Comparison

SMART STAT vs LockDown Browser

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

Head to head
About

SMART STAT

This app enhances healthcare professional training by simulating realistic patient scenarios. It allows users to control physiological parameters and practice critical assessment and decision-making skills without patient risk. Ideal for hands-on learning and skill refinement.

Highlights
  • Realistic patient scenario simulation
  • Control physiological parameters
  • Practice life-saving procedures
  • Customizable scenarios
  • Student and skill set management
  • Simulation session review and reporting
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The SMART STAT app works in conjunction with the SMART STAT patient simulator, developed by Simulaids, to enable health care professionals in all fields to sharpen their assessment and decision-making skills in the environment they work. Every kind of realistic and challenging scenario can be worked out, from basic life support skills to the most advanced life-saving procedures, all without risk to patients. Designed for First Responders, EMT’s, Paramedics, Nurses, Physicians, Firefighters and Combat Medics; Trainees and Healthcare Education Instructors can practice real life scenarios to better prepare for daily challenges when the app is used alongside the Patient Simulator. Please note that this app requires a live connection to a SMART STAT patient simulator in order for it to be used properly. The app allows you to control the Physiological Parameters of the Patient Simulator with simple dropdown selections. A partial list of such controllable parameters includes but is not limited to: • Heart • Lungs • Airway • Sounds • Fluids • Eyes • Pulses Scenarios can be programmed to provide timed physiological changes with simple taps of the screen. Fully editable lists of Students, Medications and Skill Sets allow Healthcare Education Instructors to easily create the custom items needed for proper documentation of critical skills assessment. Recorded Student’s simulation sessions may be edited, printed and reviewed via simulation reports made available on the iPad through the App.

About

LockDown Browser

This application creates a secure browser environment for online exams, preventing access to other applications, websites, or device functions. It ensures the integrity of assessments by locking users into the exam until submission. It is compatible with specific learning systems and can be used with proctoring systems if enabled by an instructor.

Highlights
  • Locks down exam environment
  • Prevents switching applications
  • Blocks access to other URLs
  • Disables screenshots
  • Prohibits copying or printing
  • Integrates with learning systems
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LockDown Browser is a custom browser that locks down the exam environment within specific learning and assessment systems. When LockDown Browser is used during an online exam, you are unable to go to other URLs, switch applications, take screenshots, copy questions or print. It essentially locks you into the exam until it’s submitted for grading. Important: This application can only be used with the Respondus Monitor proctoring system if your instructor has enabled the use of an iPad for the exam. If your instructor hasn't enabled the use of an iPad for the exam, you will be unable to use this application with it. While LockDown Browser isn’t the most exciting app available, it does make online assessments possible. And, hey, you can download it for free. This is NOT a limited-feature version and there are NO advertisements of any type.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SMART STAT at 3.5 against LockDown Browser's 1.2. SMART STAT also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 8%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). LockDown Browser's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SMART STAT holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockDown Browser has 4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SMART STAT's written reviews are positive against 8% of LockDown Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SMART STAT ships an update every 3 months, LockDown Browser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SMART STAT versus LockDown Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSMART STATLockDown Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings) — better1.2 (4K ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better7.5% of reviews
Number of ratings24K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimulaids, IncRespondus Inc.

Customer experience

SMART STAT

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

LockDown Browser

All ratings3,954 ratings
Positive4.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative94.6%
Written reviews425 reviews
Positive7.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative90.8%

Bugs and requests

SMART STAT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

LockDown Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Fails to load tests and quizzes
  • Prevents device power off and exit
  • Incompatible with other apps like Canvas
  • Randomly kicks users out of exams

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved compatibility with iPads
  • Better error handling and recovery
  • Streamlined setup and onboarding
  • More user-friendly interface

In-app purchases

None

SMART STAT

No in-app purchases

None

LockDown Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SMART STAT free?
SMART STAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LockDown Browser free?
LockDown Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SMART STAT or LockDown Browser?
SMART STAT is rated higher. SMART STAT averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while LockDown Browser averages 1.2 from 4K ratings.
Do SMART STAT or LockDown Browser have ads?
Neither SMART STAT nor LockDown Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SMART STAT or LockDown Browser?
SMART STAT ships an update every 3 months, and LockDown Browser every 5 weeks. Most recently, SMART STAT was updated on November 1, 2026 and LockDown Browser on November 6, 2026.

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