Comparison

Kiosk Pro Basic vs SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite

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

SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite

Transform your iPad into a locked-down kiosk for web content. This app restricts access to specific websites and browser features, allowing you to brand the device and display custom content or screensavers. It automatically reloads pages and detects network changes.

Highlights
  • Restrict browsing to allowed websites
  • Custom branding with wallpaper and icons
  • Screensaver playback
  • Idle timeout to home page
  • Automatic network detection and reload
  • Clone configuration across devices
Features
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Convert your iPad to a kiosk display with web content!! With SureFox you can present your web content in full screen without giving access to browser features like address bar, zoom functionality, etc. Key features include : * Restrict users to browse only allowed website(s) * Brand the device with custom wallpaper and icons * Play screensaver videos or image to attract user * Navigate to home page when device is idle for a specified time period * Automatically detects network connection and reload home page * Easily clone configuration from one device to multiple devices * Comprehensive HTML5 support Demo Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUADJj3Znt8&feature=youtu.be Getting Started Guide : http://www.42gears.com/surefox/surefox_ios.html

Screenshots

Kiosk Pro Basic4 screens
SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite at Free against Kiosk Pro Basic's $24.99. Kiosk Pro Basic's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and rating (3.2 vs 3.0). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite 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

Kiosk Pro Basic holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Kiosk Pro Basic's written reviews are positive against 50% of SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiosk Pro Basic ships an update monthly, SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kiosk Pro Basic versus SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiosk Pro BasicSureFox Kiosk Browser Lite
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (12 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB15 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperKiosk Group, Inc.42Gears Mobility Systems Private Limited

Customer experience

Kiosk Pro Basic

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

SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kiosk Pro Basic

No in-app purchases

None

SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiosk Pro Basic free?
Kiosk Pro Basic costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite free?
SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kiosk Pro Basic or SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite?
Kiosk Pro Basic is rated higher. Kiosk Pro Basic averages 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Kiosk Pro Basic or SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite have ads?
Neither Kiosk Pro Basic nor SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiosk Pro Basic or SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite?
Kiosk Pro Basic ships an update monthly, and SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite every 5 months. Most recently, Kiosk Pro Basic was updated on September 23, 2026 and SureFox Kiosk Browser Lite on June 3, 2026.

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