LockDown Browser vs YuJa Lumina
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.
YuJa Lumina
This mobile application provides a comprehensive video platform for educational purposes. It allows users to learn on-the-go, manage media content, and create their own recordings. The experience is optimized for mobile devices and tablets, offering features like offline viewing and customizable playback.
- Learn on-the-go with video content
- Customize playback speed and use closed captions
- Download videos for offline viewing
- Manage and upload various media formats
- Create HD video and voice recordings
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The YuJa Lumina Video Platform is a video solution designed for education. The mobile application enables you to manage, create and learn on-the-go with an experience optimized for your mobile device or tablet. Learn On-the-Go - View video content within your channels and folders - Customize the playback speed to your comfort level - Follow along with closed captions as you watch videos - Download video content for offline viewing Manage Your Media Content - We support a wide range of video and media formats, including MPEG, MP4, WMV, MOV, QT, MP3, M4V, and so much more - Upload media content to your personal My Media library - Let others view your content by publishing your media into channels and folders Create Your Own Recordings - Record HD videos for meetings, lectures, and assignments - Create and save voice recordings Learn more about YuJa at https://www.yuja.com/ For questions and support help, please reach out to us at https://www.yuja.com/contact-us/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: LockDown Browser at 3.9K against YuJa Lumina's 35. LockDown Browser also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). YuJa Lumina's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.2 for LockDown Browser against 1.3 for YuJa Lumina. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockDown Browser has 3.9K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of LockDown Browser's written reviews are positive against 0% of YuJa Lumina's.
LockDown Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, YuJa Lumina every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockDown Browser | YuJa Lumina |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (3.9K ratings) | 1.3 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | 35 |
| 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 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Respondus Inc. | YuJa Inc. |
Customer experience
LockDown Browser
YuJa Lumina
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
YuJa Lumina
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LockDown Browser
No in-app purchases
YuJa Lumina
No in-app purchases
Questions
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