Comparison

Kiosk Pro Plus 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 Plus

This app transforms an iPad into a dedicated kiosk experience. It functions as a specialized browser to display web pages, documents, or media, with features for visitor engagement and content control. Advanced options include remote management and scheduling for availability.

Highlights
  • Specialized web browser
  • Content display (web, documents, media)
  • Visitor engagement timers
  • Navigation restriction
  • Remote content management
  • Scheduled availability
  • Offline content support
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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 Plus can display web pages, documents or audio & video files. Show content that’s hosted online or stored locally on the device. Kiosk Pro Plus builds on the functionality included in our Basic version, adding a screensaver loop, a schedule for when the kiosk is available for use, and the ability to update locally stored files from a remote server or Dropbox account. 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. • Display a screensaver loop using local images and/or videos. 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. • Autofill username & password for specific URLs. CONTROL THE DISPLAY • Hide status, address, and/or navigation bars to make your content look like a native app. • Allow windows to open in multiple tabs. • 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 or content files by uploading them onto your own servers or by syncing with your Dropbox account. • Set up email alerts for power loss, remote updates, or motion detection. • Have your kiosks check in with regular heartbeats and monitor all your kiosks from a single location through our cloud-based Remote Management Server. MANAGE AVAILABILITY & POWER USE • Create a schedule to control when the kiosk is available for use. • Control the screen brightness from inside the app settings or dim to minimum brightness while idle. USE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS WITH OUR JAVASCRIPT API • Access the iPad’s camera for capturing photos and videos. • Save visitor form data locally on the device and collect signatures. Support is built right into our apps with documentation of every feature and direct access to our extensive Knowledge Base. Kiosk Pro Plus 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 Plus cannot display pop-ups, other apps, or Flash-based content. To prevent visitors from exiting Kiosk Pro Plus, 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 Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: KioskBuddy at Free against Kiosk Pro Plus's $49.99. Kiosk Pro Plus's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Plus costs $49.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Kiosk Pro Plus against 4.7 for KioskBuddy. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 15 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiosk Pro Plus ships an update monthly, KioskBuddy fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kiosk Pro Plus versus KioskBuddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiosk Pro PlusKioskBuddy
Price$49.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better4.7 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1415 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB141 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKiosk Group, Inc.KioskBuddy, LLC

Customer experience

Kiosk Pro Plus

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%

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 Plus

No in-app purchases

None

KioskBuddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiosk Pro Plus free?
Kiosk Pro Plus costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KioskBuddy free?
KioskBuddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kiosk Pro Plus or KioskBuddy?
Kiosk Pro Plus is rated higher. Kiosk Pro Plus averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while KioskBuddy averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Kiosk Pro Plus or KioskBuddy have ads?
Neither Kiosk Pro Plus nor KioskBuddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiosk Pro Plus or KioskBuddy?
Kiosk Pro Plus ships an update monthly, and KioskBuddy fortnightly. Most recently, Kiosk Pro Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and KioskBuddy on October 24, 2026.

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