LockDown Browser vs SP Mobile v2
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.
SP Mobile v2
This app provides students and staff with a centralized platform for accessing essential tools for learning and working. It offers personalized shortcuts to frequently used features and important alerts. Some features are also accessible to the public.
- Personalized home page
- Access to learning and work tools
- Campus Map
- Push notifications for alerts
- Customizable favorite apps list
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SP Mobile is a Singapore Polytechnic (SP) mobile application. Established in 1954, SP is Singapore's first polytechnic. SP offers full-time diploma courses and a wide range of continuing education programmes to its students. SP alumni includes successful entrepreneurs, well-known professionals, and leaders in government. SP Mobile provides a single point access to commonly used tools for students and staff in SP to learn and work. Some features (e.g. Campus Map) are also available to public. The app can be personalised by customising favourite apps list on the home page to easily access the frequently used features. Tip: It is recommended to enable push notifications from SP Mobile. You will receive useful alerts from SAS and important notifications from SP. Note: SP Mobile is supported in the two latest iOS versions. Upgrade to the latest iOS version in order to enjoy the full features on SP Mobile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SP Mobile v2 at 3.7 against LockDown Browser's 1.2. SP Mobile v2 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). LockDown Browser's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SP Mobile v2 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockDown Browser has 4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of LockDown Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of SP Mobile v2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
LockDown Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, SP Mobile v2 every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | LockDown Browser | SP Mobile v2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (4K ratings) | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Respondus Inc. | Singapore Polytechnic |
Customer experience
LockDown Browser
SP Mobile v2
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
SP Mobile v2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LockDown Browser
No in-app purchases
SP Mobile v2
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LockDown Browser free?
Is SP Mobile v2 free?
Which has better reviews, LockDown Browser or SP Mobile v2?
Do LockDown Browser or SP Mobile v2 have ads?
Which is updated more often, LockDown Browser or SP Mobile v2?
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