Plainly vs Kiosk Web Launcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Plainly
Experience web browsing without distractions. This app offers a clean, full-screen interface with minimal controls, allowing you to focus solely on content. It includes features like quick tab switching, passcode protection for privacy, and dark mode.
- Full-screen browsing experience
- Intuitive tab switching
- Buttonless interface option
- Passcode protection for privacy
- Dark mode support
- Quick history clearing
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Plainly is a web browser for browsing your favorite web sites full-screen. No address bars, no toolbars, no status bars โ just a small button at the bottom of your screen. - Tap the Plainly button at the bottom of the screen to switch tabs and access navigation options - Two button modes: draggable mode lets you move the Plainly button to wherever you want; quick-switching mode lets you switch between tabs by swiping left and right on the Plainly button. - Buttonless full-screen: Tap and hold with two fingers to completely hide the Plainly button. - Passcode protection: Require a passcode for browsing privately. Plainly will also hide what you're looking at in the app switcher. - And more! Quickly clear browsing history; shortcuts support for launching Plainly on a given tab; pop-up support for websites that require them; and dark mode.
Kiosk Web Launcher
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Kiosk Web Launcher helps you open selected websites in a clean, fullscreen browser interface. It is designed for cases where you want a simple web experience without a visible address bar, tabs, or extra browser controls. Add one or more websites, show them as large shortcuts, and let users open the right page with a single tap. The app is useful for personal dashboards, family devices, shared tablets, internal web tools, reception screens, restaurant menus, booking pages, information displays, and other trusted web pages. Key features: - Fullscreen web browsing with minimal interface - One or multiple website shortcuts - Large shortcut tiles for easier use - Automatic app language based on the device language - English fallback when the device language is not supported - Optional simplified experience for Assistive Access-style use - Onboarding screen on first launch - Hidden settings protected by an access code - Domain restriction options for safer navigation - Option to block external app-opening links - Automatic handling for supported .ru certificate chains inside the app browser - Safari-like web app behavior for websites that support standalone mode The app does not install system certificates, does not change Safari settings, and does not modify the iOS Home Screen. Website shortcuts are managed inside the app. For device-level locking, use Apple Guided Access or device management tools provided by iOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Kiosk Web Launcher at Free against Plainly's $0.99. Kiosk Web Launcher also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Kiosk Web Launcher is free to download; Plainly costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Plainly ships an update every 9 months, Kiosk Web Launcher daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plainly | Kiosk Web Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free โ better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Justin Cheng | Mikhail Orlov |
In-app purchases
Plainly
No in-app purchases
Kiosk Web Launcher
No in-app purchases
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