Comparison

KioskFrame vs Baobab Browser

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

Head to head
About

KioskFrame

Features
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Turn any screen into a locked-down kiosk display in minutes. KioskFrame shows your content fullscreen — websites, images, PDFs, or photo galleries — with no browser chrome, no distractions, and no way for visitors to wander off. DISPLAY ANY CONTENT • Load any website in a fullscreen browser with no address bar or navigation UI. • Show a single image in Fit or Fill mode with optional date/location overlay. • Display a PDF document — Pro unlocks multi-page slideshow with transitions. • Run a photo gallery slideshow from any Photos album with Pro. OPERATOR CONTROLS • Hidden gear button in a configurable corner — your audience never sees operator UI. • Set a URL hostname whitelist to restrict web navigation. • Clear cache and cookies, or reset all settings with one tap. • In-app language picker — switch between English, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese instantly. KEEP IT RUNNING • Idle screensaver with three clock styles: Modern, Retro, or All Black. • Active hours mode sleeps the kiosk outside business hours to save battery. • Optional camera-based wake detection outside active hours. • Auto-reload after idle to recover from connection issues. • Keep screen awake prevents iOS from dimming. PRO FEATURES • Gallery slideshow with configurable speed and transitions (Crossfade, Slide). • PDF multi-page slideshow with Natural Scrolling, Fade, or Flip transitions. • Bookmarks for quick URL switching. • Page zoom (50%–200%) with centering. • Allow or lock scrolling per kiosk. • Read-only mode blocks all visitor interaction. • Remove the "Powered by KioskFrame" badge. • Passcode protection for settings access. PRICING • Free tier includes the full kiosk browser with web, image, and single-page PDF display. • Pro: $4.99/month or $49.99/year (14-day free trial), or $99.99 lifetime. PRIVACY • No third-party ad tracking. • Settings stored locally on device. • Anonymous product analytics sent to the EU region only. • Camera and Photos access used only when you enable those features. • Privacy Policy: https://kioskframe.com/privacy • Terms of Use (EULA): https://kioskframe.com/terms • Apple Standard License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Perfect for restaurants, retail displays, museums, hotel lobbies, trade shows, classrooms, and any public-facing screen.

About

Baobab Browser

Features
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Baobab Browser est le navigateur COWRYTEK pensé pour l’écosystème Afro.Email et une navigation web simple au quotidien. • Accueil Afro.Email en un geste • Barre d’adresse et recherche • Onglets et favoris locaux • Navigation arrière / avant / rechargement • Interface claire, adaptée iPhone et iPad Le moteur d’affichage web sur iOS est WKWebView (exigence Apple), comme les autres navigateurs de l’App Store. Édité par COWRYTEK. Mises à jour : https://updates.cowrytek.com/ Confidentialité : https://updates.cowrytek.com/privacy-baobab.html

Screenshots

KioskFrame4 screens
Baobab Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Baobab Browser at every 3 days against KioskFrame's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KioskFrame ships an update every 2 months, Baobab Browser every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
KioskFrame versus Baobab Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKioskFrameBaobab Browser
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMarius EnsrudAchille Dipita Toube

In-app purchases

None

KioskFrame

No in-app purchases

None

Baobab Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KioskFrame free?
KioskFrame is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Baobab Browser free?
Baobab Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KioskFrame or Baobab Browser have ads?
Neither KioskFrame nor Baobab Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KioskFrame or Baobab Browser?
KioskFrame ships an update every 2 months, and Baobab Browser every 3 days. Most recently, KioskFrame was updated on October 31, 2026 and Baobab Browser on October 31, 2026.

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