Comparison

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser vs Fade Browser

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

Fade Browser

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This is a very simple web browser that works like a normal browser except that the saturation and contrast of the image is reduced over time. The graphical effect is designed to make browsing possible, but not enjoyable, even after the time limit has been reached. The effect is reset each day. Features & lack of features: - Gradually fades out the image over time when in use (Clear if you use it conservatively, dim otherwise) - A single view that is reset after a while of inactivity, no tabs or multitasking (Browse to where you need to go, then stop) - No bookmarks or auto-complete in the search field (Reduce impulse visits to addictive sites) - Preconfigured AI-free search via DuckDuckGo NoAI - Global Privacy Control is enabled by default - Supports iOS 15.4 and up Here are 3 steps to a calmer day: 1. Buy & download this app to your iOS device 2. The first time you start the app, it helps you with assigning itself as the default browser of the device. The default browser can always be changed via "Settings -> Apps -> Default Apps". 3. a) If you're in the European Union or Japan, you may now remove Safari from your phone. You can always reinstall Safari again via the App Store. b) If you live somewhere else, you may set up Screen Time ("Settings -> Screen Time") to block Safari. You can always unblock it later.

Screenshots

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser4 screens
Fade Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: dotKiosk Full Screen Browser at Free against Fade Browser's $0.99. dotKiosk Full Screen Browser also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). Fade Browser's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser is free to download; Fade Browser costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, Fade Browser weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
dotKiosk Full Screen Browser versus Fade Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdotKiosk Full Screen BrowserFade Browser
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB0 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFree TomorrowGustav Olsson AB

In-app purchases

None

dotKiosk Full Screen Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Fade Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dotKiosk Full Screen Browser free?
dotKiosk Full Screen Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fade Browser free?
Fade Browser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do dotKiosk Full Screen Browser or Fade Browser have ads?
Neither dotKiosk Full Screen Browser nor Fade Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dotKiosk Full Screen Browser or Fade Browser?
dotKiosk Full Screen Browser ships an update every 4 months, and Fade Browser weekly. Most recently, dotKiosk Full Screen Browser was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fade Browser on November 10, 2026.

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