What is the softgarden app?
The mobile softgarden app helps managers and recruiters efficiently process applications anytime, anywhere. It offers quick access to applicant data, facilitates team coordination, and enables seamless communication—directly from a smartphone or tablet.
Key App Features
View new applicants: See all applicants for your jobs—regardless of their current stage in the application process.
Thumbs-up voting: Use a simple thumbs-up rating to vote on which applicants should be invited to an interview.
Team chat: Discuss applicants with your colleagues directly within the app and make decisions faster.
Manage on the go: The app is designed specifically for managers and HR professionals to efficiently manage applicants while mobile.
Push notifications: Receive alerts about new applicants or pending feedback.
Availability & Installation
Android: Available in the Google Play Store under "softgarden".
iOS (iPhone, iPad): Available in the Apple App Store under "softgarden".
Supported languages: German, English, French, Polish, Spanish.
Data Protection & Security
Encrypted data transmission: The softgarden mobile app transmits data exclusively in encrypted form.
Storage of personal data (per App Store information): Depending on usage, the app may process personal data, usage data, and diagnostic data.
SSO and 2FA support: The mobile app uses the same authentication mechanisms as the desktop browser application. If SSO or 2FA is enabled in your softgarden system, these methods can also be used in the mobile app.
Systemanforderungen
iOS: Requires iOS 11.0 or later (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch).
Android: Supports current Android versions including Android 16.
Who is the app suitable for?
Recruiters who want to review applications on the go
Hiring managers who need to give feedback quickly
Teams that discuss and vote on candidates on mobile devices
Mobile App vs. Browser/Desktop App: Key Differences
The mobile app is ideal for quick decisions, feedback, and communication on the go.
The browser/desktop app is the right choice for all administrative tasks, detailed settings, and comprehensive applicant management.
Direct Comparison
Area | Mobile App | Browser/Desktop App |
Access | Smartphone/Tablet | Browser |
Features | Reduced, Focused | Full |
Communication | Team-Chat, Push-Notifications | Emails, Comments, and Full History |
Administration | ❌ not possible | ✔️ possible |
Applicant Management | Read, Rate, Chat | Full editing |
Works council approval | ❌ not possible | ✔️ usable only here |
Ideal for | Managers, Mobile working | Recruiters, HR Teams, Admin |
Recommendations for using the mobile app and the desktop browser app
Recommendation: Use the mobile app when…
you need to provide quick feedback on candidates (e.g., via thumbs-up voting)
you are on the go and just want to quickly check who has applied (e.g., via "View new candidates")
you want to coordinate with colleagues* (e.g., via team chat)
you want to use push notifications so you don’t miss anything (e.g., new applications, feedback reminders)
you do not need to handle administrative tasks
you work as a hiring manager and only need the most important information
In short: The mobile app is ideal for quick decisions, communication, and staying updated while on the go.
Recommendation: Use the desktop browser app when…
you want to create or edit jobs (e.g., job creation, layout, workflows)
you need to process candidates in detail (e.g., reviewing documents, writing emails, adding tags)
you are managing settings or roles (e.g., administration)
you need reports (e.g., pipeline reports)
you want to manage multiposting or channels
you work in the recruiting team and manage the entire process
In short: The desktop browser app is ideal for professional recruiting, administrative tasks, and full process management.
Note: Using the softgarden desktop web app on mobile devices
Due to its extensive range of features, the softgarden interface is not optimized for mobile browsers. Consequently, app.softgarden.io and all related areas—such as jobs or applications—cannot be accessed via mobile browsers.
Use of the desktop web app is therefore disabled on smartphones and tablets.
For mobile use, a streamlined, specially optimized version is available as the softgarden app. This can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store and offers key features for use on the go.
Full use of the softgarden desktop web app is possible only via desktop browsers.