Comparison

Kiosk Pro Basic vs Gekko Accounting for iPad

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

Gekko Accounting for iPad

Manage your freelance business finances with this comprehensive accounting tool. Track expenses, log hours, and create professional invoices. Access your data securely from the cloud on your iPad.

Highlights
  • Manage freelance books
  • Track costs and hours
  • Create and send invoices
  • Scan receipts
  • Secure cloud storage
  • Mobile app integration
Features
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Gekko is THE online accounting tool for freelancers. Use the Gekko iPad app to manage all your books for free and get a full overview of all your costs, hours, invoices and taxes. Use the Gekko iPad app to create and send professional invoices. Scan your receipts and keep track of all your hours online. Everything is stored safely in the Gekko cloud via secure connection and is available to you at any time, wherever you are. Also directly connect to the free mobile apps by Gekko that allow you to quickly add receipts and hours while on the road. All directly connected to your personal Gekko account.

Screenshots

Kiosk Pro Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gekko Accounting for iPad at Free against Kiosk Pro Basic's $24.99. Kiosk Pro Basic's advantage is rating (3.2 vs 2.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 30 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

Gekko Accounting for iPad 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 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Kiosk Pro Basic's written reviews are positive against 50% of Gekko Accounting for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiosk Pro Basic ships an update monthly, Gekko Accounting for iPad every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kiosk Pro Basic versus Gekko Accounting for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiosk Pro BasicGekko Accounting for iPad
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (12 ratings) — better2.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKiosk Group, Inc.Gekkolab

Customer experience

Kiosk Pro Basic

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

Gekko Accounting for iPad

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kiosk Pro Basic

No in-app purchases

None

Gekko Accounting for iPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiosk Pro Basic free?
Kiosk Pro Basic costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gekko Accounting for iPad free?
Gekko Accounting for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kiosk Pro Basic or Gekko Accounting for iPad?
Kiosk Pro Basic is rated higher. Kiosk Pro Basic averages 3.2 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Gekko Accounting for iPad averages 2.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Kiosk Pro Basic or Gekko Accounting for iPad have ads?
Neither Kiosk Pro Basic nor Gekko Accounting for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiosk Pro Basic or Gekko Accounting for iPad?
Kiosk Pro Basic ships an update monthly, and Gekko Accounting for iPad every 30 months. Most recently, Kiosk Pro Basic was updated on September 23, 2026 and Gekko Accounting for iPad on September 14, 2026.

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