Comparison

Full Screen Viewer vs Split Screen

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

Head to head
About

Full Screen Viewer

View PDF files and various image formats on your smartphone or tablet with a focus on essential functions for workplace efficiency. Offers smooth operation, one-handed use, and powerful magnification for detailed viewing of blueprints, documents, and photos.

Highlights
  • Full screen display
  • One-handed operation
  • View PDF and image files
  • Magnify up to 100x
  • Smooth zoom and page switching
  • Read files from various locations
  • File management and history
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Full Screen Viewer is an app for viewing PDF files and images on smartphones and tablets. For those who are actively working, the selection of tools to use is essential for improving work efficiency. This app was developed based on the views of such people, with consideration for ease of use in the actual workplace by focusing on the necessary functions rather than aiming for multiple functions. [Features] · Full screen display · Smooth operation · Can be operated with one hand · Display PDF files and multiple types of image files (JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF) · Files can be magnified up to 100x · You can zoom in to the maximum size or zoom out to the minimum size with a single drag without having to drag again and again. · You can easily switch the screen orientation between portrait and landscape by simply changing the orientation of the device to portrait or landscape. · For PDF files with multiple pages, you can move between the pages. [Use Cases] · Display blueprints (plans) Main target users: Engineers This app allows files to be magnified up to a very high magnification level, so it is ideal for viewing PDF blueprints (plans) with detailed drawings. Also, since it can be operated with one hand, you can perform other tasks at the same time with the other hand, such as writing with pen. · Display various documents Main target users: Sales staff, consultants It supports PDF files with multiple pages, so you can move between the pages. It is suitable for displaying catalogs, pamphlets, and various documents. You can move between pages and change magnification levels with smooth operations with the full screen display to view for yourself or to show customers while giving an explanation. · Super magnification of photos Main target users: Photographers Since photos can be magnified up to 100x, you can magnify photos with complex machines, crowds, and various objects to see the details. [List of Functions] · Display PDF files and images (JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF) · Selection of operation method You can choose from 3 types of operation methods. Operation 1 Tilt the device to move Drag the screen to zoom in/out Operation 2 Drag the screen to move Drag the screen to zoom in/out Operation 3 Drag the screen to move Pinch in/out to zoom in/out · Change the maximum magnification level · PDF page switching · Read files in various locations Photos in the photo library PDF files and images in the device (iPhone/iPad) PDF files and images in Dropbox Download and display files by entering a URL (The URL can be entered directly or with a QR code) · File management Confirm view history View history is saved without limit (deleted manually) Read and delete files viewed in the past · Share files with friends and collaborators · Switch the screen orientation (portrait/landscape display) · Lock/unlock the screen orientation *A subscription is required to be able to use all the functions.

About

Split Screen

This app enables picture-in-picture (PiP) functionality for iOS devices, allowing users to display content in a floating mini-window. It supports various file types like documents and media, along with utility tools like timers and a browser for multitasking.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture (PiP) floating windows
  • Display documents (PDF, TXT, WORD, PPT)
  • View photos and videos
  • Timer, countdown, and stopwatch modes
  • Multitasking browser with tabs
  • Manual/automatic page turning for reading
Features
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Split Screen is the perfect PiP(picture in picture) floating display app for iPhone and iPad. You can easily use the PiP mode to display the message you want to express in a floating window. Split Screen can meet your needs, and display any content through a mini window on your phone screen, such as: - Display PDF, TXT, WORD, and PPT files on Read Mode - Display Photos, Videos on Media Mode - Display Clock, Countdown, Stopwatch on Timer Mode - Multitask with windows and tabs on Browser Mode Read Mode supports manual / automatic page turning. 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 ($6.99 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://5season.top/pip/my-privacy User Agreement: https://5season.top/pip/my-terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us while feedback in the app.

Screenshots

Full Screen Viewer4 screens
Split Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Split Screen at 4.5 against Full Screen Viewer's 3.7. Split Screen also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). Full Screen Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Full Screen Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Split Screen 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

Split Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Screen has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Full Screen Viewer ships an update fortnightly, Split Screen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Full Screen Viewer versus Split Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFull Screen ViewerSplit Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—65.3% of reviews
Number of ratings31.1K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAkane Tominaga5Season Limited

Customer experience

Full Screen Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Split Screen

All ratings1,057 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative30.6%

Bugs and requests

Full Screen Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Split Screen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Image/photo transparency not working
  • Floating window freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add calculator functionality
  • Improve video playback controls
  • Allow customizing floating window size
  • Provide transparency/opacity settings

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Full Screen Viewer

Subscriptions4
  • One month subscription$1.991 Month
  • PRO version (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • One year subscription$22.491 Year
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  • PRO version (Yearly)$22.491 Year
2 purchases

Split Screen

Subscriptions2
  • Montly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Full Screen Viewer free?
Full Screen Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Split Screen free?
Split Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Full Screen Viewer or Split Screen?
Split Screen is rated higher. Full Screen Viewer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Split Screen averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Full Screen Viewer or Split Screen have ads?
Both Full Screen Viewer and Split Screen show ads.
Which is updated more often, Full Screen Viewer or Split Screen?
Full Screen Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and Split Screen every 3 weeks. Most recently, Full Screen Viewer was updated on October 4, 2026 and Split Screen on October 12, 2026.

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