Comparison

NAP Locked down browser vs MCBA Refs

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

Head to head

NAP Locked down browser

About

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.

Highlights

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.

About

MCBA Refs

Features

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MCBA Refs helps basketball referees complete training, practise rules knowledge, review feedback, and stay current with MCBA announcements. Members can answer practice questions, complete assigned exams, work through courses, view Challenge Mode seasons and leaderboards, submit match reports, and receive important notifications when action is required. The app supports referee development with rules practice, courses, required exams, coach feedback, yellow/red card reports, BV tribunal reports, supervisor logs, news updates, and Challenge seasons.

Screenshots

MCBA Refs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MCBA Refs at every 9 days against NAP Locked down browser's every 7 months. MCBA Refs also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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

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

NAP Locked down browser ships an update every 7 months, MCBA Refs every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level

NAP Locked down browser versus MCBA Refs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	NAP Locked down browser	MCBA Refs
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	13.8% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 7 months	Every 9 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPad	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	17.0	15.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	67 MB	26 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Education Services Australia Ltd.	Lachlan Geron

In-app purchases

None

NAP Locked down browser

No in-app purchases

None

MCBA Refs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NAP Locked down browser free?

NAP Locked down browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is MCBA Refs free?

MCBA Refs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do NAP Locked down browser or MCBA Refs have ads?

Neither NAP Locked down browser nor MCBA Refs shows ads.

Which is updated more often, NAP Locked down browser or MCBA Refs?

NAP Locked down browser ships an update every 7 months, and MCBA Refs every 9 days. Most recently, NAP Locked down browser was updated on October 1, 2026 and MCBA Refs on October 7, 2026.