Comparison

TabScroll Split vs Lion Browser

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

Head to head
About

TabScroll Split

This browser allows for efficient tab management with a unique split-screen panorama view. Organize and switch between multiple web sessions, preview older tabs, and resize them for a personalized desktop-like experience.

Highlights
  • Split-screen tab panorama
  • Create and switch web sessions
  • Preview and restore old tabs
  • Adjustable tab resizing
  • Unlimited tab storage (Pro)
  • Tab search (Pro)
  • Custom search engines (Pro)
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TabScroll is a real multitask web-browser which allows you to scroll through your tabs on a split-screen-panorama. If you are working with multiple tabs, TabScroll is the right browser for you: - Determine how many tabs you want to see side by side. - Create sessions, switch between them and move your tabs from one to another! - Smart Tab Structure: Older tabs will first be presented in a preview before they appear in a vertical list with all of your open tabs. - With one tap you can easily preview an old tab and place it back to your visible tabs. - Resize your tabs from mobile to desktop and all sizes between. Stop getting lost in clumsy tab-bars of your old browser and start finding your tabs again. Keep tabs on your web!  TabScroll gives you a perfect overview like never before. Create your own web-app-desktop. Watch multiple live-streams, compare offers, news sources or just keep up with all your social media accounts, channels and conversations! TabScroll does not collect any data of your usage. All information of your tabs are stored only on your device. In-App-Purchases: With a subscription to Pro Unlimited you can access all features. You will never ever have to care about closing tabs, you can leave them open. Increase the number of tabs you scroll and see side by side - all without limits. Also use features like tab-search, custom search-engines or lock your browser with a password. Pro Unlimited is a monthly subscription. It allows you to leave open unlimited tabs and access professional features for you personal web-app-desktop. All payments will be processed by your Apple ID. You can manage and cancel your subscription in the settings of the App Store. Terms of Use: https://tabscroll.com/tou/

About

Lion Browser

This web browser offers built-in parental controls to help teens explore the internet safely. Adults can also use it for personal accountability, setting limits and receiving reports on flagged content. It provides a familiar browsing experience while ensuring responsible online activity.

Highlights
  • Blocks explicit websites
  • Detects inappropriate images
  • Customizable detection sensitivity
  • Whitelist mode
  • PIN-protected settings
  • Weekly accountability reports
  • Personal browsing limits
Features
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The best browser for teens. A powerful accountability tool for adults. Lion is a web browser with parental controls built in. Give your teen the freedom to explore the internet responsibly — while staying informed about what they're seeing. For parents & teens: • Blocks explicit websites and detects inappropriate images automatically • Customize detection sensitivity, block specific sites, and manage media access • Whitelist mode for complete control over which websites can be visited • PIN-protected settings prevent unauthorized changes • Weekly accountability reports summarize any flagged content For adults who want accountability: • Set personal browsing limits and stay accountable to a trusted partner • Private and secure — your logs stay on your device, never stored on servers • Customize what to track, block, or filter based on your needs How it works: 1. Set Lion as the default browser 2. Disable Safari using Screen Time 3. Add an accountability partner — a parent, mentor, or trusted friend 4. Browse the web — Lion logs activity based on your settings 5. Receive weekly reports on flagged content A browser you'll actually want to use Lion is fast, smooth, and familiar. Bookmarks sync across devices. Tabs work like you'd expect. It's a real browser — not a locked-down kids app. Subscription required for full access. Choose an Individual or Family plan. Privacy Policy: https://www.lionfamily.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.lionfamily.org/terms

Screenshots

TabScroll Split2 screens
Lion Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lion Browser at 4.7 against TabScroll Split's 3.6. Lion Browser also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). TabScroll Split's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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. TabScroll Split sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lion Browser has 115 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TabScroll Split's written reviews are positive against 87% of Lion Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabScroll Split ships an update fortnightly, Lion Browser every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
TabScroll Split versus Lion Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabScroll SplitLion Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings)4.7 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8115 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCherno DrammehLion Software, LLC

Customer experience

TabScroll Split

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Lion Browser

All ratings110 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.5%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TabScroll Split

One-time2
  • Pro Unlimited for 1 month$0.99
  • Pro Unlimited Purchase$19.99
6 purchases

Lion Browser

Subscriptions6
  • Individual Plan$4.991 Month
  • Family Plan$8.991 Month
  • Premium Family Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Individual Plan (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Family Plan (Annual)$79.991 Year
  • Premium Family Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is TabScroll Split free?
TabScroll Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lion Browser free?
Lion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TabScroll Split or Lion Browser?
Lion Browser is rated higher. TabScroll Split averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Lion Browser averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.
Do TabScroll Split or Lion Browser have ads?
Neither TabScroll Split nor Lion Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TabScroll Split or Lion Browser?
TabScroll Split ships an update fortnightly, and Lion Browser every 5 days. Most recently, TabScroll Split was updated on November 3, 2026 and Lion Browser on November 3, 2026.

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