Comparison

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps vs Secure Test Taker

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

Head to head
About

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps

This application allows educators to electronically code, score, and analyze reading records. It supports various Benchmark Assessment Systems and offers features like PDF saving, automatic timing, and wireless syncing to an online data management system. It is designed for professional reading educators or those learning assessment techniques.

Highlights
  • Electronic coding and scoring of reading records
  • Analysis of oral reading accuracy, self-correction, fluency, and comprehension
  • Saves reading records as PDFs for emailing and filing
  • Automatically times conferences and calculates rates/ratios
  • Wireless syncing to Fountas & Pinnell Online Data Management System (ODMS)
  • Import and upload student records to ODMS
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BEFORE PURCHASING 1. The Benchmark Assessment Reading Record Applications (BAS1, BAS1 3rd Ed, BAS2, BAS2 3rd Ed, and SEL) are configured to sync their reading record data to the Fountas and Pinnell Online Data Management System (ODMS). Users of the Benchmark Assessment Reading Record Applications (BAS1, BAS1 3rd Ed, BAS2, BAS2 3rd Ed, and SEL) MUST also use the Fountas and Pinnell Online Data Management System. More information about the ODMS is available at the Heinemann website using keyword search term ‘BAS ODMS’ 2. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that potential purchasers view an in-depth video of how the application works at https://youtu.be/X6fUwQwU-Sc READING RECORD APPS The Reading Record Apps are for use by professional reading educators or individuals willing to learn how to take reading record assessments. Use the new Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Reading Record Apps to electronically code, score, analyze, and manage reading records.   Download this free app and then make individual in-app purchases to gain access to the specific content you need.   In-app purchase options include:   •Benchmark Assessment System 1  (BAS1) - includes all texts from original Benchmark books •Benchmark Assessment System 1 3rd Edition (BAS1 3rd Ed) - includes all texts from the new 3rd Edition Benchmark books •Benchmark Assessment System 2  (BAS2) - includes all texts from original Benchmark books •Benchmark Assessment System 2 3rd Edition (BAS2 3rd Ed) - includes all texts from the new 3rd Edition Benchmark books •Sistema de Evaluaciόn de la Lectura (SEL) - includes all texts from original Benchmark SEL books •Universal - non Fountas & Pinnell books (U)  - Includes all functionality without specific texts The Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Reading Record Apps record: •Oral Reading Accuracy •Self-Correction •Fluency   •Comprehension Additional functionalities to enhance your one-on-one assessment conference: •Saves the reading record as a PDF which you can email and/or file •Automatically times conferences and calculates rates and ratios •Records assessment conferences Makes data collection and management easier with wireless syncing to the Fountas & Pinnell Online Data Management System (ODMS) •Import existing ODMS groups and data to the iPad Apps •Upload new student records to the ODMS for long-term, secure centralized data management Heinemann Web SiteFountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment Reading Record Apps Support

About

Secure Test Taker

This application enables students to securely complete assessments within a locked environment. It restricts access to other apps, notifications, and device functions until the test is submitted. Schools can implement this tool to ensure a controlled testing experience for their students.

Highlights
  • Single App Mode lockdown
  • Prevents app switching
  • Disables clipboard access
  • Blocks notifications
  • Prevents screenshots
  • Secure test submission
Features
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Test Taker is an app that allows students to securely take a test through one of the supported testing services. When you log in to Test Taker, the iPad enters Single App Mode which prevents the student from leaving the app, prevents access to the clipboard, prevents notifications from appearing and prevents screenshotting. The student may not leave the app until they submit their test and end their session. Once the student has done this, they will be able to leave the app. If you are a school that would like to take advantage of this app, please contact the Director of Technology at PTSC for information on how to get it working for your students.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Secure Test Taker at 5.0 against F&P BAS Reading Record Apps's 1.9. Secure Test Taker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). F&P BAS Reading Record Apps's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. F&P BAS Reading Record Apps sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Secure Test Taker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Secure Test Taker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps ships an update every 2 months, Secure Test Taker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
F&P BAS Reading Record Apps versus Secure Test Taker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF&P BAS Reading Record AppsSecure Test Taker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.6
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHeinemannPorter Township Schools Corp.

Customer experience

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive9.5%
Neutral4.8%
Negative85.7%

Secure Test Taker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

F&P BAS Reading Record Apps

One-time6
  • Benchmark Assessment System 1 (BAS 1)$14.99
  • Benchmark Assessment System 2 (BAS 2)$14.99
  • Sistema de Evaluacion de la Lectura (SEL)$14.99
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  • Universal Assessment System$14.99
  • Benchmark Assessment System 1 3rd Edition (BAS1 3rd Ed)$14.99
  • Benchmark Assessment System 2 3rd Edition (BAS2 3rd Ed)$14.99
None

Secure Test Taker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is F&P BAS Reading Record Apps free?
F&P BAS Reading Record Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Secure Test Taker free?
Secure Test Taker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, F&P BAS Reading Record Apps or Secure Test Taker?
Secure Test Taker is rated higher. F&P BAS Reading Record Apps averages 1.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Secure Test Taker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do F&P BAS Reading Record Apps or Secure Test Taker have ads?
Neither F&P BAS Reading Record Apps nor Secure Test Taker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F&P BAS Reading Record Apps or Secure Test Taker?
F&P BAS Reading Record Apps ships an update every 2 months, and Secure Test Taker every 3 months. Most recently, F&P BAS Reading Record Apps was updated on November 1, 2026 and Secure Test Taker on November 2, 2026.

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