Comparison

Split screen Player vs vrBox

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

Head to head
About

Split screen Player

Play multiple local videos or pictures simultaneously on one screen. Supports various grid layouts and offers individual video controls like playback speed, volume, and looping. Save recordings and lock the screen to prevent accidental touches.

Highlights
  • Play multiple local videos/pictures
  • Multiple grid layouts (1-16)
  • Single video playback controls
  • Video recording and saving
  • Screen lock functionality
Features
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• Multiple different or identical local videos or pictures playing on the same screen • Can be increased to 1 grid, 2 grids, 3 grids, 4 grids, 9 grids, 16 grids (horizontal and vertical screen) • Support for single video operation (Sliding screen controls playback frameand volume, video loop, fast play, slow play, pause) • Support Recording saving; • Support screen lock to prevent clicks and fineSimple mode of operation

About

vrBox

This application functions as a comprehensive virtual reality player, supporting a wide array of video formats including 3D and VR content. It allows users to view 2D movies in VR mode and access local network shares. Users can adjust playback settings and viewing angles for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Supports most video formats
  • Plays 3D and VR movies
  • View 2D movies in VR
  • Access local LAN sharing
  • Rotated playback
  • Adjustable display scale
  • Change viewing angle
  • Adjust pupil distance
Features
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Watch your videos your way with vrBox Player — a VR video player designed for iPhone and iPad. Play compatible 2D, 3D, VR180, and 360° videos from your device, Photos, Files, iCloud Drive, compatible video links, or SMB shares on your local network. Use vrBox Player with a compatible mobile VR headset for an immersive viewing experience. KEY FEATURES • Play compatible 2D, 3D, VR180, and 360° videos • Support for side-by-side and top-bottom 3D video • Watch regular 2D videos in VR mode • Open videos from Photos, Files, and iCloud Drive • Play videos from SMB shares on your local network • Open compatible direct video links • Switch between available playback and display modes • Adjust display scale and screen orientation • Control the viewing angle by moving your iPhone or swiping the screen • Adjust interpupillary distance for a more comfortable VR experience • Keep your media private: selected media is processed on your device and is not uploaded to VRBox servers A compatible mobile VR headset is recommended when using VR mode. Playback availability depends on the video format, codec, resolution, device, and network environment. Some files, links, or network servers may not be compatible. FREE PREVIEW AND SUBSCRIPTIONS vrBox Player is free to download. Without an active subscription, you can preview each video for up to 10 minutes. Subscribe to unlock uninterrupted playback and all subscriber features. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Your Apple Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, at the price shown when you purchased the subscription. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions. If you cancel, your subscription will remain active until the end of the current billing period. You can also restore eligible purchases from within vrBox Player. Privacy Policy: https://api.vrbox.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://api.vrbox.app/terms-of-use Questions or feedback: help@pddy.site

Screenshots

Split screen Player4 screens
vrBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Split screen Player at 66% against vrBox's 30%. vrBox's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and vrBox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split screen Player ships an update every 3 weeks, vrBox monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Split screen Player versus vrBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit screen PlayervrBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews — better30.0% of reviews
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer长超 韩Guangzhou Jichuang Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Split screen Player

All ratings51 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative27.5%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral4.9%
Negative29.3%

vrBox

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative55.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Split screen Player

One-time2
  • No Watermark$0.99
  • Fluent No Ads$5.99
3 purchases

vrBox

Subscriptions3
  • Automatic monthly renewal$1.991 Month
  • Automatic quarterly renewal$3.993 Months
  • Automatic annual renewal7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Split screen Player free?
Split screen Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is vrBox free?
vrBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Split screen Player or vrBox have ads?
Split screen Player shows ads; vrBox does not.
Which is updated more often, Split screen Player or vrBox?
Split screen Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and vrBox monthly. Most recently, Split screen Player was updated on November 2, 2026 and vrBox on November 7, 2026.

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