# Split screen Player vs Halfsurf

The clearest difference is rating: Halfsurf at 4.4 against Split screen Player's 3.7. Halfsurf also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Split screen Player's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split screen Player sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Halfsurf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Halfsurf holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Split screen Player's written reviews are positive against 50% of Halfsurf's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split screen Player | Halfsurf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-player/id1442086310/reviews) | **[4.4 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsurfhorizontal-split-view/id1645250788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 89 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [长超 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082670445) | [Vuong Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643132371) |

## What reviewers say

### Split screen Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-player/id1442086310)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fluent No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


### Halfsurf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsurfhorizontal-split-view/id1645250788)

This app optimizes web browsing for horizontal iPhone screens, allowing users to multitask efficiently. It supports viewing multiple browser tabs simultaneously, with premium features for extended functionality.

**Highlights:** Horizontal screen optimization, Dual window multitasking, Multiple browser tabs, Stock tracking, Social network browsing, Movie watching, News aggregation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Premium | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split screen Player free?

Split screen Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Halfsurf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Split screen Player or Halfsurf?

Halfsurf is rated higher. Split screen Player averages 3.7 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Halfsurf averages 4.4 from 21 ratings.

### Do Split screen Player or Halfsurf have ads?

Split screen Player shows ads; Halfsurf does not.

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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.*