# Media Converter vs Split screen Player

The clearest difference is rating: Media Converter at 4.7 against Split screen Player's 3.7. Media Converter also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 50). Split screen Player's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Media Converter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Split screen Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Media Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Media Converter has 24K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Media Converter's written reviews are positive against 64% of Split screen Player's.

Media Converter ships an update weekly, Split screen Player fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Media Converter | Split screen Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-converter-video-to-mp3/id1294207675/reviews)** | [3.7 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-player/id1442086310/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **70.5% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [荣 马](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896047625) | [长超 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082670445) |

## What reviewers say

### Media Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/media-converter-video-to-mp3/id1294207675)

This app is a versatile media converter that handles videos, audio, images, GIFs, and PDFs. It allows for format conversion, audio extraction, video compression, ringtone creation, and even basic video editing. It also includes a built-in media player and file management tools.

**Highlights:** Video to MP3 conversion, Audio extraction, Ringtone maker, Video compression, Image and PDF conversion, Video to GIF creation, Built-in media player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Universal video player | $0.99 | one-time |
| Passcode Lock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pro – Lifetime Access | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient conversion
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Versatile file format support
- 🚀 Excellent compression capabilities
- 👍 Convenient Wi-Fi transfer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or conversion issues
- 🔋 Battery drain during conversion
- 🔍 Confusing UI in some areas
- 📢 Aggressive advertising
- 🔑 Unclear purchase/upgrade process

**Reported bugs**

- Conversion fails for larger video files
- Playback issues with certain file formats
- Inability to access camera roll on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add shuffle option for music playback
- Improve trimming/cropping functionality
- Implement status bar for conversion progress
- Support for more advanced audio/video processing


### Split screen Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-player/id1442086310)

Play multiple local videos or pictures simultaneously on one screen. Supports various grid layouts and offers individual video controls like playback speed, volume, and looping. Save recordings and lock the screen to prevent accidental touches.

**Highlights:** Play multiple local videos/pictures, Multiple grid layouts (1-16), Single video playback controls, Video recording and saving, Screen lock functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fluent No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Media Converter free?

Media Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Split screen Player free?

Split screen Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Media Converter or Split screen Player?

Media Converter is rated higher. Media Converter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Split screen Player averages 3.7 from 50 ratings.

### Do Media Converter or Split screen Player have ads?

Both Media Converter and Split screen Player show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Media Converter or Split screen Player?

Media Converter ships an update weekly, and Split screen Player fortnightly. Most recently, Media Converter was updated on September 25, 2026 and Split screen Player on September 4, 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.*