Help and setup.
Get from download to your first answer in a few minutes. Still stuck? Email support@answerinterview.com.
Install and first launch
You need a Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or later), macOS 26 or later.
- Download the app, open the DMG and drag Audio Helper into Applications. That's the name AnswerInterview uses on your Mac.
- Open it from Applications. This test build isn't notarized by Apple yet, so macOS may say it can't verify the app.
- If that happens: open System Settings → Privacy & Security, scroll down, and choose Open Anyway next to Audio Helper. You only do this once.
- There's no Dock icon. Look for the waveform icon in the menu bar, or press ⌘ \ to show the panel.
Sign in
The app asks you to sign in with Google before you can use it. It's free.
- In the app, choose Sign in with Google. Your browser opens the account page.
- Sign in there, then check that the code on the page matches the code in the app.
- Click Connect Mac app. The app unlocks within a few seconds.
If the codes don't match, don't connect: close the page and start again from the app.
Microphone and audio access
macOS asks for two permissions the first time you start listening:
- Microphone lets the app hear what you say.
- Screen & System Audio Recording lets it hear the other side of the call. Nothing on your screen is recorded or uploaded.
After allowing them, quit the app from the menu-bar icon and open it again. If it still says it can't hear the call, check both switches are on in System Settings → Privacy & Security.
During a call
- Start listening before the conversation: ⌘ ⇧ L. The status shows Listening.
- Answers appear on their own after a question. Press ⌘ ↵ to answer the latest question yourself.
- Go deeper on an answer: ⌥ ⌘ E. Ask about what's on screen: ⌘ ⇧ S.
- Show or hide the panel: ⌘ \. Compact mode near your camera: ⌥ ⌘ M.
AI suggestions can be wrong. Use your own judgment, and follow the rules of the interview you're in.
Free access and pricing
Free for a limited time: every feature, up to 2 hours a day, 60 minutes per call. No payment details needed. Your account page shows the time you have left today. The normal prices are on the pricing page and apply after the launch offer.
Have a coupon? Redeem it on your account page.
Common questions
How does AnswerInterview work?
It listens to both sides of your call on your Mac: the interviewer through your speakers or headphones, and you through your microphone. When the interviewer asks a real question, a short answer you can say out loud appears about 2 seconds after they finish. Small talk is ignored.
Does the interviewer see it when I share my screen?
No. The AnswerInterview window is excluded from screen sharing and recordings in Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams and other apps, so only you see it. It's included in every plan, including the free trial.
What does the Week Pass include?
₹349 gives you 7 days and 7.5 hours of calls, with each call up to 60 minutes. It does not renew automatically. If you need more time, a top-up adds 2 hours for ₹99.
How does the free trial work?
You get 3 sessions of 10 minutes each. If a call runs past 10 minutes, it keeps going into your next free session, so you can try one 30-minute call. No card is needed.
What do I need?
A Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or later), macOS 26 or later, an internet connection, and permission for the app to hear your microphone and your Mac's audio. Windows isn't supported yet.
What if I say something wrong in my answer?
Live corrections check what you say against the question. If you state something clearly wrong — for example, the wrong time complexity — a correction appears within a couple of seconds with the right fact. If you're right, nothing appears.
Is my audio stored?
No. Audio is turned into text and sent to the AI to write the answer, then discarded. We don't keep recordings or transcripts on our servers. Your call history stays on your Mac.
Is it allowed to use AI help in an interview?
It depends on the company. Many employers and interview platforms don't allow outside help during interviews, and some rounds are in person. Check the rules for each interview. AnswerInterview is also useful for practice interviews, tech discussions and work calls.
Is it really free right now?
Yes. As a launch offer, every feature is free for a limited time, up to 2 hours a day and 60 minutes per call, and no payment details are needed. Afterwards the normal pricing applies: three free 10-minute sessions, then a ₹349 Week Pass. We'll show the change on this site before it happens.
Ready to set it up?
Mac with Apple silicon (M1 or later), macOS 26 or later.