The best apps for job search, compared
Job search apps side by side: store ratings read from the listings, what you can do inside each app, and who each one suits.
All 13 job search apps
| Name | Type | Best for | Not ideal for | Cost to you | Store rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| apna | jobs app for entry-level and local roles | Freshers, 10th/12th pass candidates and job seekers wanting local sales, BPO, data entry or delivery roles. | Senior or specialised professionals looking for niche, high-salary roles. | Free | Android 4.7 · iOS 4.8 |
| hirist.tech | tech job board app | Software engineers and tech leads, especially those targeting startups. | Non-tech roles of any kind. | Not confirmed | Android 4.7 · iOS 4.7 |
| Naukri | general job board app | Experienced white-collar professionals in IT, finance, sales and HR who want the widest Indian listing pool. | Blue-collar or local shift jobs where you want to call the employer directly. | Free | Android 4.6 · iOS 4.7 |
| foundit (formerly Monster) | general job board app | Mid-level professionals and anyone also looking at Gulf or Southeast Asia roles. | People wanting a direct chat or call with local employers. | Free | Android 4.6 · iOS 4.7 |
| Indeed | job search engine app | Casting a wide net across many sources, including part-time, remote and freelance roles. | Niche tech hiring or anyone wanting verified, curated listings only. | Free | Android 4.5 · iOS 4.6 |
| Glassdoor | company reviews and jobs app | Researching a company's culture and pay before an interview or offer. | Primary job search for Indian SME or local roles; its strength is research. | Free | Android 4.5 · iOS 4.7 |
| Cutshort | tech job platform app | Developers, PMs and designers wanting salary shown upfront and direct recruiter contact. | Non-tech job seekers. | Not confirmed | Android 4.5 · iOS 4.6 |
| Job Hai | jobs app for local and entry-level roles | Entry-level and local jobs in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, including 10th and 12th pass roles. | iPhone users (no App Store India listing found) and experienced corporate professionals. | Free | Android 4.4 |
| WorkIndia | jobs app for blue- and grey-collar roles | Delivery, driver, telecaller, back-office, hospitality and other local jobs, in Hindi or English. | iPhone users (no App Store India listing found) and white-collar professionals. | Free | Android 4.3 |
| Internshala | internship and fresher job app | College students and freshers looking for paid internships and first jobs. | Experienced professionals; the platform is built around early-career candidates. | Free | Android 4.3 · iOS 4.2 |
| professional network with job board | Corporate, tech, MNC and senior roles where networking and recruiter outreach matter. | Entry-level local jobs, or people who do not want to maintain a public profile. | Free + paid Premium (India price not verified) | Android 4.1 · iOS 4.7 | |
| Unstop | fresher jobs, internships and competitions app | Students and freshers who want to get noticed through competitions and hiring challenges. | Experienced hires and blue-collar job seekers. | Free | Android 4.0 · iOS 4.7 |
| Shine | general job board app | Freshers and mid-level job seekers wanting a second board alongside Naukri. | Tech specialists wanting curated startup roles. | Free | Android 3.8 · iOS 4.1 |
Picks by situation
- Experienced office and corporate roles: Naukri, LinkedIn, foundit (formerly Monster)
- Freshers and college students: Internshala, Unstop, apna
- Software and tech jobs: hirist.tech, Cutshort, LinkedIn
- Local, delivery, driver and other blue-collar work: WorkIndia, Job Hai, apna
- Tier-2 and tier-3 cities: Job Hai, WorkIndia, apna
- Remote, part-time and side jobs: Indeed, Internshala, foundit (formerly Monster)
- Researching salary and company culture: Glassdoor, Indeed
- Hindi-first users: WorkIndia
How to choose
- Match the app to the kind of job. Job apps in India split into clear camps. Naukri, foundit, Shine, LinkedIn and Indeed lean towards office and professional roles. apna, WorkIndia and Job Hai focus on local, entry-level and blue-collar work. hirist.tech and Cutshort are only for tech, and Internshala and Unstop are built for students and freshers. Pick two from the camp that fits you instead of installing everything.
- Check how you reach the employer. Some apps let you call HR directly (WorkIndia, Job Hai), some show recruiter messages or invites (Naukri, Cutshort), and some send you to the company's own site. If you prefer talking to someone quickly, a direct-call app saves time. If you want a written trail, apps with in-app status tracking are better.
- Look at language and ease of use. If you are more comfortable in Hindi, check the store listing before installing. WorkIndia states Hindi and English support on its Play Store page. Most professional apps work in English only. A simple app you actually open every day beats a powerful one you avoid.
- Read store ratings with the review count. A 4.8 from a few thousand reviews is not the same as a 4.6 from two million. Newer iOS listings, like apna's and Internshala's, have far fewer ratings than their Android apps. Scroll to the latest one-star reviews too; they show current problems such as spam calls, fake jobs or login bugs.
Common questions
Which job app is best in India in 2026?
There is no single best app. For experienced office roles, Naukri and LinkedIn have the largest pools. For local and entry-level jobs, apna, WorkIndia and Job Hai are built for that market. Tech professionals do better on hirist.tech or Cutshort, and students on Internshala or Unstop. Most people get the best results using one general app plus one specialist app.
Are these job apps free for job seekers?
The store listings for Naukri, Indeed, apna, WorkIndia, Job Hai, Internshala, foundit, Shine, Glassdoor and Unstop state that searching and applying are free. LinkedIn sells an optional Premium plan, and some boards sell resume or profile-boost services on their websites. You never need to pay an employer to get a job.
Can I apply for jobs inside the app?
Yes, on most of them. Naukri, apna, Internshala, foundit, Shine, Unstop and Indeed let you apply in-app with your saved profile or resume. LinkedIn and Indeed sometimes send you to the company's careers page. WorkIndia and Job Hai focus on calling HR directly to fix an interview.
Which apps let me call or chat with HR directly?
WorkIndia and Job Hai both state on their Play Store listings that you can call HR from the app. Cutshort says you can connect directly with verified recruiters, and apna's website says HRs contact candidates directly. On LinkedIn, messaging people outside your network usually needs Premium InMail.
Is there a job app in Hindi?
WorkIndia's Play Store listing says the app is available in Hindi and English. We could not confirm in-app Hindi support for the other apps from their store pages, so check the app's settings after installing. Professional boards like Naukri and LinkedIn are mainly used in English.