Comparison

Divoom vs split

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Divoom

Create, share, and discover pixel art animations with a global community. This app offers professional drawing tools, animation features, and a point redemption program for free products. Participate in contests and convert images or GIFs into pixel art.

Highlights
  • Pixel art editor with layers
  • Animation creation tools
  • Online pixel art gallery
  • Community interaction and sharing
  • Import/export designs
  • Color by Number games
  • Point redemption program
Features
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This is a pixel art editor APP with an integrated online pixel art gallery and community.Create and share your pixel art animations, and interact with other pixel art fans around the world. [Pixel Art community] *Over 700 thousands pixel art designs and 1 million users community. Communicate and interact with fellow community members. *More than 12 categories, and hashtag your design with selected topic *Professional moderator team for the community, recommend animation by AI. [Point redemption program] *Recommend animation will receive additional points, which can be redeem into free products. [Pixel Art Drawing Contest] *Monthly drawing contest, submit contest themed design for a chance to win free prizes [Import & Export] *Import and convert picture/GIF/animation into design, and export your designs to share them on the social media platform [Pixel Art Editor] *Professional drawing & animations tools, including: multiple layers, color canvas, text editors etc... *Support animation creation, duplicate, merge, bgm recording function. *Painting canvas with full RGB coloring support *Support area selection, duplicate, move. Support layers duplicate, move, combine, hidden function. [Gif & Video] *Convert GIF and video into pixel art animations* [Color by Number] *Free Color by Number games. [Message] *Like, comments, follows notification. Support in-app instant messaging. aseprite,pixel art,pixel painter,pixel art maker,pixilart,pixel studio,pixel pencil,8 bit,8bit

About

split

Transform your devices into a retro message board with authentic flip animations and sound. Display custom messages, live feeds like weather and stocks, and schedule content. Offers a premium upgrade for advanced formatting and scheduling.

Highlights
  • Authentic split-flap flip animation
  • Customizable messages with line breaks
  • Live weather and stock feeds
  • Multiple display themes
  • Message scheduling
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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Transform any iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV into a stunning split-flap display board with authentic flip animations and sound effects. Perfect for digital signage, information displays, or adding retro charm to any space. Key Features:  • Authentic split-flap flip animation with synchronized sound  • Multiple display themes: Classic Split-Flap, LED Board, Retro Diner  • Unlimited custom messages with line breaks  • Live feeds: Weather, Stock prices, Clock  • Customizable rotation timing for each message  • Cross-platform: iPhone, iPad, Apple TV  • No subscriptions, no ads, no tracking Premium Features (Optional One-Time Purchase):  • Message Formatting: Add colors, emojis, custom text alignment  • Message Scheduling: Display messages at specific times and dates  • Additional Themes: More visual styles and backgrounds  • Fullscreen Mode: Immersive displays without navigation bars Perfect For:  • Office welcome boards and lobby displays  • Café menus and retail signage  • Event announcements and conference rooms  • Classroom information boards  • Home displays and personal projects  • Trade shows and promotional displays Why Choose Split Flap Display:  Authentic retro aesthetic with modern functionality Easy setup - no accounts or cloud services required Professional quality suitable for business use Regular updates with new features and themes One-time premium purchase, no recurring fees Privacy-focused: all data stays on your device Create rotating announcements, display live information, or simply enjoy the nostalgic charm of classic split-flap boards. Download free and upgrade to premium anytime for advanced features. Minimum Requirements: iOS 18+, iPadOS 18+, tvOS 15+

Screenshots

Divoom4 screens
split4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: split at 100% against Divoom's 44%. split also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Divoom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. split sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Divoom asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

split holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Divoom has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Divoom's written reviews are positive against 100% of split's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Divoom ships an update every 2 weeks, split every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Divoom versus split: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDivoomsplit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDivoom Lab (Hong Kong) International Co.,LimitedGregory Dolder

Customer experience

Divoom

All ratings11,632 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews866 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral12.4%
Negative43.4%

split

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Divoom

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Login/registration issues
  • Crashes/freezes
  • Disconnection problems
  • Alarm/clock malfunctions
  • Inaccurate weather data
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  • Inability to save artwork

Requested features

7 requests
  • Folders for favorite art
  • Randomize art in custom channels
  • Customize clock format/color
  • Add pomodoro timer
  • More weather/data integrations
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  • Ability to input hex color codes
  • Offline mode

split

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Divoom

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

split

One-time1
  • Premium Features2 variants$0.99

Questions

Is Divoom free?
Divoom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is split free?
split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Divoom or split?
split is rated higher. Divoom averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while split averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Divoom or split have ads?
Neither Divoom nor split shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Divoom or split?
Divoom ships an update every 2 weeks, and split every 3 weeks. Most recently, Divoom was updated on October 14, 2026 and split on September 27, 2026.

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