# MyPatterns vs Split Screen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Split Screen at 82% against MyPatterns's 0%. Split Screen also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 3). MyPatterns's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MyPatterns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Split Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Screen has 4.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MyPatterns's written reviews are positive against 82% of Split Screen's.

MyPatterns ships an update every 4 months, Split Screen every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyPatterns | Split Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatterns/id1437959711/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-dual-window/id1525132136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 128 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Raygain International Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1325458851) | [苑栏 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525059269) |

## What reviewers say

### MyPatterns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypatterns/id1437959711)

Access a vast library of embroidery patterns across diverse categories. Customize designs with intuitive mobile tools and monitor your machine's progress remotely via Wi-Fi. Import and edit existing files with a range of creative functionalities.

**Highlights:** Extensive pattern library, Mobile pattern customization, Wi-Fi machine monitoring, Import and edit embroidery files, Thread color adjustment, Pattern rotation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Split Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-dual-window/id1525132136)

Browse two websites at once without switching tabs. This app lets you multitask by splitting your screen to view different content simultaneously, like shopping and watching videos or checking email while reading news.

**Highlights:** Browse two websites simultaneously, Bookmark favorite websites, Record browsing history, Support landscape mode, View related content while shopping

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for multitasking
- 💡 Useful split-screen functionality
- 👍 Works well for research and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 👎 Forced 5-star rating to use full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing or crashing on the login screen
- Inability to remove pre-set pinned web pages

**Requested features**

- Add support for more apps, not just web browsers
- Implement a dark mode option
- Improve the user interface and navigation
- Add a back button for better browsing experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyPatterns free?

MyPatterns 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, MyPatterns or Split Screen?

Split Screen is rated higher. MyPatterns averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Split Screen averages 4.6 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do MyPatterns or Split Screen have ads?

Split Screen shows ads; MyPatterns does not.

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

MyPatterns ships an update every 4 months, and Split Screen every 12 months. Most recently, MyPatterns was updated on October 29, 2026 and Split Screen on November 3, 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.*