KioskFrame vs SiteKiosk

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.

SiteKiosk provides software for securing and managing kiosks and public terminals, as well as building digital signage and interactive applications. Its CMS handles PDFs, videos, images and text, with passive or touch-based applications and scheduled displays. Security capabilities include a hardened Chromium browser, session data clearing, emergency mode and controls over apps, programs and websites. SiteKiosk Online adds real-time device monitoring, remote access through built-in Ultra VNC, analytics and reporting. Integrations include Microsoft Entra ID sign-in, LDAP, Active Directory, third-party web app SSO and interfaces for external sensors and devices. Supported peripherals include accessibility input devices and payment devices via ccTalk. The software supports Windows and Android with hybrid deployment; Online also has an on-premise option. Online Cloud has a 30-day free trial, while Classic for Windows can be tried for 30 days with limited functionality. Classic licenses are available until December 31, 2029, and discontinuation is scheduled for December 31, 2030, with security updates stated to continue until then. Online Cloud costs $239 a year per device; Classic costs $240 a year per device.