BankingDojo vs ApexIB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BankingDojo
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How confident will you feel walking into your banking interview? BankingDojo is the first mobile app built specifically for investment banking technical interviews — with 1,050+ questions across Accounting, Valuation, M&A, LBO, and Corporate Finance. Built with the Duolingo-style system that turns interview prep into a daily habit you actually keep. YOU'RE HERE BECAUSE YOU'RE SERIOUS You already know technicals are the make-or-break of IB interviews. You've read the guides. You've watched the videos. And you still feel that gap between knowing the concepts and nailing them under pressure. That's exactly why you're looking at this app right now. WHAT MAKES BANKINGDOJO DIFFERENT • 1,050+ IB Technical Questions — Accounting, Valuation, M&A, LBO/PE, Corporate Finance, Market Knowledge, and Brain Teasers • Step-by-Step Solutions — Every question explained so you understand the reasoning, not just the answer • Progressive Hints — 3 hints per question that guide your thinking before revealing the solution, exactly like a real interview • Spaced Repetition — The same science behind Anki ensures you never forget a concept before your interview • Prep by Category or Difficulty — Focus on your weak spots or challenge yourself across all topics • Daily Challenges — A fresh question every day keeps your edge sharp • Streaks & XP — Build consistency with daily practice that compounds • Analytics Dashboard — See exactly where you stand: Accounting 77%, M&A 100%, Valuation 85% • No Ads — Ever WHO IT'S FOR • Students preparing for IB summer analyst or full-time recruiting • Career switchers breaking into investment banking from other industries • Professionals preparing for lateral moves or private equity interviews • Anyone who wants to master IB technicals without carrying a 400-page guide everywhere YOUR INTERVIEW IS CLOSER THAN YOU THINK Commute? Lunch break? Between classes? BankingDojo fits into the moments you already have. Five minutes a day builds the confidence that four-hour cram sessions never will. The candidates who get offers are the ones who prepare every single day. PRICING • Free: Full access to questions, daily challenges, hints, and progress tracking • Premium (auto-renewable subscription): Unlimited step-by-step solutions, spaced repetition, full analytics, no limits. Monthly and annual plans available. • Lifetime access (one-time in-app purchase): Pay once, prep forever Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Every question you solve brings you closer to the offer. Download BankingDojo and start proving you belong. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Privacy-Policy-3337522e34528026af69d5e79876fd74
ApexIB
Prepare for investment banking interviews with this app. Practice technical questions across key finance topics, receive instant feedback, and track your progress. Mock interview formats simulate real recruiting scenarios to help you ace your interviews.
- Technical question practice
- Instant feedback and scoring
- Voice or text answer input
- Timed mock interview formats
- Readiness score tracking
- Targeted weak spot drills
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Why study a 400-page PDF guide for the interview that could change your career? ApexIB is interview prep built for investment banking recruiting. Practice the way the real interview works: out loud, under time pressure, with follow-up questions, and get graded feedback on exactly what to fix. MOCK INTERVIEWS THAT FOLLOW UP • A realistic interviewer asks each question out loud and follows up on what you actually said • First Round, Superday, or a custom format: technical, behavioral, or both • Pick a firm and get a real "Why this firm?" question • A report card for every topic: what worked, where the gaps are, and a model answer 1,000+ TECHNICAL QUESTIONS • Accounting, Enterprise Value, Valuation, DCF, M&A and LBO, from fundamentals to superday-level • Answer by voice or text and get graded instantly • Real questions candidates report from specific firms NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU LEARNED • Daily Review brings questions back right before you would forget them • Reviews tighten automatically as your interview date gets closer • Targeted drills for your weakest topics BEHAVIORAL PREP BUILT ON YOUR RESUME • Upload your resume for a tailored walkthrough outline • Answers graded on structure, substance and delivery • A story bank so every answer comes from a real experience YOUR RECRUITING, ORGANIZED • Recruiting Tracker with open dates, deadlines and apply links for summer analyst programs • Alerts when your target firms open applications and before deadlines close • Firm Prep packs: how each bank interviews and what candidates are asked • Coffee chat prep sheets for every networking call KNOW WHERE YOU STAND • Readiness score, mock trends and your weakest areas at a glance Built by a student who went through recruiting and wanted the tool that didn't exist yet. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ApexIB at 15.0 against BankingDojo's 17.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. BankingDojo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and ApexIB sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | BankingDojo | ApexIB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pierre-Antoine Bannier | CAMERON K ARYANPOUR |
In-app purchases
BankingDojo
- BankingDojo Monthly$12.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$79.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$199.99
ApexIB
- Pro$6.997 Days
- Recruiting Pass$11.997 Days
- Pro$19.991 Month
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- Recruiting Pass$39.991 Month







