Comparison

PersistentPage 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

PersistentPage

A minimalist browser designed for full-screen display. It automatically loads a specified URL or the last used one, making it ideal for dedicated kiosk or signage applications.

Highlights
  • Full-screen web page display
  • Automatic URL loading
  • Kiosk mode functionality
  • Signage application support
  • Simple user interface
Features
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It's a very simple browser app. At startup you may enter a URL, if not the last one entered is used. The web page is displayed full screen. The app is intended for kiosk or signage uses.

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

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: dotKiosk Full Screen Browser at 3 against PersistentPage's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PersistentPage versus dotKiosk Full Screen Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPersistentPagedotKiosk Full Screen Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSimon BergFree Tomorrow

In-app purchases

None

PersistentPage

No in-app purchases

None

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PersistentPage free?
PersistentPage 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 PersistentPage or dotKiosk Full Screen Browser have ads?
Neither PersistentPage nor dotKiosk Full Screen Browser shows ads.

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