NWEA Secure Testing vs Cinnamon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NWEA Secure Testing
This application allows K-12 students to take standardized assessments on an iPad. It supports various NWEA tests, including MAP Growth and state summative assessments, ensuring a secure testing environment.
- K-12 assessment delivery
- iPad compatibility
- MAP Growth support
- MAP Growth K-2 support
- State summative assessments
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The NWEA™ Secure Testing app provides students the ability to complete our K–12 assessments on an iPad®. The app supports MAP® Growth™, MAP Growth K-2 and NWEA state summative assessments.
Cinnamon
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Build a real language habit in minutes a day. Cinnamon turns learning German, Spanish and more into a small, steady daily routine that fits your life, whether you're starting at A1 or polishing your C2. YOUR DAILY PLAN Open the app and you'll find today's plan waiting: a short set of tasks that keeps you moving forward without overwhelming you. Gentle reminders help you show up, and review nudges let you know when words are ready to practise again. FLASHCARDS THAT STICK Spaced review brings each word back right when you're about to forget it. Every card includes its part of speech and real example sentences, so you learn how words are actually used. READ WHAT YOU LOVE Explore articles across a range of topics and filter by what interests you. Tap any word to see its meaning instantly, then listen as the article is read aloud by a natural-sounding voice. HEAR IT, SAY IT Lifelike audio shows you exactly how every word sounds. Answer out loud and build the confidence to actually speak. MORE THAN WORDS Discover local etiquette and cultural tips, so you know not just what to say but how to say it. LEARN YOUR WAY • German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Turkish, Danish, Finnish, Romanian and Ukrainian • Every level from A1 to C2 • Built-in translator for quick lookups • Light and dark themes • Sign in with Apple or Google to keep your progress A few minutes today. A new language tomorrow. Start your habit with Cinnamon. Privacy policy: https://highfalutin-palm-616.notion.site/Cinnamon-Privacy-Policy-246a9fecce7e8369afb2015b55a0343a Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NWEA Secure Testing at none against Cinnamon's 2. Cinnamon's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 8 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cinnamon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. NWEA Secure Testing asks for nothing beyond the download.
NWEA Secure Testing ships an update every 8 months, Cinnamon every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NWEA Secure Testing | Cinnamon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NWEA | Vishal Bhanderi |
Bugs and requests
NWEA Secure Testing
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Inconsistent test results
Requested features
3 requests- Allow going back to previous questions
- Provide more detailed feedback on performance
- Adjust question difficulty to grade level
Cinnamon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NWEA Secure Testing
No in-app purchases
Cinnamon
- Cinnamon Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly$59.991 Year
Questions
Is NWEA Secure Testing free?
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