# Full Screen Viewer vs Split Screen

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Full Screen Viewer | Split Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-viewer/id1520967271/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-floating-apps/id6499024218/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 65.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Akane Tominaga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520967273) | [5Season Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632638759) |

## What reviewers say

### Full Screen Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/full-screen-viewer/id1520967271)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| PRO version (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| One year subscription | $22.49 | per year |
| PRO version (Yearly) | $22.49 | per year |


### Split Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-floating-apps/id6499024218)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $6.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for various activities
- 🚀 Convenient multitasking
- 💡 Supports image and video display
- 🤖 Good for gaming and TikTok live streaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent ads and pop-ups
- 🔍 Transparency/opacity settings missing
- 🔧 Compatibility issues on some devices
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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