MacKiosk

What MacKiosk is

MacKiosk’s Kiosk app turns a Mac into a full-screen web browser for controlled displays, including unattended marketing screens. Site access can be limited with a whitelist or blacklist, and the app can prevent visitors from switching applications or leaving the kiosk. Presentation Mode hides browser controls and the mouse cursor. Kiosk can reload pages automatically, cycle through tabs, and open configured pages at startup. It can display on the main screen, mirror across displays, or use a selected display. The app can also show local files, though access to them is disabled by default for security. MacKiosk documents how to launch Kiosk at login and restrict access to the desktop; its guidance cautions that macOS login hooks run scripts as root and suggests considering regular login items or a dedicated user. The app is available for macOS through the Mac App Store for $4.99, paid once, with free upgrades for existing customers. There is no free plan. A support center offers FAQs, product information, and a way to ask questions.

Who it suits

MacKiosk suits Mac users setting up controlled, unattended displays, such as marketing screens. Its display options also address setups using more than one screen.

Limits

There is no free plan. Local file access is disabled by default; enabling it is required to display local files.

Getting started

1. Visit the MacKiosk website.
2. Get Kiosk through the Mac App Store for $4.99, paid once.
3. Configure a whitelist or blacklist for the sites visitors can access.
4. Choose the display and configure pages, reloads, or tab cycling.
5. Configure launch at login and desktop restrictions as needed.

Verdict

MacKiosk focuses on turning a Mac into a restricted browser display, with controls for site access, unattended presentation, and multi-display setups. The maker’s guidance notes that login hooks run scripts as root, so deployment choices deserve attention.