# SplitFlap vs Banish

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplitFlap | Banish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [1.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitflap/id1502598345/reviews) | **[3.7 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banish-block-open-in-app/id1632848430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **262** |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | **39.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 37 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rico Obrist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222506874) | [Big Pineapple LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632848432) |

## What reviewers say

### SplitFlap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splitflap/id1502598345)

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.

**Highlights:** Simulates split-flap display function, Controls 132 individual flaps, Realistic scrolling effect, Uses separate threads for each flap, Future control of physical boards

**In-app purchases:** none


### Banish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/banish-block-open-in-app/id1632848430)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Blocks 'Open in App' popups, Removes website dark patterns, One-time purchase, Private and data-free, Simple to enable, Fast and efficient

**Features:** Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Blocks annoying popups
- 💡 Useful for blocking 'open in app' prompts
- 👍 Simple and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on certain websites
- 🐛 Breaks functionality on some sites
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🐛 Doesn't block all 'open in app' banners

**Reported bugs**

- Breaks Twitter functionality
- Causes issues with Reddit and other sites
- Doesn't work on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn

**Requested features**

- More granular control/whitelisting
- Statistics/logging feature
- Improved compatibility with more websites


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SplitFlap free?

SplitFlap costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Banish free?

Banish costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SplitFlap or Banish?

Banish is rated higher. SplitFlap averages 1.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Banish averages 3.7 from 262 ratings.

### Do SplitFlap or Banish have ads?

Neither SplitFlap nor Banish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SplitFlap or Banish?

SplitFlap ships an update weekly, and Banish every 3 weeks. Most recently, SplitFlap was updated on September 10, 2026 and Banish on September 22, 2026.

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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.*