# Multitasking Split Screen vs PiP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PiP at 63% against Multitasking Split Screen's 20%. PiP also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Multitasking Split Screen sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PiP sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PiP holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 197 and 326 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Multitasking Split Screen's written reviews are positive against 63% of PiP's.

Multitasking Split Screen ships an update every 5 weeks, PiP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Multitasking Split Screen | PiP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitasking-split-screen/id1424924605/reviews) | **[4.5 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-picture-in-picture/id1635796246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 197 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ToolStyle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1402526967) | [Supagarn Pattananuchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488328374) |

## What reviewers say

### Multitasking Split Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitasking-split-screen/id1424924605)

Browse the web, watch videos, and work simultaneously with a dual-window split screen. Stop switching between tabs and apps to boost your productivity and handle multiple tasks efficiently.

**Highlights:** Split screen multitasking, Customizable window sizes, Offline file viewing (PDF, DOC, TXT), AI website translation, Screen recording and webcam streaming, Fast website navigation

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscruption | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Split Screen: Multi Window | $9.99 | per month |
| Multitasking - 3 months | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Split Screen: Multi Window | $19.99 | per month |
| Split Screen: Multi Window | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| One Month | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Year | $11.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $15.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $29.99 | one-time |
| Six Month | $29.99 | one-time |


### PiP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-picture-in-picture/id1635796246)

Play videos and music in a floating window while using other apps. This utility allows for background playback from YouTube and Safari, and supports various media types including images, PDFs, and text.

**Highlights:** Background playback for videos and music, Picture-in-Picture for Safari, Multi-media PiP (photos, camera, files), PDF and text in PiP mode, Built-in PiP browser

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Upgrade (Lifetime) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works pretty well
- ✨ Fantastic & easy design
- 🚫 No ads or frills
- 🚀 Does what it's supposed to
- 💡 iOS native features great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for PiP
- 🤔 Instructions would be helpful
- 🥶 Freezes safari
- ❌ Does not work on Netflix app
- 🚫 Utterly useless

**Reported bugs**

- Page freezes when activating PiP for YouTube
- PiP does not work at all
- Won't allow PiP option
- Doesn't work in iOS16 / iPhone14pro
- Can’t get it to work on YouTube app

**Requested features**

- Playback speed setting persistence
- Audio-only feature for podcasts
- Ability to change PiP window size


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Multitasking Split Screen free?

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

### Is PiP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Multitasking Split Screen or PiP?

PiP is rated higher. Multitasking Split Screen averages 3.0 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while PiP averages 4.5 from 326 ratings.

### Do Multitasking Split Screen or PiP have ads?

Multitasking Split Screen shows ads; PiP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Multitasking Split Screen or PiP?

Multitasking Split Screen ships an update every 5 weeks, and PiP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Multitasking Split Screen was updated on October 9, 2026 and PiP on October 14, 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.*