Comparison

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) vs Plainly

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

Head to head
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.

About

Plainly

Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a clean, full-screen interface with minimal controls, allowing you to focus solely on content. It includes features like quick tab switching, passcode protection for privacy, and dark mode.

Highlights
  • Full-screen browsing experience
  • Intuitive tab switching
  • Buttonless interface option
  • Passcode protection for privacy
  • Dark mode support
  • Quick history clearing
Features
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Plainly is a web browser for browsing your favorite web sites full-screen. No address bars, no toolbars, no status bars โ€“ just a small button at the bottom of your screen. - Tap the Plainly button at the bottom of the screen to switch tabs and access navigation options - Two button modes: draggable mode lets you move the Plainly button to wherever you want; quick-switching mode lets you switch between tabs by swiping left and right on the Plainly button. - Buttonless full-screen: Tap and hold with two fingers to completely hide the Plainly button. - Passcode protection: Require a passcode for browsing privately. Plainly will also hide what you're looking at in the app switcher. - And more! Quickly clear browsing history; shortcuts support for launching Plainly on a given tab; pop-up support for websites that require them; and dark mode.

Screenshots

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)2 screens
Plainly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plainly at $0.99 against iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)'s $8.99. iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) costs $8.99 and Plainly $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) ships an update every 6 months, Plainly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) versus Plainly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCab Kiosk (Web Browser)Plainly
Price$8.99$0.99 โ€” better
Positive reviewsโ€”75.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 months โ€” betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better16.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlexander ClaussJustin Cheng

In-app purchases

None

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)

No in-app purchases

None

Plainly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) free?
iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plainly free?
Plainly costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) or Plainly have ads?
Neither iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) nor Plainly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) or Plainly?
iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) ships an update every 6 months, and Plainly every 9 months. Most recently, iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) was updated on October 7, 2026 and Plainly on October 10, 2026.

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