Star webPRNT Browser vs Kiosker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Star webPRNT Browser | Kiosker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.5 (64 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 64 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | STAR MICRONICS CO., LTD. | Top North AB |
Customer experience
Star webPRNT Browser
Kiosker
In-app purchases
Star webPRNT Browser
No in-app purchases
Kiosker
- Kiosker monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Kiosker yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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