Comparison

NAP Locked down browser vs Arcadia

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

Head to head
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

Arcadia

Features
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The study planner that plans itself. Training ran late. A test got announced. Some nights you're just done. Most planners fall apart the moment your week changes. Arcadia rebuilds it. Tell Arcadia what's on and it builds your study plan around your real life, protects what's due soonest, blocks distracting apps while you study, and shows you exactly what to do next. No guilt, no starting over. HOW IT WORKS • Type your day like a quick note: "gym 4pm", "chem test Thursday", "essay due Friday, about 3 hours" • Paste in your to-do list and Arcadia fits it into your free time • Your study sessions are planned around school, sport, work and family • Something changed? Tell Arcad, and your week rebuilds itself STAY FOCUSED • Distracting apps like TikTok and Instagram block themselves during study blocks • Tick a block to unlock them, with a satisfying ring, streaks and a perfect day celebration • Focus timer for long sessions BUILT FOR YOUR COURSE High school and uni, anywhere: ATAR (VCE, HSC, QCE and every state), IB, A-levels, AP, NCEA, Leaving Cert and university, with your school terms and holidays built in. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Today: your day at a glance, with your next study block front and centre • Priorities: everything you need to do, with due dates and prep sessions booked in • Arcad, your AI study companion, who can move sessions, plan for a test, or explain what to do next. It plans the work; it won't do it for you • Flashcards and summary sheets from your notes • Progress: your week, streaks and levels in one place • Calendar sync so your plan fits around your real timetable (Pro) FREE TO START Arcadia is free with a daily plan, priorities, the focus timer and a few messages to Arcad each day. Try Pro free for a week to unlock more Arcad, calendar sync and more. SUBSCRIPTIONS Pro and Max are auto-renewing subscriptions, billed weekly, monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel any time in your iPhone's Settings under your Apple ID. Terms of Use: https://arcadiahq.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://arcadiahq.app/privacy

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arcadia at weekly against NAP Locked down browser's every 7 months. Arcadia also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· 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, Arcadia weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
NAP Locked down browser versus Arcadia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNAP Locked down browserArcadia
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperEducation Services Australia Ltd.IMAN RAH MANI

In-app purchases

None

NAP Locked down browser

No in-app purchases

None

Arcadia

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 Arcadia free?
Arcadia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NAP Locked down browser or Arcadia have ads?
Neither NAP Locked down browser nor Arcadia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NAP Locked down browser or Arcadia?
NAP Locked down browser ships an update every 7 months, and Arcadia weekly. Most recently, NAP Locked down browser was updated on October 25, 2026 and Arcadia on October 29, 2026.

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