Comparison

PersistentPage vs KioskFrame

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

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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PersistentPage at 12.1 against KioskFrame's 17.0. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PersistentPage versus KioskFrame: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPersistentPageKioskFrame
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSimon BergMarius Ensrud

In-app purchases

None

PersistentPage

No in-app purchases

None

KioskFrame

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PersistentPage free?
PersistentPage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KioskFrame free?
KioskFrame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PersistentPage or KioskFrame have ads?
Neither PersistentPage nor KioskFrame shows ads.

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