LockDown Browser vs WheelingU
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.
WheelingU
This official university app keeps students and the community connected with campus news, events, and academic resources. It offers personalized services for current students, including class schedules, grades, and library access.
- Campus news and events
- University directions
- Social media integration
- Academic program information
- Class schedule and search
- Grades and dues tracking
- Library access
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Official mobile application of Wheeling University helps you stay connected to the University. Features in this app will be frequently updated to improve your engagement with Wheeling University. Features include Common Services: News, events, directions, social media, and academic programs. Services for current students: class schedule, class search, class enrolment, grades, dues, hold, Canvas, library.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: WheelingU at 5.0 against LockDown Browser's 1.2. WheelingU also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). LockDown Browser's advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). 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.
WheelingU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LockDown Browser has 3.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
LockDown Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, WheelingU every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockDown Browser | WheelingU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (3.9K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 7.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Respondus Inc. | Wheeling Jesuit University |
Customer experience
LockDown Browser
WheelingU
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
WheelingU
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LockDown Browser
No in-app purchases
WheelingU
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LockDown Browser free?
Is WheelingU free?
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Do LockDown Browser or WheelingU have ads?
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