Full kiosk mode
Complete lockdown through the Android Device Owner API. Navigation bar, home button, recent apps: everything is disabled.
Open source · by Valentin · v1.2.19
FreeKiosk
A free, open source kiosk mode app for Android tablets. A full alternative to Fully Kiosk Browser.
- GitHub stars
- 550+
- Downloads
- 30,000+
- License
- MIT
Why FreeKiosk?
100% free
No hidden fees, no subscription.
Open source
MIT license, fully auditable code.
No tracking
No data collection. Your privacy is respected.
Home Assistant
Native integration with 40+ API endpoints.
Key features
External app mode
Lock any Android app instead of a WebView. Perfect for business apps or kiosk games.
REST API with 40+ endpoints
Sensors (battery, brightness, Wi-Fi), controls (screen, volume, navigation), screenshots, audio, remote control.
ADB setup
Headless provisioning from the command line. Roll out to many devices at once.
HTTPS & security
Self-signed certificate support, PIN protection (numeric or advanced), API key encrypted in the Android Keystore.
Scheduling
URL rotation, time-based scheduler, auto-return after inactivity, scheduled screen sleep.
Use cases
- Smart home — Home Assistant
- Hospitality — Info kiosks
- Restaurants — Digital menus
- Retail — Point of sale
- Museums — Exhibits
- Digital signage
- Events — Check-in
- Healthcare — Reception kiosks
FreeKiosk vs Fully Kiosk
| Criterion | FreeKiosk | Fully Kiosk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | €7.90/device |
| Open source | ✓ MIT | ✗ Proprietary |
| Device Owner | ✓ | ✓ |
| REST API | ✓ 40+ endpoints | ✓ |
| Home Assistant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sensors | ✓ Battery, brightness, proximity | ✓ |
| Screenshots | ✓ | ✓ |
| Camera photo | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-signed HTTPS | ✓ | ⚠ |
| Cloud MDM | Roadmap | ✓ |
Tech stack
React Native
0.75+ with TypeScript for the user interface
Kotlin
Native modules for the Device Owner API
Android SDK 26+
Runs on Android 8.0 and later
WebView
Custom SSL handling and HTTPS support
Ready to try FreeKiosk?
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