Comparison

SafeExamBrowser vs S Learning

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

Head to head
About

SafeExamBrowser

This app creates a secure browser environment for online exams, preventing students from accessing other apps or websites. It locks down devices into an assessment kiosk mode, ensuring exam integrity on both personal and institutional iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Secure kiosk browser environment
  • Prevents app switching and website access
  • Assessment kiosk mode
  • Supports unmanaged and managed iOS devices
  • Configurable via API, files, links, and QR codes
  • Integrates with LMS and exam systems
  • Optional Dock and slider menu for commands
Features
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SafeExamBrowser (SEB) is a secure kiosk web browser environment used to carry out e-assessments that run on exam servers. SEB opens a web browser without an address and search bar, loads a pre-configured webpage and locks an iPad (or iPhone or iPod Touch) into an assessment kiosk mode. This mode prevents students from switching to other apps (unless additional permitted apps are configured), accessing websites and communicating with other students during an exam. SEB enables secure exams on unmanaged iOS devices like students' own iPads as well as on iOS devices owned and managed by an institution. SEB doesn't use a centralized server or cloud service; it can be configured with an API, configuration files, links and QR codes. It can be used with most web-based quiz and e-assessment systems. For improved security and usability, some exam systems provide additional built-in support for SEB. Currently, SEB integrates especially well with learning management systems (LMS) such as Moodle, OpenOlat, ILIAS and with several non-commercial and commercial exam systems, such as Inspera Assessment, Dugga, Exam.net, EvaExam and Ans. SEB uses one of the single app modes provided by iOS. After an exam is submitted, SEB can automatically end the app self-lock assessment mode (an exam invigilator could also use a quit password to end the SEB exam session and unlock the device if necessary). SEB features an optional Dock displaying buttons for various commands. Instead or in addition, a left slider menu shows a list of open browser tabs and commands which can be used to (if enabled in settings) quit an exam session, jump back to the start page of an exam, reload a web page, and navigate back/forward in the browsing history. SEB for iOS uses the same format for encrypted .seb configuration files as the SEB versions for other platforms. Those config files allow to individually configure SEB to display the start page of an exam system or an exam portal page with a list of links to current exams. If SEB for iOS is installed using a mobile device management (MDM) system, its initial configuration can easily be deployed using the "MDM Managed Configuration" feature. You can also directly start an exam with an individual configuration in SEB for iOS using a special config hyperlink. This link can be opened by examinees from Safari, Mail or a messenger app. In addition, you can use QR codes containing SEB links or even full, individual configurations. An exam can directly be started in SEB by using the iOS Camera app or the built-in QR code scanner. SEB also works together with Apple Classroom, teachers can start individually configured exams on all student devices. See https://safeexambrowser.org/ios for more information. SafeExamBrowser for iOS was developed by Daniel R. Schneider, ETH Zurich, IT Services, based on the original idea of Safe Exam Browser by Stefan Schneider, University of Giessen Project concept: Thomas Piendl, Daniel R. Schneider, Damian Büchel, Andreas Hefti, Nadim Ritter, Dirk Bauer, Michael Kern, Kai Reuter, Tobias Halbherr, Karsten Burger, Marco Lehre, Brigitte Schmucki, Oliver Rahs. Safe Exam Browser is released as freeware. The code is subject to the Mozilla Public License Version 1.1 (the "License"); you may only use these files in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at http://www.mozilla.org/MPL/ . Important parts of this project have been carried out as part of the program "AAA/SWITCH – e-Infrastructure for e-Science" led by SWITCH, the Swiss National Research and Education Network and the cooperative project "Learning Infrastructure" (part of the CRUS program "Information scientifique: accès, traitement et sauvegarde") coordinated by SWITCH, and was supported by funds from the ETH Board and the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI).

About

S Learning

This AI-powered platform offers personalized study tools, lesson planning for educators, and secure assessment features. It also includes social communities for collaboration and peer support, helping users learn and teach more effectively.

Highlights
  • AI Tutor & Instant Explanations
  • Automated Smart Notes
  • Active-Recall Flashcards
  • AI Quiz Generator
  • Curriculum-Aligned Lesson Planner
  • Secure Assessment Center
  • Social Learning Communities
Features
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Transform the way you study, teach, and collaborate. S-Learning is your all-in-one AI-powered learning platform and social academic hub engineered for students, educators, and lifelong learners. Whether you are revising for high-stakes exams, building curriculum-aligned lesson plans, or conducting secure classroom assessments, S-Learning gives you the smart tools you need to succeed. CORE FEATURES 24/7 PERSONAL AI TUTOR & STUDY TOOLS • Instant Explanations: Break down complex formulas, theories, and concepts in simple terms. • Smart Notes: Automatically transform lectures and textbook chapters into structured, easy-to-read notes. • Active-Recall Flashcards: Create spaced-repetition flashcard decks directly from your study material to memorize faster. • AI Quiz Generator: Generate custom practice quizzes tailored to your topic and difficulty level. CURRICULUM-ALIGNED LESSON PLANNER • Built for Educators: Design standards-compliant lesson plans in seconds. • Complete Lesson Structure: Auto-generate learning objectives, starter/main/closure activities, differentiation strategies, and rubrics. • One-Tap PDF Export: Download beautifully formatted, printable lesson plan PDFs ready for classroom delivery. SECURE ASSESSMENT CENTER & INSTANT MARKING • High-Integrity Testing: Administer quizzes and tests with strict anti-cheating mode, question shuffling, and full-screen enforcement. • Dual Auto-Grading: Enjoy instant, automated grading for both objective (multiple choice) questions and subjective (theory & essay) answers with AI-driven rubric feedback. • Actionable Analytics: View class averages, score distributions, and detailed performance insights in real time. SOCIAL COMMUNITIES & ACADEMIC FORUM • Subject Communities: Join active study groups to share resources, tips, and course notes. • Peer Q&A Forum: Ask difficult questions, help fellow students solve problems, and earn community recognition. • Social Learning Feed: Stay inspired with posts, discussions, and updates from your favorite academic fields. SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE • Cross-Device Cloud Sync: Pick up right where you left off across all your devices. • Performance Tracking: Monitor your mastery level, quiz scores, and study streaks over time. WHO IS S-LEARNING FOR? • Students: Ace exams, master tough subjects, and study collaboratively with peers. • Teachers & Tutors: Save hours of prep time with AI lesson planning and automated exam grading. • Lifelong Learners: Explore new subjects and stay intellectually sharp at your own pace. Take control of your academic journey today. Download S-Learning and study smarter! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Screenshots

SafeExamBrowser4 screens
S Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: S Learning at 3.7 against SafeExamBrowser's 1.6. S Learning also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). SafeExamBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. S Learning sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. SafeExamBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S Learning holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SafeExamBrowser has 46 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SafeExamBrowser ships an update every 3 months, S Learning every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SafeExamBrowser versus S Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSafeExamBrowserS Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (46 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB127 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperETH ZurichInnocent Agbadi

Customer experience

SafeExamBrowser

All ratings46 ratings
Positive15.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.8%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive7.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative91.7%

S Learning

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

SafeExamBrowser

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • App crashes
  • Freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Cannot exit kiosk mode
  • Blank page errors
  • Slow performance
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  • High battery consumption
  • Device locking issues
  • Setup difficulties
  • Poor instructions
  • Errors during exams
  • Unreliable behavior
  • Difficulty uninstalling/quitting
  • Device issues (black screen, viruses)
  • Inconsistent camera support
  • Cheating still possible (reported by some users)
  • Data privacy concerns raised
  • Unintuitive interface
  • Incompatibility with older/newer OS versions
  • Configuration issues
  • Leads to exam failure
  • Developer unresponsiveness
  • Not working with iOS 18
  • Camera access issues
  • Kiosk mode not activating properly on iOS 17

Requested features

4 requests
  • Better instructions/homepage
  • Support for Thai language
  • Update for iOS 18
  • More user-friendly setup

S Learning

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SafeExamBrowser

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

S Learning

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • 10 Coins Pack$0.49
  • 100 Coins Pack$2.99
  • 500 Coins Pack$9.99
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  • 1000 Coins Pack$14.99

Questions

Is SafeExamBrowser free?
SafeExamBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S Learning free?
S Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SafeExamBrowser or S Learning?
S Learning is rated higher. SafeExamBrowser averages 1.6 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while S Learning averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do SafeExamBrowser or S Learning have ads?
S Learning shows ads; SafeExamBrowser does not.
Which is updated more often, SafeExamBrowser or S Learning?
SafeExamBrowser ships an update every 3 months, and S Learning every 11 days. Most recently, SafeExamBrowser was updated on October 13, 2026 and S Learning on October 3, 2026.

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