Is InterviewMan Legit or Just Hype: My Real Experience

As I said in my last InterviewMan review and in another article about the best alternatives to InterviewMan, it has a few problems. For example, it doesn't have a question bank, you have to manually trigger responses, and it can't recognise computer audio. So it can only transcribe and analyse speech detected by your microphone.

But if InterviewMan is reliable, there are ways to get used to it and even gain better control over the tool. So, the question is: Is InterviewMan really as stealthy and secure as they claim?

From what I've seen, it's pretty clear that the company has been pushing their low prices hard, especially on Reddit — I'll come back to that later. There are just too many promotional posts; it's almost impossible to find meaningful, genuine reviews. The website has loads of good reviews – an average of 4.8 stars from over 250 reviews.

But can it really stay completely invisible no matter what mode you're in? I've done some tests and the results speak for themselves. To be honest, most of that promotion is just hype. InterviewMan's "second device" screen-sharing mode and the limited screen-sharing via tabs aren't exactly hidden. They're quite visible, actually. Also, some users said they could still see the app on their OAs even though it was supposed to be invisible.

What Is InterviewMan?

Platform Overview & Problems Appeared

Basically, Interviewman is an AI interview assistant that you can use as a desktop app on both macOS and Windows. You've got a desktop app, a mobile app, and a Chrome extension. Its website says it supports major coding platforms like HackerRank, CoderPad and Codility, and it can stay invisible during video calls on platforms like Zoom and Teams.

Here's how it works:

1. The AI interview assistant listens to the interviewer's audio

2. Generates a transcript

3. Generates answers via keyboard shortcuts or by clicking "Assist."

InterviewMan claims to guarantee privacy through over 20 anti-detection features, but in reality, only 7 are transparently listed, as shown in the image below. I couldn't find any info about the other features. I've looked everywhere —in the Discord group and in the help documents —but I'm still none the wiser about the other 13 "invisible" features—I don't even know if they exist!

So, here's where things start to look a bit dodgy.

Is InterviewMan Legit?

When we're trying to figure out if a tool is useful or reliable, we often look for extreme cases. Like, what if someone got caught using InterviewMan during an interview, while everyone else didn't? That would make its claims seem unreliable, and I'd be left thinking that InterviewMan itself isn't legit.

Next, I'll share some Reddit posts that I found and aren't just hype, along with opinions from real people, not marketing specialists.

User Ratings and Reputation

When I first asked myself, "Is InterviewMan legit?", I checked the ratings on various platforms. Here's what I found:

• The official website says: InterviewMan has an average rating of 4.8 stars. There are 257 reviews in total. We all know, of course, that we can't really trust InterviewMan, since they haven't provided any sources or screenshots to back up these positive reviews.

• On Reddit: The posts are all promotional. If you dig a bit deeper, you'll find a bunch of accounts all saying the same thing. There aren't many genuine reviews around - most of them are promoting InterviewMan, so they look like paid promoters.

• On Trustpilot: There are only three reviews, and they're all one-star ratings. Two were hidden after being reported by InterviewMan, and the remaining one criticises their Reddit marketing and says the app itself isn't very user-friendly.

But I didn't stop there. After taking a look at some Reddit posts, I saw that a few users were saying the app kept crashing on their old devices. Two people said they'd spotted InterviewMan during an interview.

Real User Experiences

I read loads of reviews on Google Play and the App Store to get a sense of people's real experiences. Here's what I thought was important:

• A lot of users said Interviewman feels trustworthy and transparent. They're happy that the company explains how the AI works and what data it collects.

• Some users have said that they passed difficult interviews thanks to the app's real-time suggestions.

• A few users also said that the stealth mode works exactly as advertised, and they didn't have to worry about being discovered at all.

• But I also saw a few users complaining that the app lags during long interviews. One user said that a crash caused them to lose their practice progress.

Also, a couple of people said in comments that Interviewman is a pure scam. Unfortunately, a few days after I checked them out, they were reported by Interviewman staff and removed. I didn't realise at first, but I found a mention of this in a Trustpilot review (see the bit I mentioned before).

Basically, the whole tool is full of vibe coding slop and doesn't really do much. It's cheap, but getting your money back is pretty much impossible, and it's not a well-developed product.

I personally agree with their assessment. I'll explain the specific reasons as I go through my experience.

My Experience: Is InterviewMan Legit & Stealth？ Not Really.

Setup and Usability

I've already gone into detail about InterviewMan, so I'll keep this summary short and sweet.

The following table shows how it went for me when I used InterviewMan to apply for jobs:

When you're not using a Google account, logging into InterviewMan is fine, but if you want to log in with a Google account, I suggest using only their tab limited sharing mode, since I still haven't been able to successfully log in to the desktop or mobile apps with a Google account.

The set-up isn't too tricky, but once the interview gets going, other problems tend to pop up.

Interview Quality

I tried out the transcription feature, and it's great, if there was not the fact that it can only transcribe the mic audio. It can automatically recognise different languages (I tested it, and it quickly identified English, Chinese, French, and Japanese). During the interview, I had to manually click "Assist" after every question, though. This put me off a bit and made me feel less confident.

• The interface is simple but lacks quick features compared to tools like Linkjob AI.

• Not so much personalization settings, including too simple job input

• Can only recognize through the mic, cannot do transcription of the computer audio

• Manual input was required during interviews, making the experience less intuitive.

I've subscribed Linkjob AI before, and it was great. Everything happened in an undetectable command bar, and I didn't need to do anything manually. InterviewMan's approach felt a bit less polished. I found myself clicking more than I found the interview itself interesting.

Real-time Answer Quality

I've used InterviewMan for behavioural and for technical interviews as well. The AI is quick to respond, which makes me feel well-supported. But it doesn't always give you the lowdown on the tech side of things. If you're gearing up for some challenging programming tasks, you might need some help.

I'll be honest with you, it's not the best at helping you with complex system design problems. It's great for finding answers, but it doesn't go into a lot of detail. I've used it as a supplement while practising on Leetcode, too, and the results were similar to what I described.

Pros and Cons of InterviewMan

What Works Well

Looking back on my experience with Interviewman, there are a few things that stand out.

The platform covers a wide range of interview types. I've used it for behavioural interviews, system design interviews and technical interviews, and it's worked perfectly every time. I'm still struggling with the fact that I can't log in with Google.

I really like that I can use it on my MacBook as well as on my phone when I'm out and about. The Chrome extension lets me switch between devices without any interruptions. But its stealth features could be better.

Here’s a quick table that sums up the main advantages I noticed:

Issues and Drawbacks

Of course, nothing's perfect. I did have a few issues when I used Interviewman.

For me, the main problem is that the tool always feels a bit incomplete, but the Reddit marketing and tactics, like suppressing and deleting negative reviews, have already made me lose trust in it.

Secondly, as a real-time interview assistant, it does the job, but it's nothing special.

• It doesn't say what AI models it uses, either.

• And let's not even get started on the 20+ 'hidden features' they were boasting about — when I finally got round to checking, there were no more than seven of those basic features.

• This seems like a lot of hype to me.

As for the most important "hidden" aspect, I'll be blunt: aside from its desktop app, there is no other hidden functionality whatsoever! I've also heard that some users have had problems with the desktop app being detected because of bugs.

InterviewMan vs Alternatives

Comparison With Other Tools

When I started comparing Interviewman to other interview prep tools, I noticed a bunch of names popping up in user reviews and expert lists. Here are the most common alternatives I saw:

• Linkjob AI

• Interview Hammer

• Co-Interview

• LockedIn AI

• Final Round AI

• UltraCode AI

• Pramp

• Interviewing.io

Each tool has its own strengths. Some focus on mock interviews, while others offer live coding help or stealth features. I wanted to see how interviewman stacks up, so I looked at the features and pricing side by side.

Value for Money

I always think about the cost first when choosing a tool. If you pay yearly, InterviewMan gives you all its features for just $12 a month, or $144 a year. If you're in a situation where you've got to go through a lot of interviews or it's taking a long time to hire, this price is pretty reasonable.

But according to InterviewMan's official paperwork, even if you encounter real issues during your subscription period, you're not eligible for a refund. You can only cancel your subscription plan. Also, you'll still need to pay for the rest of your annual plan. With all the issues we've talked about, I think there are some important things to think about before signing up to InterviewMan.

Or, you might want to go for some real-time interview copilots more reliable that gets updated regularly and has better customer service, like Linkjob AI.

FAQ

Is InterviewMan worth the annual pricing?

I think the annual pricing gives solid value, but since the refund cannot be real, think twice if you can bear the consequences.

Is InterviewMan really undetectable during interviews?

Not really, in my experience, InterviewMan stayed hidden. The app never showed up on my screen or in system icons. But the tab-sharing mode, aka the normal mode, can be spotted during full-screen sharing interviews

Can I use InterviewMan on my phone?

Absolutely! I used InterviewMan on both my laptop and phone. The mobile version worked well for recruiter calls and voice interviews. Switching between devices felt seamless.

See Also

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