NAP Locked down browser vs NCEA Study
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NAP Locked down browser
This secure browser is designed for students taking standardized online assessments. It locks down the device to prevent cheating by restricting access to other apps and system functions during tests.
- Secure testing environment
- Restricts app switching
- Blocks unauthorized utilities
- Prevents access to device resources
- Facilitates NAPLAN and NAP Sample tests
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The NAP Locked down browser allows students to securely participate in NAPLAN and NAP Sample tests on the Online National Assessment Platform. The application regulates access to utilities and system functions, prevents application switching and unauthorised device resources being used during an assessment.
NCEA Study
Access past exam papers for Maths, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology offline on your iPhone and iPad. This educational tool helps students prepare for their NCEA exams anytime, anywhere.
- Offline past papers
- Maths papers
- Physics papers
- Chemistry papers
- Biology papers
- iPhone and iPad support
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NCEA Study provides you with past papers for the following subjects: Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. NCEA Study will also let you access these papers whenever and wherever because the past papers are available offline and on iPhone and iPad. NCEA Study is not affiliated with NCEA or NZQA in any way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: NCEA Study at 67% against NAP Locked down browser's 14%. NCEA Study also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). NAP Locked down browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. NCEA Study sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NAP Locked down browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
NAP Locked down browser ships an update every 7 months, NCEA Study every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NAP Locked down browser | NCEA Study |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 413 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Education Services Australia Ltd. | INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED |
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NAP Locked down browser
NCEA Study
In-app purchases
NAP Locked down browser
No in-app purchases
NCEA Study
- Remove Ads$0.99
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