Comparison

LockDown Browser vs CCQ

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

Head to head
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.

About

CCQ

Stay connected to your college with this official app. Access course schedules, assignments, grades, and important campus information. Find faculty, staff, and students, and stay updated on campus news and events.

Highlights
  • Course management
  • Assignment tracking
  • Course registration
  • Grade checking
  • Campus maps
  • Directory search
  • Event notifications
Features
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CCQ Mobile is the official app of Community College of Qatar., It helps you stay connected to your college like never before. You’ll have access to great features that make your campus experience more effective, more efficient, and more fun. Features will vary by institution, but key features include: • Courses — Manage your courses on the go by accessing your course schedule and links to helpful resources, including class assignments • Assignments – Available in the app or as a widget • Registration — Search and register for your planned courses wherever you are • Grades — Check your midterm and final grades on the go. • Notifications — Stay informed with personalized announcements delivered right to your device • Important numbers — Easily find all the numbers, websites, and addresses you need • Maps — Know your campus like the back of your hand • Directory — Find the faculty, staff, or student you need and call them right from the app • News — Dial in to everything happening in the world, both on campus and off • Events — Never miss another important event • Media – View videos or listen to audio • Social Media — Tie your university experience right into your social network * Please contact CCQ IT staff for assistance with login.

Screenshots

CCQ3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CCQ at 2.8 against LockDown Browser's 1.2. CCQ also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). LockDown Browser's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 4). 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

CCQ holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockDown Browser has 4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LockDown Browser versus CCQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLockDown BrowserCCQ
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (4K ratings)2.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRespondus Inc.Community College of Qatar

Customer experience

LockDown Browser

All ratings3,954 ratings
Positive4.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative94.6%
Written reviews421 reviews
Positive7.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative90.7%

CCQ

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and 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

CCQ

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

LockDown Browser

No in-app purchases

None

CCQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LockDown Browser free?
LockDown Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CCQ free?
CCQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LockDown Browser or CCQ?
CCQ is rated higher. LockDown Browser averages 1.2 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while CCQ averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.
Do LockDown Browser or CCQ have ads?
Neither LockDown Browser nor CCQ shows ads.

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