LockDown Browser vs DWU TigerNet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
DWU TigerNet
This official university app allows students and faculty to manage academic and campus life. Access grades, schedules, assignments, and registration details all in one place.
- View grades
- Manage schedules
- Access course assignments
- Handle registration
- Prepare for courses
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TigerNet is the official app for Dakota Wesleyan University. Dakota Wesleyan University is (DWU) is a uniquely entrepreneurial Christian liberal arts university offering an educational experience which leads graduates to success in business, healthcare and the sciences, arts and humanities, education, nonprofit administration and many other disciplines. Students and faculty members can use TigerNet to manage and view many aspects of learning management and campus life, such as: - Grades - Schedules - Course assignments - Registration - Course preparation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DWU TigerNet at 100% against LockDown Browser's 8%. DWU TigerNet also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.2) and device support (3 vs 1). LockDown Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (4K vs 5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DWU TigerNet holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockDown Browser has 4K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of LockDown Browser's written reviews are positive against 100% of DWU TigerNet's.
LockDown Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, DWU TigerNet every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockDown Browser | DWU TigerNet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (4K ratings) | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Respondus Inc. | Jenzabar, Inc. |
Customer experience
LockDown Browser
DWU TigerNet
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
DWU TigerNet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LockDown Browser
No in-app purchases
DWU TigerNet
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LockDown Browser free?
Is DWU TigerNet free?
Which has better reviews, LockDown Browser or DWU TigerNet?
Do LockDown Browser or DWU TigerNet have ads?
Which is updated more often, LockDown Browser or DWU TigerNet?
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