Comparison

Split screen Player vs PiP Splitware

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

PiP Splitware

Enhance your mobile experience with a floating window for seamless multitasking. Watch videos, browse the web, or view documents while using other applications simultaneously. Enjoy background audio playback and an integrated ad blocker for uninterrupted use.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture video playback
  • Background audio playback
  • Ad blocker
  • Floating browser
  • Floating document viewer
  • Simultaneous app windows
Features
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PiP Splitware is the perfect floating app for iOS. You can watch YouTube videos in the floating window while using other apps. - PiP For YouTube - Background Audio Playback - Ad Blocker You can easily display any content in the floating window using the PiP(picture-in-picture) feature. - Floating Browser - Floating Notes - Floating Document Viewer (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT and more) - Floating Music Player - Floating Video Player - Floating Photo Viewer Open more apps at the same time in floating windows and enjoy real multitasking! Auto-Renewal Subscription Terms Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. Auto-renewal: Subscription period is 1 month ($0.99 USD) or 1 year ($3.99 USD). Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours in advance. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/splitware/privacy User Agreement: https://sites.google.com/view/splitware/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula If you have any problem with the app, contact us via seasons_feedback@outlook.com for help!

Screenshots

Split screen Player4 screens
PiP Splitware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PiP Splitware at 4.5 against Split screen Player's 3.7. PiP Splitware also leads on ratings volume (151 vs 50). Split screen Player's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 57%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 PiP Splitware sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PiP Splitware holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 151 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Split screen Player's written reviews are positive against 57% of PiP Splitware's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split screen Player ships an update every 3 weeks, PiP Splitware monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Split screen Player versus PiP Splitware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit screen PlayerPiP Splitware
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (50 ratings)4.5 (151 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews — better56.7% of reviews
Number of ratings50151 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer长超 韩5Season Limited

Customer experience

Split screen Player

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

PiP Splitware

All ratings142 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Split screen Player

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

PiP Splitware

Subscriptions2
  • Montly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Split screen Player free?
Split screen Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PiP Splitware free?
PiP Splitware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Split screen Player or PiP Splitware?
PiP Splitware is rated higher. Split screen Player averages 3.7 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while PiP Splitware averages 4.5 from 151 ratings.
Do Split screen Player or PiP Splitware have ads?
Both Split screen Player and PiP Splitware show ads.
Which is updated more often, Split screen Player or PiP Splitware?
Split screen Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and PiP Splitware monthly. Most recently, Split screen Player was updated on October 26, 2026 and PiP Splitware on October 27, 2026.

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