Sprout is a swipe-based AI job search app with a resume/cover-letter generator and a broader job network. Their own claim: 750,000+ job seekers, 4.8/5 on the App Store (per usesprout.com).
| Hiredeck | Sprout | |
|---|---|---|
| Where applications land | ✓The employer’s real form, on Greenhouse, Lever, or Ashby | Verified career sites, job boards, and partner network listings |
| You approve before it sends | ✓Default — nothing ships without your review | ✓You can review and edit your resume, cover letter, and tone before applying (per their FAQ) |
| Credits charged on | ✓Successful submissions only | Not stated whether credits are refunded on a failed submission |
| Published user counts | None yet — we’re pre-launch and won’t invent one | 750,000+ claimed, 4.8/5 on the App Store (their own figures) |
| Supported submission systems | ✓Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby only — named up front | Not limited to a named ATS list; broader but less specific |
| Application tracking | ✓Applied / Queued / Submitting / Error, in-app | ✓Connects your inbox and auto-detects recruiter emails and interview invites |
| Platform | iOS app (early access) | iOS, Android, and a web app |
Where Sprout is genuinely ahead
Sprout’s inbox-linked tracking is a genuinely useful feature Hiredeck doesn’t have yet — it detects recruiter replies and interview invites automatically, not just submission status. And it’s available on more platforms today.
The honest caveat
Sprout’s user count and rating above are their own published marketing figures, not independently verified — check usesprout.com for their current numbers. Hiredeck is pre-launch, so instead of a bigger number, judge us on the one thing you can verify yourself: try the swipe and see what actually gets submitted.
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