Comparison

TabScroll Split vs Basic 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

Basic Browser

Features
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Download the new Basic Browser for your iPhone and iPad. Simple and Fast Browser. Enjoy! Features: • Tap to add or remove bookmark easily. • Request desktop, tablet or phone website. • Tap to zoom content.

Screenshots

TabScroll Split2 screens
Basic Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Basic Browser at none against TabScroll Split's 2. Basic Browser also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). TabScroll Split's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Basic Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TabScroll Split ships an update fortnightly, Basic Browser every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TabScroll Split versus Basic Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabScroll SplitBasic Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB4 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCherno DrammehKit Hoong Ngau

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TabScroll Split

One-time2
  • Pro Unlimited for 1 month$0.99
  • Pro Unlimited Purchase$19.99
None

Basic Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TabScroll Split free?
TabScroll Split is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basic Browser free?
Basic Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TabScroll Split or Basic Browser have ads?
Basic Browser shows ads; TabScroll Split does not.
Which is updated more often, TabScroll Split or Basic Browser?
TabScroll Split ships an update fortnightly, and Basic Browser every 4 days. Most recently, TabScroll Split was updated on November 3, 2026 and Basic Browser on November 3, 2026.

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