Motion-UI vs Webview Kiosk
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Motion-UI
The Android app for Motion-UI, a web interface to manage your own NVR with motion (an open-source motion detection software) and visualize cameras live stream. Features: - Visualize cameras stream (sound supported). - Record motion detection (sound supported). - Motion detection autostart based on time period. - Motion detection autostart based on device presence on the local network. If none of the known devices are connected to the local network then motion detection will be automatically started as nobody is at home. - Email alerts on motion detection. - Visualize recorded images and videos and download them. - Create timelapses.
Webview Kiosk
Webview Kiosk is a free and open-source Android application for secure, kiosk-style web browsing. It can function as digital signage, a kid-friendly restricted browser, an immersive web reader, an interactive sign-up form, a home assistant dashboard, or simply a wall clock. Designed for small businesses and device owners who are looking for a simple and standalone Kiosk solution. Key Features Core / Standalone - Lock Task Mode (Pin): prevent access to your device's home screen, apps and status bar - Secure Settings: configurations are protected by biometrics, device credentials or custom password - URL Filtering: use regular expressions to control web access through a URL blacklist and whitelist - Export/Import: backup and restore user settings in Base64 or JSON format - Local files: display an image, audio, video, or HTML file in kiosk mode from your device - Default Launcher: use as the home app and launch other apps in lock task mode (kiosk) Remote Management / Enterprise 1. MQTT (Message Queuing Telemetry Transport) - Monitor events, update settings, execute commands and build custom automations using the API - Requires an MQTT broker (e.g. Mosquitto, EMQX, HiveMQ, or their HomeAssistant integrations) 2. UnifiedPush - Send commands and update settings via a decentralised push notification system - Requires a distributor application (e.g. sunup, ntfy, gCompat-UP) 3. Managed Configurations (App Restrictions) - For fully-managed (company-owned) devices, settings can be remotely configured via an MDM/EMM provider - Advanced users using a device policy controller (e.g. Test DPC or OwnDroid) can also enforce configurations locally For more details, visit https://webviewkiosk.nktnet.uk Permissions - INTERNET: for general web browsing - CAMERA: (optional) for use with web apps that requires photo/video capture - RECORD_AUDIO: (optional) for use with web apps that requires audio capture - MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: for routing audio (microphone will not work without this) - ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: (optional) for web apps that needs precise geolocation - ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: (optional) for web apps that needs approximate geolocation - QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES: to find launchable apps, device owners and lock task packages - POST_NOTIFICATIONS: (optional) for lock task mode (kiosk) launches and MQTT - FOREGROUND_SERVICE: for persistent notification and management with lock task and MQTT - FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE: provides a return mechanism for opening apps in kiosk - USE_BIOMETRIC: replaces USE_FINGERPRINT from Android 9 onwards - USE_FINGERPRINT: use fingerprint hardware when accessing settings or unlocking kiosk - WAKE_LOCK: to optionally wake the screen when receiving MQTT commands - WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: for downloading files in Android 9.0 (SDK 28) and below - API (Dhizuku): to request shared device owner privileges Contact Questions/Feature Requests - https://github.com/nktnet1/webview-kiosk/discussions Bugs/Issues - https://github.com/nktnet1/webview-kiosk/issues Other - support@webviewkiosk.nktnet.uk Alternatives - Fully Kiosk Browser Lockdown (feature-rich, but not a free kiosk solution) - Web Kiosk (FOSS, developed by Screenlite) - FreeKiosk (FOSS, developed by Rushb-fr)
| Feature | Motion-UI | Webview Kiosk |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-only | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHubIzzyOnDroid |
| Categories | Password ManagerBrowser | Password ManagerBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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