# Kiosk vs Private Browser

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kiosk | Private Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiosk-fullscreen-browser/id1544947623/reviews) | **[4.6 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **232** |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 0 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [UPDT d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430295602) | [Actowise LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563247119) |

## What reviewers say

### Kiosk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kiosk-fullscreen-browser/id1544947623)

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.

**Highlights:** Fullscreen browsing experience, Hides status bar, Configurable edge usage, Gesture-based navigation, iOS Guided Access integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-browser-brovacy/id1630781823)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Good privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Brilliant app
- 👍 Works as intended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Charged for $0 promo
- 🐛 No refund eligibility
- 🐛 App asks for review too soon
- 🐛 Tabs reset on closing
- 🐛 No support reply

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kiosk free?

Kiosk costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private Browser free?

Private Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Kiosk or Private Browser?

Private Browser is rated higher. Kiosk averages 4.1 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Private Browser averages 4.6 from 232 ratings.

### Do Kiosk or Private Browser have ads?

Neither Kiosk nor Private Browser shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*