# TOR Browser vs Split Screen View

The clearest difference is monetization model: Split Screen View at freemium against TOR Browser's subscription. Split Screen View also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). TOR Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (13K vs 836). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TOR Browser sells 4 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for TOR Browser against 4.4 for Split Screen View. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOR Browser has 13K ratings behind it against 836, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of TOR Browser's written reviews are positive against 19% of Split Screen View's.

TOR Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, Split Screen View every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TOR Browser | Split Screen View |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-phantom/id1263248141/reviews)** | [4.4 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-view/id1507299729/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 836 |
| Positive reviews | **31.1% of reviews** | 19.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 144 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Versatile Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571922899) | [Yana Shestakova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507299728) |

## What reviewers say

### TOR Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tor-browser-phantom/id1263248141)

This app provides a secure and private browsing experience, allowing access to the deep and dark web. It encrypts your communications and protects your traffic from tracking, ensuring anonymity with a strict no-logs policy. Enjoy internet freedom and security on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Secure and private browsing, Access deep and dark web, Encrypts communications, Strict no-logs policy, Blocks scripts, Clears cookies and tabs

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Discount | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Excellent privacy and security
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Quick page loads
- 🚀 Surprisingly fast for a Tor browser

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find desired content
- ⏱️ Painfully slow performance
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load any websites or pages
- Spontaneous reversion to previous page views
- Incompatibility with certain websites (e.g., Cloudflare)
- Subscription issues and lack of access to premium features

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for tablets
- Better integration with email and other apps
- Ability to customize download locations
- More user-friendly search and browsing experience


### 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 4.5 out of 5 from 13K 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 every 3 weeks, and Split Screen View every 6 weeks. Most recently, TOR Browser was updated on September 24, 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.*