Comparison

Friosk vs KioskFrame

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

KioskFrame

Features
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Turn any screen into a locked-down kiosk display in minutes. KioskFrame shows your content fullscreen — websites, images, PDFs, or photo galleries — with no browser chrome, no distractions, and no way for visitors to wander off. DISPLAY ANY CONTENT • Load any website in a fullscreen browser with no address bar or navigation UI. • Show a single image in Fit or Fill mode with optional date/location overlay. • Display a PDF document — Pro unlocks multi-page slideshow with transitions. • Run a photo gallery slideshow from any Photos album with Pro. OPERATOR CONTROLS • Hidden gear button in a configurable corner — your audience never sees operator UI. • Set a URL hostname whitelist to restrict web navigation. • Clear cache and cookies, or reset all settings with one tap. • In-app language picker — switch between English, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese instantly. KEEP IT RUNNING • Idle screensaver with three clock styles: Modern, Retro, or All Black. • Active hours mode sleeps the kiosk outside business hours to save battery. • Optional camera-based wake detection outside active hours. • Auto-reload after idle to recover from connection issues. • Keep screen awake prevents iOS from dimming. PRO FEATURES • Gallery slideshow with configurable speed and transitions (Crossfade, Slide). • PDF multi-page slideshow with Natural Scrolling, Fade, or Flip transitions. • Bookmarks for quick URL switching. • Page zoom (50%–200%) with centering. • Allow or lock scrolling per kiosk. • Read-only mode blocks all visitor interaction. • Remove the "Powered by KioskFrame" badge. • Passcode protection for settings access. PRICING • Free tier includes the full kiosk browser with web, image, and single-page PDF display. • Pro: $4.99/month or $49.99/year (14-day free trial), or $99.99 lifetime. PRIVACY • No third-party ad tracking. • Settings stored locally on device. • Anonymous product analytics sent to the EU region only. • Camera and Photos access used only when you enable those features. • Privacy Policy: https://kioskframe.com/privacy • Terms of Use (EULA): https://kioskframe.com/terms • Apple Standard License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Perfect for restaurants, retail displays, museums, hotel lobbies, trade shows, classrooms, and any public-facing screen.

Screenshots

Friosk1 screens
KioskFrame4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Friosk at 9.2 against KioskFrame's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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

Friosk ships an update every 5 weeks, KioskFrame every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Friosk versus KioskFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrioskKioskFrame
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMichael IlardiMarius Ensrud

In-app purchases

None

Friosk

No in-app purchases

None

KioskFrame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Friosk free?
Friosk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KioskFrame free?
KioskFrame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Friosk or KioskFrame have ads?
Neither Friosk nor KioskFrame shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Friosk or KioskFrame?
Friosk ships an update every 5 weeks, and KioskFrame every 2 months. Most recently, Friosk was updated on November 2, 2026 and KioskFrame on November 9, 2026.

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