Comparison

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) vs AstroPup View

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

AstroPup View

Easily manage and view astronomical image files like FITS and XISF. Offers GPU-accelerated rendering, automatic stretching, and QuickLook integration for a seamless user experience. Create icons and display smart metadata directly from your files.

Highlights
  • FITS and XISF format support
  • GPU-accelerated rendering
  • Automatic advanced stretching
  • QuickLook integration
  • Icon creation
  • Smart metadata display
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Astrophotography images traditionally use an obscure raw image format called FITS, and a newer format called XISF. AstroPup View is designed to manage these files as easily as JPEGs: through Finder integration and viewer support. * XISF and FITS format support * GPU-accelerated rendering * Automatic advanced stretching * QuickLook integration * Icon creation * Smart metadata display

Screenshots

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)2 screens
AstroPup View1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AstroPup View at Free against iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)'s $8.99. AstroPup View also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

AstroPup 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

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) ships an update every 6 months, AstroPup View every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) versus AstroPup View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCab Kiosk (Web Browser)AstroPup View
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ClaussAaron Freimark

In-app purchases

None

iCab Kiosk (Web Browser)

No in-app purchases

None

AstroPup View

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) free?
iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AstroPup View free?
AstroPup View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) or AstroPup View have ads?
Neither iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) nor AstroPup View shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) or AstroPup View?
iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) ships an update every 6 months, and AstroPup View every 2 weeks. Most recently, iCab Kiosk (Web Browser) was updated on October 29, 2026 and AstroPup View on October 30, 2026.

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