Comparison

Managed View vs iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)

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

Head to head
About

Managed View

This app locks a device to display a specific web page or PDF, acting as a simple or secure kiosk. It offers features like timed resets, data clearing, and optional user navigation, all managed remotely.

Highlights
  • Remote URL management
  • Kiosk mode with timer
  • Autonomous Single App Mode
  • Maintenance mode with custom image
  • Optional navigation bar
  • Cache data deletion
Features
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Simple app displaying web page or PDF based on central managed URL. REQUIREMENT: MDM solution such as Jamf Pro or Jamf School to enable managed app configuration. Use cases: - Simple Kiosk – lock device into displaying a specific web page - Secure Kiosk – add timer to return to homepage and remove cached user data - Interactive Kiosk– add ability for user to enter URL - Surveys/Forms – present web page survey form while locking device during survey and automatically unlocking device after survey completed - Maintenance – present curtained view while device is performing maintenance Features include: - Managed App Config to define URL from central management console. - Support for Autonomous Single App Mode (ASAM). ASAM allows user to enable and disable Single App Mode within the app. - Built-in maintenance mode with embedded image. Enabled with Managed App Config. - Optional navigation bar for user interaction enabled with Managed App Config. - Add timer to reset app back to predefined URL. - Option to delete cached user data when touching homepage button or during timer reset - Define string in URL and when found will automatically turn off app lock (ASAM). Used with REMOTE_LOCK set to ON. Managed App Config XML keys: key "URL" value="http://yourURL.com" key "MAINTENANCE_MODE" value="ON" key "BROWSER_MODE" value="ON" key "BROWSER_BAR_NO_EDIT" value="ON" key "REMOTE_LOCK" value="ON" key "PRIVATE_BROWSING" value="ON" (persistent) or "OFF" (non-per-persistent) key " QUERY_URL_STRING " value="" key "RESET_TIMER" value=integer in seconds; default 0 key "QR_CODE" value="ON" key "LAUNCH_DELAY" value=integer in seconds; default 0

About

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)

Features
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iCab Kiosk is a Kiosk browser which supports configuration via remote server, MDM and also directly within the App. A Kiosk is an information terminal often located in a public location (like a museum, exhibition, mall etc.) where people can access certain information. The Kiosk often has a touchscreen which makes it easy for the public to access the provided content. This Apps can turn an iPad into a Kiosk device. The App has the following Features: - Online or Offline usage. The provided content can be stored within the App for Offline usage, but can be also loaded directly from the internet. - There are privacy options to clear cache, cookies and web storage - The Kiosk can be configured either locally directly on the device, but also remotely from a remote server or via MDM. The latter two options make it easy to configure a larger number of devices at once from. The App includes templates for configuration files, which makes it easy to adapt them for your MDM or server configuration. - Password-protected Settings within the App - User Interface elements can be enabled of disabled - When the Kiosk is not in use, it can automatically go back to the start page If you need additional or special features for your own Kiosk, please contact us. We can create custom versions of the App when needed.

Screenshots

Managed View4 screens
iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Managed View at Free against iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)'s $8.99. Managed View also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Managed View is free to download; iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Managed View ships an update weekly, iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Managed View versus iCab Kiosk (Web Browser): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManaged ViewiCab Kiosk (Web Browser)
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAaron MaximAlexander Clauss

In-app purchases

None

Managed View

No in-app purchases

None

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Managed View free?
Managed View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) free?
iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Managed View or iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) have ads?
Neither Managed View nor iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Managed View or iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)?
Managed View ships an update weekly, and iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) every 6 months. Most recently, Managed View was updated on October 3, 2026 and iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) on October 7, 2026.

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