Comparison

Lexicon vs Mental Math Interview Trainer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lexicon

This app helps you build and visualize your vocabulary. It creates beautiful cards for each word, including definitions, origins, pronunciation, memory aids, and relevant photographs. Discover words in real-world contexts and organize your learning.

Highlights
  • Visual word cards
  • Etymology and pronunciation
  • Memory hooks
  • Real-world word sightings
  • Customizable collections
  • Daily Word of the Day
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Lexicon is a personal vocabulary gallery for the curious mind. Every word you collect becomes a beautifully crafted card — complete with its definition, etymology, pronunciation, a memory hook to help it stick, and a striking photograph to bring it to life. HOW IT WORKS Search for any word and add it to your collection. Lexicon instantly curates a rich card with everything you need to truly absorb it: where the word came from, how to use it, a mnemonic to remember it by, and a cultural reference that gives it context. Each card is paired with a carefully selected photograph, turning your vocabulary into something worth browsing. SIGHTINGS — YOUR WORDS IN THE WILD Lexicon scans articles, essays, poetry, and quotes across the web to find real appearances of the words you've collected. It's the thrill of recognition — seeing a word you just learned show up in The Guardian, a poem, or a famous quote. A daily Word of the Day, chosen to reflect the cultural moment, keeps your collection growing. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Create custom collections to group words by theme, project, or mood. Browse your library alphabetically, by domain (Art, Logic, Nature, Society), or by collection. Switch between a visual gallery and a clean index view. BUILT TO REMEMBER Every card includes a mnemonic device — a short, catchy phrase designed to make the word unforgettable. Combined with etymology, example sentences, and pop culture references, Lexicon gives you multiple pathways to retention. DESIGNED WITH CARE Lexicon is built for people who believe words matter. The interface is minimal, typographic, and intentional — inspired by editorial design and the quiet pleasure of a well-curated library. Your words sync across devices with Sign in with Apple. Your collection is yours, wherever you go.

About

Mental Math Interview Trainer

Features
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Mental Math helps you build fast, reliable mental calculation skills through short, focused practice sessions. Whether you are preparing for consulting interviews (McKinsey, BCG, Bain), finance or tech case interviews, or any role that tests quantitative reasoning, this app gives you a simple way to drill the exact skills you need: quick multiplication, percentages, division, and growth calculations. Practice in three modes: • Speed: solve as many problems as you can before the clock runs out • Accuracy: answer a fixed set of questions and aim for precision • Custom: pick specific categories and set your own time limit Adjust difficulty from Easy to Hard and fine-tune the tolerance margin so drills match your current level. Your results are saved locally on your device so you can track progress across sessions and spot improvement over time. Features: • Short daily mental math drills designed for interview prep • Speed, Accuracy, and Custom practice modes • Multiplication, percentage, division, and growth exercises • Adjustable difficulty and tolerance controls • Session summaries and long-term performance stats • Lightweight, distraction-free design • Available in English, French, and Spanish Perfect for consulting interview prep, case interview math, finance interviews, product management interviews, or anyone looking to sharpen their everyday arithmetic.

Screenshots

Lexicon4 screens
Mental Math Interview Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lexicon at none against Mental Math Interview Trainer's shown. Lexicon also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.4). Mental Math Interview Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lexicon ships an update every 10 days, Mental Math Interview Trainer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lexicon versus Mental Math Interview Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLexiconMental Math Interview Trainer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNg Zhong WeiLudovic Lepic

In-app purchases

None

Lexicon

No in-app purchases

None

Mental Math Interview Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lexicon free?
Lexicon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mental Math Interview Trainer free?
Mental Math Interview Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lexicon or Mental Math Interview Trainer have ads?
Mental Math Interview Trainer shows ads; Lexicon does not.
Which is updated more often, Lexicon or Mental Math Interview Trainer?
Lexicon ships an update every 10 days, and Mental Math Interview Trainer every 2 days. Most recently, Lexicon was updated on September 27, 2026 and Mental Math Interview Trainer on October 2, 2026.

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