NAP Locked down browser vs StoryBox Library
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.
StoryBox Library
This app offers a vast collection of diverse stories read by dynamic storytellers, designed to improve children's reading and literacy skills. It provides engaging activities and a safe, ad-free online space for imaginative play and learning, with features like read-along text and Auslan translations.
- Over 500 diverse stories
- Read by dynamic storytellers
- Auslan translations
- Read-Along series
- Story playlists
- Safe and ad-free environment
- Parent and child profiles
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As a trusted and safe online educational resource enjoyed by educators, children and families around the world, StoryBox Library connects you to a world of stories. Explore diverse stories, engaging activities and let imaginations fly! Encourage creativity and play as children discover stories in a safe online space, improving their reading and literacy skills along the way. FEATURES: • Over 600 diverse stories read by dynamic storytellers, with new stories added regularly. • Auslan translations available for over 90 stories. • New Read-Along captions to help kids connect spoken words to text. • Story playlists. • Safe, trusted and ad-free for children of all ages. • Individual profile settings for parents and children. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Wireless internet connection • iOS 13.0+ EARLY CHILDHOOD, SCHOOLS & TERTIARY: Log in with your organisation details or SSO to access stories, playlists and more. For classroom, remote learning and home use by students. PUBLIC LIBRARIES Log in with your local library card to freely access stories, playlists and more. Designed to be integrated into your library services. FAMILIES Log in with your family subscription to access stories, playlists and more, encouraging learning, play and quality family time. ABOUT STORYBOX LIBRARY StoryBox Library is a creative, educational and fun platform developed for educators and families, playing a key role in improving literacy and language skills in children. Engaging and exciting the next generation about reading and storytelling, StoryBox Library features a growing digital library of favourite kids books read aloud by diverse storytellers, plus curriculum-based ideas and tools for educators. Help Centre: https://crm.storyboxhub.com/help-centre T&Cs and Privacy Policy: https://storyboxhub.com/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: StoryBox Library at 40% against NAP Locked down browser's 14%. StoryBox Library also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). NAP Locked down browser's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, 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.
NAP Locked down browser ships an update every 7 months, StoryBox Library every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NAP Locked down browser | StoryBox Library |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Education Services Australia Ltd. | Story Box Library |
Customer experience
NAP Locked down browser
StoryBox Library
In-app purchases
NAP Locked down browser
No in-app purchases
StoryBox Library
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NAP Locked down browser free?
Is StoryBox Library free?
Do NAP Locked down browser or StoryBox Library have ads?
Which is updated more often, NAP Locked down browser or StoryBox Library?
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