Comparison

ProSurf vs PontyIO

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

Head to head
About

ProSurf

This app transforms your iOS device into a secure kiosk by restricting access to only approved websites. It offers extensive customization to create a controlled browsing environment for business use.

Highlights
  • Lockdown to specific websites
  • Hide address bar
  • Incognito mode
  • Single & Multi-tab support
  • Control navigation
  • Clear cache and cookies
Features
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ProSurf Kiosk Lockdown Browser is a free, secure browser for iOS that locks down your iPad & iPhone into an interactive kiosk by allowing only business specific websites. It helps you create a safe browsing environment in iOS devices. Key Features of ProSurf Kiosk Lockdown Browser: * Lockdown your iOS devices to a specific website * Hide the address bar to block users from typing URLs * Run sites in incognito mode * Add browser shortcut on the device home screen * Single & Multi-tab support * Allow & disallow users to view download files * Allow & disallow back/forward navigation * Allow & disallow touch interface * Allow & disallow Javascript popups * Clear cache and cookies in the interval * Control full screen more * Control zoom in/out You can use the browser to whitelist as many sites as you want and set custom properties against each website. Set additional properties like hiding the navigation bar, or hiding the URL address bar to get a complete Kiosk experience combined with Guided Access mode of iOS devices. Once installed open the application and click on Getting Started to see the controls and options that ProSurf offers. The default passcode to access Settings is 2323. Click on the Settings icon on the home page and start configuring ProSurf for your needs.

About

PontyIO

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PontyIO is a user-friendly mobile app designed to help you monitor and manage your electricity usage in real time. Whether you're at home or on the move, PontyIO keeps you connected to your energy footprint with clear insights and actionable data. Key Features: Real-Time Load Monitoring View your live electricity usage in kilowatts (kW) with detailed graphs that show consumption spikes and trends throughout the day. Consumption Tracking Track your monthly electricity consumption (in kWh) and compare it with the previous month to identify savings opportunities. Demand Insights See current demand levels to better understand peak usage times and adjust your behaviour to reduce costs and load. Interactive Dashboard A clean, intuitive dashboard provides a snapshot of your total consumption, current load, and demand all in one glance. Daily Load Graphs Visualise your hourly load trends to identify energy-hungry appliances and optimise usage times. Why Choose PontyIO? PontyIO empowers you to take control of your energy usage, reduce your bills, and support more sustainable living right from your smartphone.

Screenshots

ProSurf4 screens
PontyIO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ProSurf at 12.0 against PontyIO's 16.4. 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

ProSurf ships an update every 2 months, PontyIO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ProSurf versus PontyIO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProSurfPontyIO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPromobi TechnologiesEngineer Simplicity (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

ProSurf

No in-app purchases

None

PontyIO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProSurf free?
ProSurf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PontyIO free?
PontyIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProSurf or PontyIO have ads?
Neither ProSurf nor PontyIO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProSurf or PontyIO?
ProSurf ships an update every 2 months, and PontyIO every 3 months. Most recently, ProSurf was updated on November 2, 2026 and PontyIO on October 30, 2026.

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