# iHost vs Split Screen

The clearest difference is ads: iHost at none against Split Screen's shown. iHost also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Split Screen's advantage is ratings volume (482 vs 52). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iHost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Split Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for iHost against 4.4 for Split Screen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Screen has 482 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of iHost's written reviews are positive against 43% of Split Screen's.

iHost ships an update every 5 days, Split Screen every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iHost | Split Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihost-html-live/id1338576676/reviews) | **[4.4 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-split-view/id1528875035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **482** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [INNOVATIVE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331216448) | [Nilu Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488900260) |

## What reviewers say

### iHost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihost-html-live/id1338576676)

Create and share webpages directly from your iOS device. Features a built-in code editor with syntax highlighting for multiple languages and easy file sharing to continue your work on a computer. Ideal for developers on the go.

**Highlights:** Local web server, File sharing, Built-in code editor, Syntax highlighting, Web inspection tools, HTML Live support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iHosts Pro Features | $4.99 | one-time |


### Split Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-split-view/id1528875035)

Browse two websites side-by-side on your iOS device, eliminating the need to constantly switch between apps or tabs. View and perform two online tasks simultaneously for enhanced productivity and comparison.

**Highlights:** Browse two websites simultaneously, Quick access to favorite websites, Compare products side-by-side, Switch between full and dual screen, Search with multiple search engines, Private safe search

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Smooth and responsive interface
- 🆓 Free version available without paywall
- 👍 Best split-screen option compared to competitors
- 🌐 Works well for web browsing and searching
- 📱 Useful for multitasking between websites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Limited to web browsers only, not native apps
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🚫 Cannot access photo library or device apps
- 🎮 No support for gaming or multimedia apps
- ⚙️ Hidden access to daily-used apps

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after 10 seconds post-update
- Videos force fullscreen, breaking split-screen functionality
- Glitchy and unstable performance
- App closes unexpectedly
- Google page crashes the app

**Requested features**

- Support for native iOS apps (Camera, Maps, Messages, Calculator)
- Adjustable screen size ratios between split panes
- Photo library access while using split screen
- YouTube and music playback support
- Default quick-access keys for common apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iHost free?

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

### Is Split Screen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iHost or Split Screen?

Split Screen is rated higher. iHost averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Split Screen averages 4.4 from 482 ratings.

### Do iHost or Split Screen have ads?

Split Screen shows ads; iHost does not.

### Which is updated more often, iHost or Split Screen?

iHost ships an update every 5 days, and Split Screen every 6 months. Most recently, iHost was updated on September 20, 2026 and Split Screen on September 23, 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.*