Hexnode Kiosk Browser vs KioskFrame

Hexnode Kiosk Browser lets organizations limit browsing to approved websites and web apps on devices locked in kiosk mode. Administrators can allowlist or blacklist URLs, and sites outside a configured allowlist are blocked. Web apps and URL rules can be configured remotely through Hexnode UEM. On Android, the browser offers single-tab and multi-tab modes; single-tab mode hides the address bar and prevents switching between tabs. Administrators can configure full-screen display, toolbar and appearance, scheduled web app refresh, JavaScript, media, browsing history, location services, and forms, or disable hardware and software keys. Hexnode also provides a native kiosk browser for supervised iPhones and iPads, plus website kiosk support for specified Windows editions. Android Kiosk Browser APKs support Android 8 and above, while the documented tab features support Android 5.0 and above; Android TV OS is unsupported. Plans start at $2.20 a month, billed starting with 15 devices, and a 14-day trial is available.

KioskFrame turns an iPhone or iPad into a fullscreen kiosk for websites, images, PDFs, and photo galleries. It hides browser controls and the status bar, while a configurable gear button gives operators access to settings. An idle screensaver can display a clock, and the screen can reload after inactivity or connection problems. Content includes live websites, local or Photos images, PDFs, and photo slideshows; the free PDF viewer displays only the first page. Free and Pro both include JavaScript allow-or-deny controls and a navigation hostname whitelist. Pro adds settings passcode protection, photo galleries, multi-page PDF slideshows, bookmarks, scheduled reloads, read-only mode, branding removal, and zoom control. The standalone iOS App Store app requires no MDM enrollment, Apple Configurator, or enterprise certificates. Devices are installed and configured separately, with no fleet management. The maker recommends iOS Guided Access to prevent visitors leaving the app. The operator interface supports English, Spanish, German, French, and Japanese. Plans are Free, $4.99 per month, $49.99 per year, or $99.99 once; paid plans include a 14-day trial.