything has changed. I was told by an employee with swing that negative feedback has a greater impact now compared to then. It doesn’t make sense! Even when you consistently go above and beyond as a substitute, that effort often goes unrecognized. However, a single negative review from a school, even if it’s inaccurate, can significantly lower your rating and result in fewer or no job offers. On top of that, pay rates have dropped, and available assignments are limited. Unfortunately this app is no longer reliable for consistent work. At this point, you may be better off working as a district substitute. This app disappoints me more and more everyday.
Swing was great until the end of May 2025. After that, things took a turn for the worse. With the new app and new management, everything has changed. I was told by an employee with swing that negative feedback has a greater impact now compared to then. It doesn’t make sense! Even when you consistently go above and beyond as a substitute, that effort often goes unrecognized. However, a single negative review from a school, even if it’s inaccurate, can significantly lower your rating and result in fewer or no job offers. On top of that, pay rates have dropped, and available assignments are limited. Unfortunately this app is no longer reliable for consistent work. At this point, you may be better off working as a district substitute. This app disappoints me more and more everyday.
2026-02-02	jn*****	The app seems to have glitches that seem to be conveniently controlled by random people. I keep updating installing and uninstalling to trouble shoot why I no longer get notifications via push or text. One minute I had 100 positive reviews the next minute I have 1. Very shady stuff going on.
The app seems to have glitches that seem to be conveniently controlled by random people. I keep updating installing and uninstalling to trouble shoot why I no longer get notifications via push or text. One minute I had 100 positive reviews the next minute I have 1. Very shady stuff going on.
2026-01-13	it*****	App crashes upon opening about 50% of the time. No history is really shown a couple weeks out. Less transparency, just like when they switched payroll. ADP used to have a breakdown and info where you worked. Now it’s just dollars and cents.
App crashes upon opening about 50% of the time. No history is really shown a couple weeks out. Less transparency, just like when they switched payroll. ADP used to have a breakdown and info where you worked. Now it’s just dollars and cents.
2025-09-11	Te*****	Swing was good when I signed up last yr, but now there are barely any requests to pick up. Not only that but the pay is extremely low compared to being in a district. With the new timesheet format, I now have to a new login to a completely different app (which is their username that you have to store) in order to punch a clock for hourly work. Even though they say you don’t have to leave the app, it literally doesn’t let you punch although their pop-up says otherwise. Also, with the addition of the hourly formatting, PAY IS NOT WEEKLY ANYMORE, even though it is still being advertised as such. You used to get paid the following week of Friday but now the timesheets aren’t even approved until then which means obviously the pay won’t be that same day, it’ll take another week. Also with taxes being taken out on already low pay and with lesser amount of requests, it’s not worth the hassle searching constantly to hope one pops up. When you aren’t getting enough requests, it makes no sense for us to be official employees and not contractors anymore. No way people are able to get full time or the so called benefits. Go back to contract work and let us take out our own taxes at the end of the yr. Otherwise I can tell you now, yall only have about another 1-2yrs before yall are defunct.
Swing was good when I signed up last yr, but now there are barely any requests to pick up. Not only that but the pay is extremely low compared to being in a district. With the new timesheet format, I now have to a new login to a completely different app (which is their username that you have to store) in order to punch a clock for hourly work. Even though they say you don’t have to leave the app, it literally doesn’t let you punch although their pop-up says otherwise. Also, with the addition of the hourly formatting, PAY IS NOT WEEKLY ANYMORE, even though it is still being advertised as such. You used to get paid the following week of Friday but now the timesheets aren’t even approved until then which means obviously the pay won’t be that same day, it’ll take another week. Also with taxes being taken out on already low pay and with lesser amount of requests, it’s not worth the hassle searching constantly to hope one pops up. When you aren’t getting enough requests, it makes no sense for us to be official employees and not contractors anymore. No way people are able to get full time or the so called benefits. Go back to contract work and let us take out our own taxes at the end of the yr. Otherwise I can tell you now, yall only have about another 1-2yrs before yall are defunct.
2025-09-01	sh*****	I have not receive a requests since December 2024 with every update there was a hope that you would fix the app but not at all. Hey swing, I am done with you people, you do not care about your subs. We are not slaves or lab rats to make us holding the phons to catch a request. Just fix your app. Or you know? I quit.
I have not receive a requests since December 2024 with every update there was a hope that you would fix the app but not at all. Hey swing, I am done with you people, you do not care about your subs. We are not slaves or lab rats to make us holding the phons to catch a request. Just fix your app. Or you know? I quit.
2025-08-21	CA*****	I really enjoy the Swing app. Knowing my sub score helps keep me motivated and being paid the next day is a huge perk.
I really enjoy the Swing app. Knowing my sub score helps keep me motivated and being paid the next day is a huge perk.