Kiosk vs Private Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kiosk
This utility app provides a distraction-free, fullscreen browsing experience by hiding the status bar and navigation elements. It's ideal for focused use, such as educational content for children when combined with iOS Guided Access.
- Fullscreen browsing experience
- Hides status bar
- Configurable edge usage
- Gesture-based navigation
- iOS Guided Access integration
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This fullscreen browser is "one-window" browser that opens pre-configured site (should be set in iOS Settings). The application allows to hide status bar and use top and bottom edges of your iPhone (configurable). Kiosk doesn't have any navigation bar to allow real fullscreen experience, you can use swipe gestures to go back/forward. This app could be used with iOS Guided Access to open any educational sites for children. This way they will not be able to use other sites with this browser (option is configured via iOS Settings menu). How to start a Guided Access Session? * Open the app. * Triple tap the side button if it’s iPhone X or later. Triple tap the Home button for iPhone 8 or later. * Click on Guided Access > Tap Start. Or simply * Open the app. * Ask Siri to “Turn on Guided Access”. Please send any feedback to updt.slo@gmail.com
Private Browser
This privacy-focused browser offers a minimalist, full-screen experience. It automatically clears browsing data upon exit and includes features like app locking and a "Burn Everything" option for complete privacy.
- Full screen browsing
- Automatic private browsing data clearing
- History-less and tracking-less browsing
- Application lock
- "Burn Everything" reset option
- Easy zoom adjustment
- Quick tab access
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Brovacy is a privacy-focused browser with a minimalist design. FEATURES • A full screen experience where you are in full control • Private browsing mode automatically clears everything upon app exit • Multiple zoom level that's super easy to adjust • History-less and tracking-less browsing to protect your privacy • Application lock to protect you from prying eyes • "Burn Everything" makes it easy to reset everything • 5 tabs, all at a single tap's reach. Simple, effective and no clutter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Private Browser at Free against Kiosk's $0.99. Private Browser also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (68% vs 42%). Kiosk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On ads 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
Private Browser is free to download; Kiosk costs $0.99 up front. Private Browser sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Kiosk asks for nothing beyond the download.
Private Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Browser has 232 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Kiosk's written reviews are positive against 68% of Private Browser's.
| Parameter | Kiosk | Private Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (17 ratings) | 4.6 (232 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | 68.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 232 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | UPDT d.o.o. | Actowise LLC |
Customer experience
Kiosk
Private Browser
Bugs and requests
Kiosk
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Private Browser
Reported bugs
4 issues- Charged $10 for $0 promo
- Tabs reset when app is closed
- Randomly switches search engine (Google to Bing)
- Ads appear at start-up after free promotion
Requested features
9 requests- Force dark mode on pages
- Add Chinese language support
- Keep browsing history private and secured
- Add more to keep prying eyes away from history
- Ability to return to previous browsing session
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- Dark mode option
- Make it an iOS default browser option
- Individual website zoom setting stick
- Indication of which tabs contain content
In-app purchases
Kiosk
No in-app purchases
Private Browser
- Pro Lifetime$4.99
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
Questions
Is Kiosk free?
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Which has better reviews, Kiosk or Private Browser?
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