Secure iOS Kiosk Browser to Lock Down Your iPads & iPhones

Stop Unsecured Browsing & Boost Productivity. Turn any Apple device into a dedicated, secure web kiosk with SureFox.

What is an iPadOS or iOS Kiosk Browser?

An iOS Kiosk Browser is an enterprise lockdown browser that provides secure, controlled access to only specific approved websites and web apps on iPhones and iPads. By installing a kiosk browser for iPad and iPhone devices, you can turn your Apple devices into dedicated web kiosks for business, education, or public use.

To deploy an iOS kiosk browser, admins create an "Allowlist" of approved URLs. This allows you to restrict an iPad to a single website (like a sign-in page, POS system, or survey) or provide access to a few pre-selected sites.

Anything not on the list is inaccessible, completely preventing users from browsing risky sites or downloading malware.

You can turn Apple devices into secure web kiosks with SureFox by 42Gears, the industry-leading kiosk browser iPad and iPhone devices worldwide employed for safe browsing. SureFox combines an accessible price point with powerful, easy-to-use features, making it the perfect fit for any organization.

Why Apple's Guided Access Isn't Enough for Business

While iOS and iPadOS include the "Guided Access" feature, it is not a feasible or scalable solution for business use. It must be manually activated and deactivated on every single device, which is impossible when admins need to lock down tens or hundreds of devices.

SureFox provides a centrally managed, remote, and fully-featured enterprise alternative to Guided Access, giving you complete control over your devices from anywhere.

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The Business-Changing Benefits of an iPad Kiosk Browser

Boost User Productivity with a Focused Browsing Experience

iPhone and iPad users can only access “allow-listed” websites and web apps. This means social media, games, and other distracting sites are now off-limits. Without these distractions, employees and users can improve productivity and get more done.

Prevent Costly Security & Malware Threat

Even though Apple devices are secure, they aren't invincible. A user downloading something malicious or visiting a compromised website can pose a huge threat. With SureFox, you restrict users to your trusted sites, minimizing the chance of security incidents.

Protect Device Settings & Reduce IT Costs

Whether due to malice or simple error, users often change device settings in ways that break functionality. This leads to device downtime and costly troubleshooting. SureFox blocks access to all settings menus, making it impossible for users to tamper with configurations.

Convert Off-the-Shelf iPads into Professional Kiosks

You can provide employees and customers with an upscale, secure kiosk using standard iPads or iPhones. Instead of expensive custom hardware, SureFox turns any device into a valuable web kiosk. Plus, set-up is easy: configure one device and remotely export those settings to your entire fleet.

Improve Customer Trust & User Experience (UX)

Users may distrust public kiosks due to past experiences with broken or vandalized devices. By gaining full control over the browser and offering a reliable, branded interface, you build user trust and ensure their positive experience reflects on your brand.

SureFox: Powerful Features of Our iOS Kiosk Lockdown

Full-Screen, Distraction-Free Mode

Hide toolbars, address bars, and other browser elements to show your website in a professional, full-screen mode.

Password-Protected Admin Settings

Prevent users from tampering with device settings or exiting the kiosk browser. All settings are secured with an admin password.

Remote Configuration & Mass Deployment

Use SureMDM to remotely deploy, configure, and manage SureFox settings on hundreds of iOS devices at once.

Offline Browsing with Local Web Pages

No internet? No problem. SureFox can display local HTML files, ensuring your kiosk is functional even when offline.

Granular Website Allow/Block Listing

Get precise control. Allow access to a single website or multiple pre-approved sites, blocking all others.

Disable Device Sleep/Inactivity Timeout

Prevent the kiosk screen from turning off due to inactivity, ensuring it's always ready for the next user.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General iOS Kiosk Browser Questions

What is the difference between kiosk mode and a kiosk browser?

Kiosk mode (like Apple's Guided Access) typically locks an entire device to a single application.10 A kiosk browser is a specific application that locks the device within a secure browser environment, allowing for controlled access to one or more specific websites or web apps while blocking everything else.

How do I restrict an iPad to a single website for free?

Apple's built-in 'Guided Access' feature can lock an iPad to the Safari app, but it does not easily restrict it to just one website and cannot be managed remotely. It is designed for temporary, single-device use. For a secure, scalable, and remotely manageable business solution, a dedicated kiosk browser like SureFox is required.

Why use a third-party kiosk browser instead of Apple's features?

Third-party browsers like SureFox offer critical features for business that Apple's tools lack:

Remote Management and mass deployment
Central password-protected settings
Custom branding and logos
Inactivity timeouts and screensavers
Granular allow/block lists for multiple URLs

Can I lock down an iPhone to a single web app?

Yes. An iOS kiosk browser is the perfect tool for this. You can "allowlist" the specific URL of your web app, and SureFox will lock the iPhone to that web app only, preventing users from exiting or browsing elsewhere.

What are common use cases for an iPad kiosk browser?

Common uses include public-facing information kiosks, customer feedback terminals, digital signage, retail product catalogs, patient check-in systems, warehouse inventory access, and secure student testing environments.

SureFox Product-Specific Questions

What are the versions of iOS and iPadOS that SureFox supports?

SureFox for iOS supports iOS 9 version and later, and iPadOS 13 version and later.

Is SureFox a secure web browser for ipads and iOS?

Yes, SureFox for iOS kiosk browser is a secure browser application that protects user data privacy by restricting access to only admin-approved websites..

Will SureFox for iOS help me limit end-user access so that they can only visit admin-approved websites?

Yes, admins can use SureFox for iOS to allow/limit necessary websites or web apps. The iOS/iPadOS kiosk browser can either limit users to a single website or allow/deny access to multiple websites or web apps.

Does SureFox for iOS provide password-protected browser settings?

Yes, admins can protect device settings with a password by using SureFox for iOS. This will prevent the users from tampering with device settings.

Does SureFox for iOS allow for custom branding?

Yes, SureFox for iOS offers features that help admins to set custom branding wallpaper in the browser interface.

Can I distribute SureFox settings to multiple devices easily?

Yes, SureFox allows admins to deploy multiple devices at once through the import/export settings feature. You can also use SureMDM to configure multiple devices with SureFox settings quickly and easily from a central web console.

Does SureFox have a Javascript API which can be used to reload my webpage?

Yes, SureFox for iOS offers inbuilt Javascript APIs. You can embed them in your web application to perform a variety of operations.

I have a local web page. Can I whitelist this in SureFox?

Yes, you can whitelist any local web page using SureFox iOS/iPadOS kiosk browser.

Can I set an image to show as a screensaver when the device is inactive?

Yes, you can use the screensaver settings feature in SureFox which will allow you set an image /video/Webpage URL as a screensaver for the device on inactivity.

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