Comparison

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser vs Webloader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser

Features
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Turn any iPhone or iPad into a dedicated kiosk display. DotKiosk locks your device to a single webpage in true fullscreen — no status bar, no distractions. Got an old iPhone or iPad sitting in a drawer? Give it a second life as a dedicated display. No need for expensive kiosk hardware — repurpose what you already own. FEATURES • Fullscreen Display Hide the status bar and navigation for a clean, immersive presentation. Perfect for digital signage, point-of-sale displays, or information kiosks. • PIN-Protected Settings Secure your kiosk with a 4-6 digit PIN. Access settings by shaking the device. • Remote Administration Configure your kiosk from any device on the same network. Open the admin dashboard in a browser to change the URL, view device info, or adjust settings — no physical access required. • Universal App Works on both iPhone and iPad. Optimized for all screen sizes and orientations. REPURPOSE YOUR OLD DEVICES That old iPad collecting dust? Turn it into: • A kitchen recipe display • A home dashboard showing weather and calendar • A baby monitor viewer • A security camera feed • A smart home control panel Any device running iOS 13+ works perfectly — even models no longer receiving updates. USE CASES • Retail displays and digital signage • Restaurant menus and ordering systems • Museum and exhibit information • Reception desk check-in kiosks • Trade show and event displays • Waiting room entertainment GETTING STARTED 1. Launch DotKiosk and set your PIN 2. Enter the URL you want to display 3. The webpage loads in fullscreen 4. Access settings anytime by shaking the device 5. For remote config: check your device IP in settings, then visit that IP at port 8742 from another device TIP: Enable iOS Guided Access (Settings > Accessibility > Guided Access) for complete kiosk lockdown. This prevents users from exiting the app or accessing other device features. DotKiosk stores all data locally on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no tracking.

About

Webloader

Features
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Webloader turns any iPad, iPhone, or Mac into a dedicated full-screen kiosk for a single website — perfect for museum terminals, reception info screens, digital signage, or any unattended public display. Features: • Full-screen WebView for any URL, no browser chrome • Password-protected settings, hidden behind a secret two-finger long-press gesture • Lock screen orientation to portrait or landscape • Adjustable brightness and a "keep display awake" option so the screen never sleeps • Scheduled daily reload to keep long-running kiosks reliable • A home button gets visitors back to your site if they navigate away • Designed to work seamlessly with iOS Guided Access, so visitors can't leave the app Webloader Pro unlocks offline operation: download your website as a package and serve it from a built-in local web server — ideal for locations with unreliable or no Wi-Fi. Available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Screenshots

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser4 screens
Webloader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: dotKiosk Full Screen Browser at none against Webloader's 1. dotKiosk Full Screen Browser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Webloader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Webloader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dotKiosk Full Screen Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, Webloader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
dotKiosk Full Screen Browser versus Webloader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdotKiosk Full Screen BrowserWebloader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFree TomorrowSwiss-Development GmbH

In-app purchases

None

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Webloader

One-time1
  • Webloader Pro$4.99

Questions

Is dotKiosk Full Screen Browser free?
dotKiosk Full Screen Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Webloader free?
Webloader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dotKiosk Full Screen Browser or Webloader have ads?
Neither dotKiosk Full Screen Browser nor Webloader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dotKiosk Full Screen Browser or Webloader?
dotKiosk Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, and Webloader every 3 days. Most recently, dotKiosk Full Screen Browser was updated on October 6, 2026 and Webloader on October 13, 2026.

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