# TestNav vs NWEA Secure Testing

The clearest difference is ratings volume: NWEA Secure Testing at 1.2K against TestNav's 99. NWEA Secure Testing also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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 — 1.6 for TestNav against 1.5 for NWEA Secure Testing. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NWEA Secure Testing has 1.2K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of TestNav's written reviews are positive against 18% of NWEA Secure Testing's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TestNav | NWEA Secure Testing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testnav/id818779127/reviews)** | [1.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwea-secure-testing/id1087546325/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **23.9% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pearson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732560308) | [NWEA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087546324) |

## What reviewers say

### TestNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/testnav/id818779127)

This application provides a secure and reliable platform for delivering educational tests online. It ensures test items are presented consistently across devices.

**Highlights:** Secure test delivery, Reliable online platform, Consistent test item presentation, iOS device compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 App is available for iPad
- 👍 Some users find it easy to use
- 👍 Some users find it helpful for school
- 👍 Some users find it 'super good' or 'amazing'

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App is described as 'trash' or 'garbage'
- 😞 Frequent crashes and bugs reported
- 😞 Users experience extreme boredom and frustration
- 😞 App is perceived as a waste of time
- 😞 Some users report it 'never works'

**Reported bugs**

- Open response boxes never work properly
- Drag and drop not working
- Permission errors for speech, mic, etc.
- App crashes all the time
- App doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Way to lower brightness
- Actual Dark Mode
- Allow access to Accessibility Shortcuts menu during testing
- Enable/disable inverted colors during testing
- Enable zoom during testing


### NWEA Secure Testing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nwea-secure-testing/id1087546325)

This application allows K-12 students to take standardized assessments on an iPad. It supports various NWEA tests, including MAP Growth and state summative assessments, ensuring a secure testing environment.

**Highlights:** K-12 assessment delivery, iPad compatibility, MAP Growth support, MAP Growth K-2 support, State summative assessments

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Accurate assessment of student progress
- ⏱️ Efficient testing experience
- 💻 Works well on computers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overly difficult and stressful questions
- 🔒 Restrictive app lock feature
- 🕰️ Inconsistent test duration
- 🤢 Caused health issues for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Inconsistent test results

**Requested features**

- Allow going back to previous questions
- Provide more detailed feedback on performance
- Adjust question difficulty to grade level


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TestNav free?

TestNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NWEA Secure Testing free?

NWEA Secure Testing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TestNav or NWEA Secure Testing?

TestNav is rated higher. TestNav averages 1.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while NWEA Secure Testing averages 1.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do TestNav or NWEA Secure Testing have ads?

Neither TestNav nor NWEA Secure Testing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TestNav or NWEA Secure Testing?

TestNav ships an update every 8 months, and NWEA Secure Testing every 8 months. Most recently, TestNav was updated on September 19, 2026 and NWEA Secure Testing on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*