# Split Screen vs EXTENSION.app

The clearest difference is ads: EXTENSION.app at none against Split Screen's shown. EXTENSION.app also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and device support (6 vs 3). Split Screen's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EXTENSION.app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Split Screen against 4.6 for EXTENSION.app. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.6K and 4.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Split Screen's written reviews are positive against 78% of EXTENSION.app's.

Split Screen ships an update every 12 months, EXTENSION.app every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Screen | EXTENSION.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-dual-window/id1525132136/reviews) | [4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extensionapp/id1533525753/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [苑栏 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525059269) | [X.app](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397532342) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-dual-window/id1525132136)

Browse two websites at once without switching tabs. This app lets you multitask by splitting your screen to view different content simultaneously, like shopping and watching videos or checking email while reading news.

**Highlights:** Browse two websites simultaneously, Bookmark favorite websites, Record browsing history, Support landscape mode, View related content while shopping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for multitasking
- 💡 Useful split-screen functionality
- 👍 Works well for research and productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 👎 Forced 5-star rating to use full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing or crashing on the login screen
- Inability to remove pre-set pinned web pages

**Requested features**

- Add support for more apps, not just web browsers
- Implement a dark mode option
- Improve the user interface and navigation
- Add a back button for better browsing experience


### EXTENSION.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extensionapp/id1533525753)

This app enhances video playback on iOS devices, enabling Picture-in-Picture mode for supported websites and apps. It allows for simultaneous playback of multiple videos, background audio, and provides extensive sharing and browser extension capabilities.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture video mode, Simultaneous video playback, Background audio playback, Share extensions for videos, Safari browser extensions, iMessage extension for videos, Customizable shortcuts

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EXTENSION+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| EXTENSION+ Monthly for Family | $1.99 | per month |
| EXTENSION+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| EXTENSION+ Yearly for Family | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as described
- 💡 Useful for multitasking
- 🔒 No data collection
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🚫 Compatibility problems with some apps
- 💤 Automatic closing of the window after video ends

**Reported bugs**

- Picture-in-picture mode not working consistently
- Age-restricted videos unable to be viewed
- Playlist shuffling not working on iPad
- Freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add playback speed adjustment in PIP mode
- Implement a history or bookmarking feature
- Improve seamless transition to PIP mode
- Add support for more apps beyond just web-based ones
- Integrate with system-level PIP for better integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split Screen free?

Split Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EXTENSION.app free?

EXTENSION.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Split Screen or EXTENSION.app?

Split Screen and EXTENSION.app are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.6K and 4.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Split Screen or EXTENSION.app have ads?

Split Screen shows ads; EXTENSION.app does not.

### Which is updated more often, Split Screen or EXTENSION.app?

Split Screen ships an update every 12 months, and EXTENSION.app every 5 weeks. Most recently, Split Screen was updated on October 13, 2026 and EXTENSION.app on October 12, 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.*