Comparison

Kiosk Pro Basic vs KioskBuddy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kiosk Pro Basic

This app transforms an iPad into a dedicated kiosk for visitors. It functions as a specialized web browser to display web pages, documents, and media, offering offline access and customizable navigation controls. Ideal for presentations, digital signage, and controlled content sharing.

Highlights
  • Specialized web browser
  • Display web pages, documents, audio & video
  • Offline content access
  • Customizable navigation bar
  • Idle timer and browsing time limits
  • Domain restriction lists
  • Remote settings updates
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Kiosk Pro is a flexible solution for any project that makes an iPad available to visitors. As a specialized web browser, Kiosk Pro Basic can display web pages, documents or audio & video files. Show content that’s hosted online or stored locally on the device. Kiosk Pro Basic builds on the functionality included in our Lite version, adding offline access to locally-stored content, remote update of app settings, the ability to set custom links in the navigation bar, and connecting to AirPrint enabled printers. ATTRACT VISITORS • Define a homepage as the starting place for the presentation. • Set an idle timer so that when a visitor walks away, the next person will have a fresh experience, starting right at the beginning. • Increase visitor turnover at your kiosk by setting a browsing time limit. • Clear the cache and/or cookies to secure personal information. LIMIT NAVIGATION • Specify what’s off limits on the web by creating lists of allowed & restricted domains. • Block access to other apps, including the native email or phone, that could otherwise be opened through links. • Disable touch interaction when used for digital signage. CONTROL THE DISPLAY • Hide status, address, and/or navigation bars to make your content look like a native app. • Customize the navigation with your own color scheme and bookmarked links. • Works in any language - add your own translated text for on-screen alerts and navigation. WORKS OFFLINE • Store content locally for offline viewing. • Shift between online and offline content automatically if your device drops its Internet connection. REMOTE MANAGEMENT • Update your app settings by uploading a setting configuration onto your own servers. • Set up email alerts for power loss and/or remote updates. USE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH OUR JAVASCRIPT API • Save visitor form data locally on the device. • Access current device orientation data to optimize how your content is displayed. Support is built right into our apps with documentation of every feature and direct access to our extensive Knowledge Base. Kiosk Pro Basic is compatible with most web content, including HTML web pages, PDFs, and multimedia (including .mp4 video). While certain Powerpoint, Keynote, and Word files are also supported, they are displayed as static documents. Kiosk Pro Basic cannot display multiple tabs or pop-ups, other apps, or Flash-based content. To prevent visitors from exiting Kiosk Pro Basic, you must enable Guided Access in the iPad settings or use Apple’s Configurator app to supervise the iPad into Single App Mode. Our professional kiosk enclosures secure your iPad from theft or damage. See KioskGroup.com for more details!

About

KioskBuddy

Streamline customer service and reduce wait times with a customizable self-order kiosk solution. Easily manage menus and checkout processes to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Highlights
  • Self-order kiosks
  • Customizable menus
  • Streamlined checkout
  • Reduced wait times
  • Branding control
  • Payment integration
Features
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Your ticket to shorter wait times and happier customers! Keep your lines moving with self-order kiosks. Easily customize your menu and create an ultra streamlined checkout experience. Use KioskBuddy to cut down on wait times, keep your lines flowing, and deliver excellent customer service. Best-in-class customization lets you control everything from branding, ordering, payments, and more.

Screenshots

Kiosk Pro Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KioskBuddy at Free against Kiosk Pro Basic's $24.99. KioskBuddy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (83% vs 59%). Kiosk Pro Basic's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

KioskBuddy is free to download; Kiosk Pro Basic costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KioskBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Kiosk Pro Basic's written reviews are positive against 83% of KioskBuddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiosk Pro Basic ships an update monthly, KioskBuddy fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kiosk Pro Basic versus KioskBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiosk Pro BasicKioskBuddy
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (12 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1215 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB141 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKiosk Group, Inc.KioskBuddy, LLC

Customer experience

Kiosk Pro Basic

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative38.5%

KioskBuddy

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Kiosk Pro Basic

No in-app purchases

None

KioskBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiosk Pro Basic free?
Kiosk Pro Basic costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KioskBuddy free?
KioskBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kiosk Pro Basic or KioskBuddy?
KioskBuddy is rated higher. Kiosk Pro Basic averages 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while KioskBuddy averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Kiosk Pro Basic or KioskBuddy have ads?
Neither Kiosk Pro Basic nor KioskBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiosk Pro Basic or KioskBuddy?
Kiosk Pro Basic ships an update monthly, and KioskBuddy fortnightly. Most recently, Kiosk Pro Basic was updated on September 23, 2026 and KioskBuddy on August 29, 2026.

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