Comparison

Opera Browser with VPN vs Split Screen

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

Head to head
About

Opera Browser with VPN

This AI-powered web browser offers lightning-fast speeds, enhanced privacy with a built-in VPN, and an ad-free experience. Customize your interface and enjoy seamless one-handed browsing with intuitive gestures and a smart AI assistant.

Highlights
  • AI-powered browsing with Aria
  • Built-in private VPN
  • Native ad blocker
  • One-handed browsing design
  • Customizable wallpapers
  • Lightning-fast search
Features
Currently charting
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Fast, safe and private, Opera is a beautifully-designed web browser with a Red Dot Award-winning interface. Loved by millions worldwide, Opera is built for people on the go, delivering lightning-fast browsing with powerful privacy tools. The All-New Opera One for iOS Experience a browser that moves with you, with a sleek bottom search bar for effortless thumb-driven browsing. Enjoy a more immersive full-screen experience and fluid navigation with intuitive, smooth-swipe gestures. Ad-Free Browsing with an Enhanced Native Ad Blocker Say goodbye to distractions and hello to faster page loading. Opera’s built-in Ad Blocker removes intrusive ads and pop-ups automatically, helping pages load faster and making browsing smoother and cleaner. Built-in VPN Enjoy enhanced privacy. Opera’s built-in VPN encrypts your browsing traffic and masks your location with a strict no-logs policy. No subscriptions, logins, or extra extensions required. Just turn it on with a single tap to shield your personal data on any network. Sync Stop leaving your tabs behind. Whether you’re stepping out for coffee or switching to the couch, Opera makes life easy. Sync your mobile and desktop browsers to access your open tabs, bookmarks, and speed dials instantly. Pick up exactly where you left off, no searching, no re-typing, just seamless browsing. Meet Opera AI Discover a smarter way to explore the web with Opera AI, seamlessly integrated into your browsing experience. You can now search with AI directly from the address bar, making it easier than ever to ask questions, explore topics, and find information instantly while browsing. Your Browser, Your Design Customize your browser with beautiful wallpapers or upload your own images to match your style. Whether you prefer minimal, colorful, or personal designs, Opera lets you shape your browsing environment exactly the way you like it. Designed for One-Hand Browsing Choose between sleek Bottom Navigation or the Fast Action Button (FAB) for total control of your browsing experience. Swipe gestures make it easy to switch tabs, reload pages, share links, or return to recent tabs. All with one hand. ABOUT OPERA Founded in 1995 in Norway on the idea that everyone should have fast access to the web, we have spent the last 30+ years helping millions browse in a safe, private, and innovative way. We care about the internet, about open standards, and about people. By downloading this application, you are agreeing to the End User Licence Agreement at https://www.opera.com/eula/mobile. Also, you can learn how Opera handles and protects your data in our Privacy Statement at https://www.opera.com/privacy

About

Split Screen

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
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Split Screen is the simple app that allows you to browse two websites simultaneously (side by side) on any iOS device. Stop Constantly Switching between apps or browser tabs for all your online tasks. Start viewing & doing 2 things at once on your iOS device with this stunning app. Features: ◆ Quick access to your favorite Websites ◆ Compare products from different markets on one screen without endless switching between tabs and trying to remember necessary characteristics ◆ Quick switch between full screen and dual screen ◆ Search with multiple search engines ◆ Search from Audio to Text ◆ Search by image ◆ Profile management ◆ Private safe search

Screenshots

Opera Browser with VPN4 screens
Split Screen3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Opera Browser with VPN at none against Split Screen's 2. Opera Browser with VPN also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (258K vs 482). On price, ads, monetization model 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 Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Opera Browser with VPN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Opera Browser with VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opera Browser with VPN has 258K ratings behind it against 482, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Opera Browser with VPN's written reviews are positive against 43% of Split Screen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, Split Screen every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Opera Browser with VPN versus Split Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpera Browser with VPNSplit Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (258K ratings) — better4.4 (482 ratings)
Positive reviews58.5% of reviews — better43.2% of reviews
Number of ratings258K — better482
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperOpera Norway ASNilu Technologies

Customer experience

Opera Browser with VPN

All ratings258,283 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews4,186 reviews
Positive58.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative31.2%

Split Screen

All ratings482 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative54.1%

User reviews

Opera Browser with VPN

From 258K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 🔒 Blocks ads and crypto mining
  • 👍 Customizable UI
  • 💡 AI integration
  • 🔋 Battery efficient

Room to improve

  • 🐛 News pages keep popping up
  • 🐛 Glitches with search bar and tab management
  • 👎 Lack of reader mode and extensions
  • 🔒 Security concerns due to Chinese ownership
  • 💤 Forced new tabs on startup

Split Screen

From 482 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ 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

Room to improve

  • 📺 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

Bugs and requests

Opera Browser with VPN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Incompatibility with certain websites
  • Download and file saving limitations
  • Inconsistent ad blocking performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Bookmark management
  • Password sync across devices
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Webpage zoom
  • Customizable dark mode

Split Screen

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Empty orange space at bottom of interface

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Tutorial or documentation for users
  • Reduced or removable advertisements
  • Multi-language support (Spanish, Chinese, etc.)
  • Support for email and messaging apps
  • Gaming app compatibility

In-app purchases

None

Opera Browser with VPN

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Split Screen

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99

Questions

Is Opera Browser with VPN free?
Opera Browser with VPN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Split Screen free?
Split Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Opera Browser with VPN or Split Screen?
Opera Browser with VPN is rated higher. Opera Browser with VPN averages 4.7 out of 5 from 258K ratings, while Split Screen averages 4.4 from 482 ratings.
Do Opera Browser with VPN or Split Screen have ads?
Both Opera Browser with VPN and Split Screen show ads.
Which is updated more often, Opera Browser with VPN or Split Screen?
Opera Browser with VPN ships an update fortnightly, and Split Screen every 6 months. Most recently, Opera Browser with VPN was updated on September 24, 2026 and Split Screen on September 23, 2026.

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