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.
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.
- AI-powered browsing with Aria
- Built-in private VPN
- Native ad blocker
- One-handed browsing design
- Customizable wallpapers
- Lightning-fast search
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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
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Opera Browser with VPN | Split Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (258K ratings) — better | 4.4 (482 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews — better | 43.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 258K — better | 482 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #47 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Opera Norway AS | Nilu Technologies |
Customer experience
Opera Browser with VPN
Split Screen
User reviews
Opera Browser with VPN
From 258K App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Opera Browser with VPN
No in-app purchases
Split Screen
- Premium Version3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Remove Ads$7.99
Questions
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