Comparison

Star webPRNT Browser vs Kiosker

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

Head to head
About

Star webPRNT Browser

This app enables device-agnostic receipt printing from web-based applications to Star printers via Bluetooth. It integrates a JavaScript library to facilitate HTTP requests for printing receipts or data.

Highlights
  • Device-agnostic receipt printing
  • Supports web-based applications
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • HTTP request integration
  • Works with Star printers
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**IMPORTANT** Using Star webPRNT Browser Ver. 3.6.0 or later, it is necessary to replace the webPRNT-related JavaScript in web contents with the bundled with StarWebPRNT_WebContents Ver. 1.6 or later. Please make sure that the web contents you are using supports JavaScript replacement before updating Star webPRNT Browser. To support customers using web-based point of sale applications, Star Micronics delivers Star webPRNT Browser, an innovative technology enabling device-agnostic receipt printing technology that supports HTTP requests used in web-based applications. It allows you to print receipts or data on a Star printer by Bluetooth through Star webPRNT Browser from the web application that took in the JavaScript library which Star provided. The detail of Star webPRNT is on Star webPRNT User’s Manual site. https://www.star-m.jp/products/s_print/sdk/webprnt/manual/en/index.htm Supported Star Micronics Desktop Receipt Printers: - mPOP : Bluetooth / USB - mC-Print2 : Bluetooth / USB - mC-Print3 : Bluetooth / USB - mC-Label3 : Bluetooth - mC-Label2 : Bluetooth / USB - TSP100IV-UEWB : Bluetooth - TSP650II : Bluetooth - TSP700II : Bluetooth - TSP800II : Bluetooth - FVP10 : Bluetooth Supported Star Micronics Portable Printers: - SM-S220i: Bluetooth - SM-S230i: Bluetooth - SM-T300i: Bluetooth - SM-T400i: Bluetooth - SM-L200 : Bluetooth Low Energy - SM-L300 : Bluetooth Low Energy

About

Kiosker

This app transforms your device into a full-screen kiosk, displaying websites, local files, and media. It offers advanced configuration options, including domain restrictions, custom JavaScript injection, and idle timeouts. Ideal for creating dedicated display or interactive stations.

Highlights
  • Fullscreen web browsing
  • Local file display (HTML, PDF, images, video)
  • Domain restriction
  • Custom JavaScript/CSS injection
  • Screensaver with motion detection
  • Idle timeout and auto-reload
  • Form autofill
Features
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Kiosker is a configurable browser offering full-screen mode, advanced configuration, a local web server, efficient navigation, a screensaver with motion detection, and single app mode. Based on Safari's Webkit, Kiosker has the functionality of a modern browser built into the app. Kiosker is the easiest tool for creating a full-screen kiosk with your iPad® or iPhone® and can display websites, local HTML files, PDF files, images, videos, and documents. ▶ This is the subscription version of Kiosker with a free 7-day trial. We also carry a pay-upfront version. ◀ FEATURES ◼ Set a URL as the kiosk's starting point. This could be a place on the internet or a local resource. ◼ Define bookmarks for easy navigation. ◼ Limit the accessible domains. ◼ Hide or show the navigation and status bar. ◼ Navigate and control Kiosker with the movable on-screen menu. ◼ Restrict users from interacting with the website, including scrolling, zooming, selecting, etc. ◼ Set a time limit for automatic reload, browsing time, and return to home when idle. ◼ Show a screensaver when the kiosk is unused, dark mode is enabled, or the ambient light is low. ◼ Set up the screensaver as a clock, slideshow, blank screen, or displaying a website. ◼ Exit the screensaver with motion detection or a tap on the screen. ◼ Inject custom JavaScript or CSS into websites. ◼ Autofill forms with predefined content. ◼ Interact with Kiosker using JavaScript. ◼ Share your configuration with other devices. ◼ Manage configuration via MDM (Pro version only). ◼ Lock the device to Kiosker using guided access, single app mode (Pro version only), or autonomous single app mode (Pro version only). MORE INFORMATION Visit our website for more information, a complete feature list, and support. Email us if you have a feature request or if you have found a bug. EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Star webPRNT Browser4 screens
Kiosker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kiosker at 4.5 against Star webPRNT Browser's 3.7. Kiosker also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and ratings volume (64 vs 3). Star webPRNT Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kiosker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Star webPRNT Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kiosker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiosker has 64 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Star webPRNT Browser's written reviews are positive against 20% of Kiosker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star webPRNT Browser ships an update every 5 months, Kiosker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Star webPRNT Browser versus Kiosker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar webPRNT BrowserKiosker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.5 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings364 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB55 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperSTAR MICRONICS CO., LTD.Top North AB

Customer experience

Star webPRNT Browser

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Kiosker

All ratings64 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative73.3%

In-app purchases

None

Star webPRNT Browser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kiosker

Subscriptions2
  • Kiosker monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Kiosker yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Star webPRNT Browser free?
Star webPRNT Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kiosker free?
Kiosker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Star webPRNT Browser or Kiosker?
Kiosker is rated higher. Star webPRNT Browser averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Kiosker averages 4.5 from 64 ratings.
Do Star webPRNT Browser or Kiosker have ads?
Neither Star webPRNT Browser nor Kiosker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star webPRNT Browser or Kiosker?
Star webPRNT Browser ships an update every 5 months, and Kiosker every 2 months. Most recently, Star webPRNT Browser was updated on June 8, 2026 and Kiosker on September 11, 2026.

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