Cognizant Interview App vs SHL Smart Interview Live
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cognizant Interview App
This app allows candidates to conveniently attend video interviews and online assessments remotely. It supports automated video interviews and video-proctored objective tests for a flexible recruitment experience.
- Remote video interviews
- Online assessments
- Automated video interviews
- Video-proctored objective tests
- Anytime, anywhere access
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Be a part of the new age recruitment with Cognizant’s digital interview management application offering candidates the convenience of attending video interviews and online assessments from anywhere, anytime. This app supports two types of assessment 1. Asynchronous or Automated Video Interviews 2. Video Proctored Objective Test (Multiple Choice Questions)
SHL Smart Interview Live
Facilitates virtual interviews with audio-video conferencing, chat, and a virtual lobby. Allows real-time feedback and grading of candidates. Enables seamless invitation of participants directly within the platform.
- Virtual Lobby
- Face Match
- Video conferencing
- Participant chat
- On-the-fly invitations
- Candidate performance comments
- Grading and hire-ability status
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Smart Interview Live provides a collaborative environment using audio-video conferencing and chat. Interviewers and candidates can download the app and join interviews using the interview link they receive. Major features: 1. Virtual Lobby 2. Face Match 3. Video conferencing 4. Chat with the participants 5. Invite candidates and interviewers on the fly 6. Add comments on candidates’ performance 7. Grade candidate on predefined parameters and give hire-ability status
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cognizant Interview App at 60% against SHL Smart Interview Live's 13%. 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cognizant Interview App | SHL Smart Interview Live |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (25 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Talview Inc | Aspiring Minds |
Customer experience
Cognizant Interview App
SHL Smart Interview Live
In-app purchases
Cognizant Interview App
No in-app purchases
SHL Smart Interview Live
No in-app purchases
