# Split Screen vs Halfsurf

The clearest difference is ads: Halfsurf at none against Split Screen's shown. Halfsurf also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). Split Screen's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 50%) and ratings volume (4.6K vs 19). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Halfsurf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Split Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Screen has 4.6K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Split Screen's written reviews are positive against 50% of Halfsurf's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Screen | Halfsurf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-dual-window/id1525132136/reviews)** | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsurfhorizontal-split-view/id1645250788/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **82.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [苑栏 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525059269) | [Vuong Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643132371) |

## 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


### Halfsurf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsurfhorizontal-split-view/id1645250788)

This app optimizes web browsing for horizontal iPhone screens, allowing users to multitask efficiently. It supports viewing multiple browser tabs simultaneously, with premium features for extended functionality.

**Highlights:** Horizontal screen optimization, Dual window multitasking, Multiple browser tabs, Stock tracking, Social network browsing, Movie watching, News aggregation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Premium | $2.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split Screen free?

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

### Is Halfsurf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Split Screen or Halfsurf?

Split Screen is rated higher. Split Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Halfsurf averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do Split Screen or Halfsurf have ads?

Split Screen shows ads; Halfsurf does not.

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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.*