Moki vs UniKiosk

Moki is a cloud-based mobile device management platform for securing, deploying, monitoring, and controlling iOS and Android devices, especially dedicated single-purpose devices. From one central location, organizations can manage kiosks, point-of-sale systems, digital signage, tablets, and employee handhelds. App Lock and Kiosk Mode restrict devices to approved applications. Enrollment options include remote enrollment, Android Zero-touch enrollment, Android Agent pre-registration, Apple's Device Enrollment Program, and bulk BrightSign enrollment. Moki reports device and application health information such as network status, battery levels, location, and memory usage. It supports remote troubleshooting and centralized app installation and updates. Integrations include Apple Business Manager, Apple's Volume Purchase Program, Google Play app management, and existing content management systems. APIs and Android and iOS SDKs support extending the platform and managing custom applications. Pricing is available on request, and a free trial is listed. Moki says it completed SOC II certification in 2024. Account limits include 500 API calls per hour and up to 10 users before extra user fees apply.

UniKiosk turns Android tablets, sticks, and TV boxes into digital signs, with kiosk lockdown and a web admin panel. Boards can draw on RSS feeds, calendar URLs, weather lookups, and web pages shown in a frame. Content, schedules, and the console run on the device, so the software is described as working without internet access. The layout designer uses a proportional grid, supports draft edits and publishing, and retains the last twenty published versions. The maker lists 451 downloadable templates across 44 industries, in landscape, portrait, square, and right-to-left layouts. The free plan is free and includes unlimited screens, all 26 widgets, full kiosk lockdown, the on-device admin console, and the templates. The APK requires Android 9.0 or later and is sideloaded from the maker’s website. The local admin console uses plain HTTP on port 8080; the maker advises changing its default password and not forwarding that port. UniKiosk has no account system, telemetry, or analytics, and keeps app data in device storage.