LockDown Browser vs WV Mobile App
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.
WV Mobile App
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The West Virginia Student portal mobile app allows students to securely access and manage their data for educational purposes. The app offers students the ability to view reports and certificates and track their progress. Students can use the app to also manage their Work-Based Learning job opportunities. The app allows students to submit time cards for their opportunities and submit them for review. Students can then track their approved and completed time cards or resubmit denied time cards.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: WV Mobile App at 3 against LockDown Browser's 1. WV Mobile App also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
LockDown Browser ships an update every 5 weeks, WV Mobile App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LockDown Browser | WV Mobile App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Respondus Inc. | NOCTI |
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
WV Mobile App
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LockDown Browser
No in-app purchases
WV Mobile App
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LockDown Browser free?
Is WV Mobile App free?
Do LockDown Browser or WV Mobile App have ads?
Which is updated more often, LockDown Browser or WV Mobile App?
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