If you haven’t tried out Resume Builder apps yet, you really need to check them out! Making a resume is a task that often tends to take some time, but these apps make it a seamless process. You don’t have to think too much about the placements, fonts, designs, etc. These apps do it all for you and create beautiful-looking CVs.
First impressions are often the last impressions. This is exactly why having a good resume increases the chances of landing a new job exponentially. As someone who had been applying for a new job for quite a while, I found resume builder apps to be pretty helpful.
Create Resumes Using Apps
I have chosen these apps based on multiple parameters, but two things are paramount: Templates and the UI. I have gone through over 20 such apps but filtered it down to these top 5 because of their range of templates, as well as their user interface.
1. Resume Builder & CV Maker Plus
I credit Resume Builder & CV Maker Plus to be the app that actually helped me the most when it came to landing my current job. It is extremely easy to use and helped me build a pretty robust resume in just a few minutes.
The app has a collection of over 100 templates. These templates have all been designed after analyzing the resumes of people at Fortune 500 companies, giving you the most professional experience possible.
Key Features
- Over 100 templates to pick and choose from
- Make unlimited resumes on the app
- Easy-to-use app: intuitive UI
- No ads on the app
- Export to PDF and share
User Interface
Having tried multiple apps while preparing this list, I can say with some confidence that this app has the best UI compared to all the other resume builder apps. It is extremely easy to use and even first-time users can find their way around the app and build their resume in a matter of minutes.
Templates
As I pointed out above, this app’s core strength is the quality of the templates it carries. There are over 100 professional resume templates here, which can be fully customized and edited based on your needs. Moreover, these templates have been chosen after researching through a series of Fortune 500 resumes – giving the users only the absolute best.
Unlimited Resumes
One of the biggest restrictions that people face on other resume-building apps is that they put a restriction on the number of resumes you can create. However, with the premium version of this resume-maker app, you will never face that problem.
Ad-Free Experience
One of the most annoying experiences that users face is often that of frequent ads. In this app, once you have paid the premium, there are no ads! For people like me who get annoyed very quickly, this is a big green flag.
Key Highlight
I have two main highlights for this particular app. After using this app for about a month, what really worked for me was the large collection of templates. The app not only has a large collection, but users can customize them as well to fit their needs.
The second thing was how easy it was to save and share the resume across different platforms. This is the perfect app for someone like me, who has networks across different social media platforms and needs an easy transition, this is the perfect app.
Value for Money
Priced at $19.99/year and $4.99/month, the app is totally worth the money. It’s a very small price to get your perfect resume which can land you your dream job. The returns that you get on this investment are massive! This is my favorite resume builder app, and I would strongly recommend it to you.
2. Resume Builder⁺
Want to build a simple but effective resume quickly? Your search ends with this app. There are no fancy formats and there’s no bling here, but the kind of resumes this app builds are highly effective in conveying all the right points forward. This app asks you for different sections which you can fill in to prepare your resume.
This is a very simple and easy-to-use app. The app asks you for details about you based on different sections. Once you do it, it arranges the layout for you. The UI is pretty minimalist.
This app’s core focus is on keeping things simple. Almost all templates adhere to a basic layout. However, there’s a splash of color every now and then to break the color monotony.
Key Highlight
The biggest highlight of this app is the AI-powered cover letter. Based on the information you provide, the app crafts a cover letter for you that is relevant to the role you’re applying to and based on your experience.
Price and Conclusion
A weekly pack costs you $4.99 and a monthly pack comes at $9.99. There are additional in-app purchases that you can make as well. Resume Builder+ is a good option if you’re looking for a basic resume, as well as a smart cover letter to go along with your application.
3. Kickresume: AI Resume Builder
Kickresume is an app that can help you kickstart your career. With over 4 million users, this is one of the most popular resume-building apps on the app store. Kickresume makes use of Artificial Intelligence to create resumes. The app has a very large repository of templates – and when you edit and modify them, there are over 1 Million combinations that are possible.
The UI is pretty neat and minimal and gliding from template to template is pretty seamless. I found the app extremely easy to use and my ideal resume was ready in less than 20 minutes.
Kickresume features 35+ basic frames, on top of which you can make all the edits and customizations you want. You can change the typography, colors, visual elements, layout, etc. The app claims there are over a million such combinations possible.
Key Highlight
Kickresume makes use of ChatGPT 4 to provide you with an AI-powered resume builder. You only need to enter some very basic details such as your job title, and the AI takes over post that. You can also make use of AI to build cover letters in this app.
Price and Conclusion
The app costs $6.95 a month or $18.95 a year. Given their AI-powered resume builders and cover letter writing services, I think it is totally worth it. Do try the app out if you want to use AI to boost your resume.
4. Resume Builder+ Professional
Resume Builder+ Professional is the perfect app for people who want to build a neat resume that isn’t too flashy. Building your resume with this app is a very simple process and can be done in just three steps. The app not only builds a good resume for you but also gives you various tips on resume building.
The UI is extremely simple and even a first-time user can build their resume in a matter of minutes. It’s a three-step process where provide your information, choose a template, and export it to PDF.
As I pointed out earlier, there are over 100 templates in this app. Some of them are free, while others are paid options. There is limited scope for customization on this app.
Key Highlight
The key strength of this app is its vast collection of templates. There are over 100 templates available here which you can pick and choose from based on your needs.
Price and Conclusion
A full-access subscription can be purchased for $7.99/month. This gives you access to all the templates on the app and you do not have to make any separate payments. Worth it if you are looking to make a minimal and clean resume!
5. Canva
Canva is an extremely popular app for graphic design. From social media posts to reels, and from editing images using AI to creating slideshows, Canva does everything! Another big reason why people use Canva is to make resumes. The app has a massive directory of templates (possibly the biggest on this list). You can choose any template and edit every element there to customize it.
While there are times it might seem confusing and overwhelming because of so many features present in one app, once you get used to it, Canva can be pretty easy to use. The UI is pretty smooth post that.
As mentioned, Canva’s collection is unparalleled. Not only is there a much larger collection of paid themes, but also a huge pool of free designs you can choose from.
Key Highlight
The biggest benefit that you get when you use Canva is unlimited customization. You can change out any element in your resume – from the shape of an image to the font of a heading, and from choosing custom color schemes to rearranging the layout. Anything is possible in Canva!
Price and Conclusion
A monthly subscription to Canva Pro costs $14.99, and I strongly recommend you get it. Not only is it a good option for resume building, but for all types of graphic design in general.
FAQs
No, while you cannot import your existing resume to these apps, you can fill in the data from your resume into these apps in order to generate a new resume.
Most resume-building apps are free to download, but you might have to pay additionally or buy a subscription to access some premium designs.
While this differs from job-to-job, in most cases, minimalist resumes that carry beautiful visual elements tend to work better as they tend to impress the person assessing the resume.
Conclusion
The first step of landing a new job begins when you prepare your resume. You have to make sure it conveys as much relevant information about you as possible. If you are applying for different jobs, try and tweak your resume to reflect the needs of that job. This secures a higher chance of scoring the first round of interviews. I hope this list helps you build your perfect resume!
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