SplitFlap vs Banish
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SplitFlap
This application simulates the function of a split-flap display board. It individually controls each of the 132 flaps to create a realistic scrolling effect. The app aims to eventually control a physical split-flap board.
- Simulates split-flap display function
- Controls 132 individual flaps
- Realistic scrolling effect
- Uses separate threads for each flap
- Future control of physical boards
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Ein Hersteller bietet nächstens ein Splitflap Board (Fallblatt-Anzeigesystem) an. Um die Funktion bereits zu simulieren wurde diese App entwickelt. Die App simuliert die reale Splitflap Funktion. Alle 132 Fallblätter werden einzeln angesteuert und geblättert bis das richtige Fallblatt ansteht. Für jedes zu wechselnde Fallblatt wird ein eigener Thread erzeugt. Dadurch wird eine realistische Anzeige erreicht. Ziel dieser App ist auch eine zukünftige Ansteuerung des realen Splitflat Board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A manufacturer will soon offer a split flap board. This app was developed to simulate the function. The app simulates the real split flap function. All 132 flap’s are individually controlled and scrolled until the correct flap is set. A separate thread is created for each flap to be changed. This ensures a realistic display. The aim of this app is also to control the real split flat board in the future.
Banish
This Safari extension blocks intrusive "Open in App" popups and other website annoyances on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a cleaner browsing experience without unwanted interruptions or dark patterns.
- Blocks 'Open in App' popups
- Removes website dark patterns
- One-time purchase
- Private and data-free
- Simple to enable
- Fast and efficient
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BANISH. The #1 Safari Extension to block annoying 'Open in App' popups & other dark patterns on the web. “Banish does one thing and does it well: it nukes dickpanels in Safari on iPhone and iPad” — John Gruber, Daring Fireball "The app proved incredibly useful. For instance, when on Quora, clicking a link to another Quora page would normally pop up a blocker that requires you to log in to continue navigating the website. With Banish, this pop-up was gone and you could use the site normally" — Sarah Perez, TechCrunch PRIVATE Banish does not collect or store any of your data - nothing leaves your device. BUY ONCE Just a one-time purchase and Banish is yours. No subscriptions, no in-app purchases, no ads, no nonsense. FAST The app performs the minimal, necessary changes to block popups and free up screen space. SIMPLE It's as easy as downloading the app and enabling it in Safari settings. No maintenance needed. MODERN Banish is written in Apple's latest programming paradigm Swift UI and Safari Extension functionality. --- NOTE: Even with Banish, Smart Banners can still appear at the top for apps you have installed. They can't be removed because they're built into Safari. Need Help? Contact us at BanishForSafari@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Banish at 3.7 against SplitFlap's 1.9. Banish also leads on ratings volume (262 vs 8) and review sentiment (39% vs 22%). SplitFlap's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
SplitFlap costs $1.99 and Banish $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Banish holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Banish has 262 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of SplitFlap's written reviews are positive against 39% of Banish's.
SplitFlap ships an update weekly, Banish every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SplitFlap | Banish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 1.9 (8 ratings) | 3.7 (262 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | 39.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 262 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #72 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rico Obrist | Big Pineapple LLC |
Customer experience
SplitFlap
Banish
Bugs and requests
SplitFlap
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Banish
Reported bugs
3 issues- Breaks Twitter functionality
- Causes issues with Reddit and other sites
- Doesn't work on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn
Requested features
3 requests- More granular control/whitelisting
- Statistics/logging feature
- Improved compatibility with more websites
In-app purchases
SplitFlap
No in-app purchases
Banish
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SplitFlap free?
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Do SplitFlap or Banish have ads?
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