Kiosk Launcher vs Wisp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kiosk Launcher
This app provides a full-screen web browser experience without typical interface elements like address bars or tabs. It's ideal for locking a device to a single URL, perfect for presentations, menus, or educational content where navigation is restricted.
- Full-screen web view
- Single URL launch
- Remembers last URL
- No address bar or tabs
- Guided Access compatible
- Restricts navigation
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This is a kiosk-style browser application that launches a single URL in a full-screen web view and can remember your URL for easy access. The launched browser window doesn't have an address bar or other browser elements such as tabs or a status bar. The app is designed for Guided Access (a.k.a. Kiosk mode) usage on iOS and iPadOS devices. Guided Access can be used for restaurant menus, conference presentations, or educational sites for children, where the user of the device is not allowed to close the application or navigate away from the presentation content.
Wisp
This app offers a completely frameless web browsing experience, removing all UI elements for maximum immersion. It's ideal for cloud gaming, kiosks, and digital signage, providing a clean, edge-to-edge display.
- Frameless browsing experience
- Optimized for cloud gaming
- iOS Game Mode integration
- Customizable gesture navigation
- Always-On mode for kiosks
- Privacy-focused design
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Wisp removes the browser "chrome" elements like address bars, toolbars, and status indicators to give you a truly frameless, immersive web experience. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated handheld console or a kiosk. While standard browsers force UI elements onto the screen, Wisp gets out of your way. It is the essential utility for cloud gamers, digital signage, and minimalists. BUILT FOR CLOUD GAMING Finally, play services like Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now, and Luna without the clutter. --- Zero UI, 100% Immersion: Reclaim your screen real estate. No white bars or buttons blocking your view—just the game. --- iOS Game Mode Support: Wisp integrates with iOS Game Mode to prioritize performance and reduce background activity for the lowest possible latency. --- Desktop-Class Quality: Automatically requests high-resolution desktop streams (1080p+) instead of limited mobile versions. --- Controller Ready: Full support for Bluetooth controllers (Xbox, PS5, Backbone, etc.) with no input interference. CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS Because there are no visible buttons, Wisp uses intuitive gestures that you can customize in Settings: --- Smart Gestures: Swipe to go back, long-press to access the menu, or create custom zones. --- No Accidental Exits: "Locked" browsing ensures you never accidentally swipe out of a game during an intense moment. PERFECT FOR KIOSKS & DASHBOARDS Need to display a Home Assistant dashboard, a live metric counter, or a digital menu? --- Always-On Mode: Prevents screen dimming while active. --- Clean Presentation: Display content edge-to-edge for a professional look. KEY FEATURES • Frameless Engine: Removes top and bottom system bars. • Game Mode Integration: Prioritizes frame rates and responsiveness. • Gesture Navigation: fully configurable swipes and zones. • Privacy Focused: A lightweight browser that doesn't track your data. Stop playing in a tab. Start playing in Wisp.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kiosk Launcher at none against Wisp's 2. Wisp's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Wisp sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Kiosk Launcher asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Kiosk Launcher against 5.0 for Wisp. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wisp has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Kiosk Launcher | Wisp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Primal Skill | Tony Sundharam |
Customer experience
Kiosk Launcher
Wisp
In-app purchases
Kiosk Launcher
No in-app purchases
Wisp
- Super Res Streams$1.99
- Advanced Gesture Zones$3.99
Questions
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