Comparison

Friosk vs dotKiosk Full Screen Browser

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

Head to head
About

Friosk

This app helps maintain stable connections for informational displays and kiosk installations. It offers automatic refresh intervals and monitors Wi-Fi, restarting displays when connectivity is restored. Designed for unattended operation, it aims to keep digital signage running smoothly.

Highlights
  • Automatic refresh intervals
  • Wi-Fi monitoring
  • Automatic refresh on reconnect
  • Stable connection maintenance
  • Kiosk installation support
Features
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Simple to setup and operate, Friosk has special features that help it stay connected to your informational displays, kiosk installations, etc. Optional automatic refresh intervals and wifi monitoring with automatic refresh on reconnect will keep your display running day in and day out with no maintenance required.

About

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser

Features
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Turn any iPhone or iPad into a dedicated kiosk display. DotKiosk locks your device to a single webpage in true fullscreen — no status bar, no distractions. Got an old iPhone or iPad sitting in a drawer? Give it a second life as a dedicated display. No need for expensive kiosk hardware — repurpose what you already own. FEATURES • Fullscreen Display Hide the status bar and navigation for a clean, immersive presentation. Perfect for digital signage, point-of-sale displays, or information kiosks. • PIN-Protected Settings Secure your kiosk with a 4-6 digit PIN. Access settings by shaking the device. • Remote Administration Configure your kiosk from any device on the same network. Open the admin dashboard in a browser to change the URL, view device info, or adjust settings — no physical access required. • Universal App Works on both iPhone and iPad. Optimized for all screen sizes and orientations. REPURPOSE YOUR OLD DEVICES That old iPad collecting dust? Turn it into: • A kitchen recipe display • A home dashboard showing weather and calendar • A baby monitor viewer • A security camera feed • A smart home control panel Any device running iOS 13+ works perfectly — even models no longer receiving updates. USE CASES • Retail displays and digital signage • Restaurant menus and ordering systems • Museum and exhibit information • Reception desk check-in kiosks • Trade show and event displays • Waiting room entertainment GETTING STARTED 1. Launch DotKiosk and set your PIN 2. Enter the URL you want to display 3. The webpage loads in fullscreen 4. Access settings anytime by shaking the device 5. For remote config: check your device IP in settings, then visit that IP at port 8742 from another device TIP: Enable iOS Guided Access (Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access) for complete kiosk lockdown. This prevents users from exiting the app or accessing other device features. DotKiosk stores all data locally on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking.

Screenshots

Friosk1 screens
dotKiosk Full Screen Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Friosk at every 5 weeks against dotKiosk Full Screen Browser's every 4 months. Friosk also leads on iOS requirement (9.2 vs 13.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Friosk ships an update every 5 weeks, dotKiosk Full Screen Browser every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Friosk versus dotKiosk Full Screen Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrioskdotKiosk Full Screen Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMichael IlardiFree Tomorrow

In-app purchases

None

Friosk

No in-app purchases

None

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Friosk free?
Friosk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dotKiosk Full Screen Browser free?
dotKiosk Full Screen Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Friosk or dotKiosk Full Screen Browser have ads?
Neither Friosk nor dotKiosk Full Screen Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Friosk or dotKiosk Full Screen Browser?
Friosk ships an update every 5 weeks, and dotKiosk Full Screen Browser every 4 months. Most recently, Friosk was updated on October 24, 2026 and dotKiosk Full Screen Browser on October 15, 2026.

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