Comparison

eCollection vs NAP Locked down browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

eCollection

This app provides a digital platform for guided reading, offering a library of leveled eBooks and interactive features for teachers and students. It supports various reading profiles, word interaction, recording, drawing, and text editing to enhance comprehension and engagement.

Highlights
  • Guided Reading Profile
  • Custom Reading Profile
  • Independent Reading Profile
  • Tap to Hear Words
  • Tap to Save Words
  • Record Mode
  • Draw Mode
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The eCollection eReader app is part of a brand new platform that re-imagines guided reading for iPads. Guided reading is a widely used teaching strategy where the teacher and all students in a group have a copy of the same book. The teacher assists the students to practise various reading strategies in order to comprehend the text. The eCollection eReader app allows teachers and students to use eCollection eBooks for guided reading. It utilises native iOS gestures to provide a seamless experience for young readers. ~~~~~~~~~~ FEATURES ~~~~~~~~~~ 300 pedagogically sound, carefully levelled eCollection eBooks combined with the following features: + Guided Reading Profile + Custom Reading Profile + Independent Reading Profile + Tap to Hear Words + Tap to Save Words + Record Mode + Draw Mode + Edit Text Mode + Reading Sessions + Student Profiles + Reading History + Reading Groups ~~~~~~~~~~~ REVIEWS ~~~~~~~~~~~ "A great way to access a very thorough levelled reading resource. It is compact and accessible." "I am working with older students and adults. It is a fantastic way for them to access material that they can read without making it obvious that they are reading at a low level." "I love having access to the eCollection readers digitally. I have used them throughout my 30+ years teaching" "Easy for kids, parents, teachers to use, convenient, wide range of books/levels, great graphics and wonderful app. Great resource for setting readers for home or school." "eCollection has made a difference in the learning for our target children." "A highly engaging digital reading resource directly linked to school reading." "Books are expensive and this is a cheaper option. No lost or damaged books." ~~~~~~~~~~ SUPPORT ~~~~~~~~~~ Send us an email at anz.techsupport@cengage.com with any questions, feedback or requests. Privacy Policy: https://cengage.com.au/privacy Terms and Conditions: https://cengage.com.au/terms Contact: https://cengage.com.au/contact-us

About

NAP Locked down browser

This secure browser is designed for students taking standardized online assessments. It locks down the device to prevent cheating by restricting access to other apps and system functions during tests.

Highlights
  • Secure testing environment
  • Restricts app switching
  • Blocks unauthorized utilities
  • Prevents access to device resources
  • Facilitates NAPLAN and NAP Sample tests
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The NAP Locked down browser allows students to securely participate in NAPLAN and NAP Sample tests on the Online National Assessment Platform. The application regulates access to utilities and system functions, prevents application switching and unauthorised device resources being used during an assessment.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: eCollection at 12.2 against NAP Locked down browser's 17.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eCollection ships an update every 6 months, NAP Locked down browser every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on June 21, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
eCollection versus NAP Locked down browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereCollectionNAP Locked down browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews — better13.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCengage Learning Australia Pty LimitedEducation Services Australia Ltd.

Customer experience

eCollection

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative70.9%

NAP Locked down browser

Written reviews225 reviews
Positive13.8%
Neutral2.2%
Negative84.0%

In-app purchases

None

eCollection

No in-app purchases

None

NAP Locked down browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eCollection free?
eCollection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NAP Locked down browser free?
NAP Locked down browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eCollection or NAP Locked down browser have ads?
Neither eCollection nor NAP Locked down browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eCollection or NAP Locked down browser?
eCollection ships an update every 6 months, and NAP Locked down browser every 7 months. Most recently, eCollection was updated on June 21, 2026 and NAP Locked down browser on August 31, 2026.

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