Comparison

TestNav vs Edugence Lockdown Browser

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

Head to head
About

TestNav

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
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TestNav is Pearson's online test delivery platform. It enables test items to be delivered online securely and reliably in a consistent manner. The TestNav for iOS app allows TestNav to run on iOS devices.

About

Edugence Lockdown Browser

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The Edugence Exam Browser is a secure lockdown browser designed to conduct student assessments using the Edugence Learning Management System. When taking an assessment, this application secures the iOS devices to prevent academic dishonesty. It creates a controlled testing environment by locking the device to a single application, ensuring students stay focused on their exam. Key Features: * Assessment Mode: Utilizes Apple's Automatic Assessment Configuration (AAC) to block access to other apps, web pages, and system shortcuts. * Security: Automatically prevents screen captures, screen recording, and remote viewing during the session. * Deep Linking: Launch assessments directly from the Edugence Student Portal with a single click. * Smart Safety: Includes battery level monitoring and connection-loss safeguards to ensure students can exit safely if technical issues arise. How to Use: * Student can click on 'Continue as Guest' directly to take a practice test. * Or use the "Take Test" link within their Edugence portal to begin a graded session. Requirements: * An active internet connection is required. * Intended for use by educational institutions utilizing the Edugence platform.

Screenshots

Edugence Lockdown Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Edugence Lockdown Browser at monthly against TestNav's every 8 months. Edugence Lockdown Browser also leads on device support (3 vs 1). TestNav's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

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

TestNav ships an update every 8 months, Edugence Lockdown Browser monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TestNav versus Edugence Lockdown Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTestNavEdugence Lockdown Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (99 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPearsonMach B Technologies Inc.

Bugs and requests

TestNav

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • App needs update but cannot update

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Enable VoiceOver during testing
  • Add dancing GIFs of Nick Young
  • Add mini games with golf balls and levels
  • Add Flappy golf extreme
  • Add cross map tomahawks

Edugence Lockdown Browser

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TestNav

No in-app purchases

None

Edugence Lockdown Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TestNav free?
TestNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Edugence Lockdown Browser free?
Edugence Lockdown Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TestNav or Edugence Lockdown Browser have ads?
Neither TestNav nor Edugence Lockdown Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TestNav or Edugence Lockdown Browser?
TestNav ships an update every 8 months, and Edugence Lockdown Browser monthly. Most recently, TestNav was updated on September 28, 2026 and Edugence Lockdown Browser on September 15, 2026.

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