Talview Candidate vs ESS 41
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Talview Candidate
This app allows job seekers to complete interviews and assessments remotely. It supports various test formats, including video interviews and proctored online assessments, all managed through a user-friendly interface.
- Attend interviews anytime, anywhere
- Complete job tests remotely
- Supports asynchronous video interviews
- Facilitates online live interviews
- Offers video proctored assessments
- Includes coding and essay tests
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Talview provides a convenient way for job seekers to attend job interviews or tests anytime from anywhere on the Talview Candidate app. If the prospective employer has invited you to attend an interview or a test, or if you have the QR code of a job from an advertisement by the employer, you can download the app and enter/scan the QR code to complete your interview or test. Talview candidate app app supports the following types of tests: 1. Asynchronous or automated video interviews 2. Online Live interviews 2. Video proctored assessments (Multiple choice questions, Essay, Typing, Coding, etc.) Tests on Talview Candidate app are proctored using the Talview Proview Proctoring, the only remote proctoring solution available across all iOS devices. You can now attend assessments and interviews sitting in the comfort of your homes! No more last-minute hassles of reaching the venue or covering long miles to come to a test center. For any queries regarding the application or for technical support, please contact us at support@talview.com. Terms and conditions: https://pages.talview.com/terms/
ESS 41
Manage your work schedule, request time off, and trade shifts with colleagues. This app allows you to view your timecard, update availability, and even clock in and out using geofencing technology.
- View schedule
- Request day-off & time-off
- Perform Shift Trade
- Bid on open shifts
- View timecard
- Update availability
- Geofence enabled mobile clock
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With ESS app, team members can: · View schedule · Request day-off & time-off · Perform Shift Trade with teammates · Bid on open shifts or request additional shifts · View timecard · Update availability and get shifts accordingly · Request for alternate work locations · Clock your work hours using Geofence enabled mobile clock
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Talview Candidate at 90% against ESS 41's 3%. Talview Candidate also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (17K vs 3.1K). ESS 41's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Talview Candidate holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talview Candidate has 17K ratings behind it against 3.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Talview Candidate's written reviews are positive against 3% of ESS 41's.
Talview Candidate ships an update monthly, ESS 41 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Talview Candidate | ESS 41 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (17K ratings) — better | 1.4 (3.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 3.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 3.1K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Talview Inc | Reflexis Systems Inc |
Customer experience
Talview Candidate
ESS 41
User reviews
Talview Candidate
From 17K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward instructions
- 👍 Convenient for interviews
- 👍 Helps users prepare and get comfortable
- 👍 Smooth and seamless experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 App freezes or crashes during interviews
- 🐛 Microphone/audio issues
- 🐛 Video playback problems
- 🕰️ Time constraints can be stressful
- 🤖 Impersonal nature of pre-recorded interviews
ESS 41
From 3.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Useful for viewing work schedule
- 🔒 Secure login process
- 📆 Ability to sync with calendar
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔑 Requires manual login every time
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 📱 Incompatible with some devices
Bugs and requests
Talview Candidate
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to upload or save recorded responses
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Confusing or unclear instructions
Requested features
5 requests- Allow more time for responses
- Provide question previews before recording
- Improve customer support and troubleshooting
- Enhance video and audio quality
- Offer in-person or live video interview options
ESS 41
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login errors and inability to log in
- Schedules not displaying correctly
- Sync issues with calendar
- Crashing on certain device models
Requested features
4 requests- Push notifications for schedule changes
- Ability to request time off directly in the app
- Improved user interface and navigation
- Support for biometric login (Face ID, Touch ID)
In-app purchases
Talview Candidate
No in-app purchases
ESS 41
No in-app purchases
