LockDown Browser vs AU
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.
AU
This app helps university students manage their academic life. Access course schedules, record attendance for on-campus and remote classes, and get navigation assistance within the campus. It integrates with university systems like Blackboard.
- Course schedule access
- Attendance recording (on-campus & remote)
- Campus navigation
- Integration with university systems
- Mobile and WiFi technology utilization
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Mobile application for Ajman University students to access your course schedule for all types of classes utilize mobile and wifi technologies to record your attendance on campus and remotely, leverage AU investment in infrastructure for getting turn-by-turn navigation direction while on campus. The application integrates with university systems such as blackboard and others.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AU at 67% against LockDown Browser's 8%. AU also leads on rating (3.0 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). LockDown Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4K vs 3). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
AU holds the better App Store score, 3.0 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 point the same way: 8% of LockDown Browser's written reviews are positive against 67% of AU's.
LockDown Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, AU every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockDown Browser | AU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (4K ratings) | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Respondus Inc. | Ajman University of Science & Technology |
Customer experience
LockDown Browser
AU
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
AU
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LockDown Browser
No in-app purchases
AU
No in-app purchases
