Comparison

Kiosk Pro Basic vs Iconex Events

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

Iconex Events

Capture valuable consumer data and enhance brand experiences at events. This platform offers centralized management for events of all sizes, with user-friendly tools for customization and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Event Registration
  • Data & Lead Capture
  • Surveys & Opt-ins
  • E-Ticketing
  • Email Marketing
  • Digital Photo & Video
  • Prizing & Games
Features
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The Iconex companion app gives your brand the best consumer experience at events! It compliments the Iconex experiential marketing platform used by brands and agencies around the world. Single events or large multi-year brand campaigns are centrally managed across devices, on or offline. The entire suite provides customization with user-friendly editing features to manage any event with ease. Don't forget our solutions team is always ready to help! ● Event Registration ● Data & Lead Capture ● Surveys & Opt-ins ● E-Ticketing ● Email Marketing ● Digital Photo & Video ● Prizing & Games ● Guest List Upload ● Integrated Check-In ● Analytics & Reporting

Screenshots

Kiosk Pro Basic4 screens
Iconex Events4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Iconex Events at Free against Kiosk Pro Basic's $24.99. Iconex Events also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2). 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

Iconex Events 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

Iconex Events holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiosk Pro Basic ships an update monthly, Iconex Events every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kiosk Pro Basic versus Iconex Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiosk Pro BasicIconex Events
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (12 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKiosk Group, Inc.Firebolt Technologies Inc

Customer experience

Kiosk Pro Basic

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

Iconex Events

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kiosk Pro Basic

No in-app purchases

None

Iconex Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiosk Pro Basic free?
Kiosk Pro Basic costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Iconex Events free?
Iconex Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kiosk Pro Basic or Iconex Events?
Iconex Events is rated higher. Kiosk Pro Basic averages 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Iconex Events averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Kiosk Pro Basic or Iconex Events have ads?
Neither Kiosk Pro Basic nor Iconex Events shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiosk Pro Basic or Iconex Events?
Kiosk Pro Basic ships an update monthly, and Iconex Events every 6 weeks. Most recently, Kiosk Pro Basic was updated on October 2, 2026 and Iconex Events on August 18, 2026.

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