# TOR Browser vs Split Screen View

The clearest difference is ads: TOR Browser at none against Split Screen View's shown. TOR Browser also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (69K vs 836). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOR Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days and Split Screen View sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TOR Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 69K ratings behind it against 836, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of TOR Browser's written reviews are positive against 19% of Split Screen View's.

TOR Browser ships an update weekly, Split Screen View every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOR Browser | Split Screen View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (69K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-ornet-onion-plus-vpn/id1177964608/reviews)** | [4.4 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-view/id1507299729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **69K** | 836 |
| Positive reviews | **43.4% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 282 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Stronger Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570617572) | [Yana Shestakova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507299728) |

## What reviewers say

### TOR Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-ornet-onion-plus-vpn/id1177964608)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Free · Productivity, #139 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides a secure and private web browsing experience, allowing access to the deep and dark web without leaving a digital footprint. It offers protection for online activities, unlimited session time, and high bandwidth tunneling, all within an ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Secure internet browsing, Online activity protection, Unlimited session time, High bandwidth tunneling, Secure traffic from unsafe networks, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription New | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription New | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscriptions | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast browsing speed
- 🔒 Secure and anonymous browsing
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance
- 🔍 Allows access to suppressed information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Aggressive upselling of premium features
- 🤔 Concerns about accessing illegal content

**Reported bugs**

- Websites fail to load or get stuck loading
- Captcha checks repeatedly fail to load
- App becomes unresponsive or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to clear browsing history
- Option to select VPN server location
- Improved compatibility with older devices


### Split Screen View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-view/id1507299729)

Enhance your mobile productivity by splitting your screen to multitask efficiently. Watch videos while chatting, take notes during lectures, or compare products side-by-side. Enjoy seamless browsing, shopping, and more on a single screen.

**Highlights:** Split screen multitasking, Watch video and chat simultaneously, Take notes while watching lectures, Compare products side-by-side, Read news and search events, Browse, shop, and email on one screen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Split View Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Multi Task Dual Premium | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Full Pack | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Split screen functionality
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Requires payment to use
- 🚫 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🔍 Misleading description
- 🔗 Only allows browsing, not true split-screen apps

**Reported bugs**

- YouTube videos don't play properly
- App crashes occasionally
- Unable to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- Allow split-screen for installed apps
- Offer one-time purchase option
- Improve browser functionality to match Safari
- Add support for higher video resolutions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TOR Browser free?

TOR Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Split Screen View free?

Split Screen View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TOR Browser or Split Screen View?

TOR Browser is rated higher. TOR Browser averages 4.6 out of 5 from 69K ratings, while Split Screen View averages 4.4 from 836 ratings.

### Do TOR Browser or Split Screen View have ads?

Split Screen View shows ads; TOR Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, TOR Browser or Split Screen View?

TOR Browser ships an update weekly, and Split Screen View every 6 weeks. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on September 25, 2026 and Split Screen View on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*