Comparison

Split Screen vs PiP Splitware

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

Head to head
About

Split Screen

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
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Split Screen allows you to two web pages simultaneously, no need to switch between tabs. Split your screen, you could browse your favourite social network and watch funny videos at the same time. Scenes - Watch the related shopping evaluation video while browsing amazon - Check the latest mail while reading news - Browse multiple web pages at the same time Features - Browse the website in two different windows at the same time - Bookmark your favorite websites - Record website browsing history - Support landscape mode

About

PiP Splitware

Enhance your mobile experience with a floating window for seamless multitasking. Watch videos, browse the web, or view documents while using other applications simultaneously. Enjoy background audio playback and an integrated ad blocker for uninterrupted use.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture video playback
  • Background audio playback
  • Ad blocker
  • Floating browser
  • Floating document viewer
  • Simultaneous app windows
Features
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PiP Splitware is the perfect floating app for iOS. You can watch YouTube videos in the floating window while using other apps. - PiP For YouTube - Background Audio Playback - Ad Blocker You can easily display any content in the floating window using the PiP(picture-in-picture) feature. - Floating Browser - Floating Notes - Floating Document Viewer (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT and more) - Floating Music Player - Floating Video Player - Floating Photo Viewer Open more apps at the same time in floating windows and enjoy real multitasking! 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 ($3.99 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://sites.google.com/view/splitware/privacy User Agreement: https://sites.google.com/view/splitware/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula If you have any problem with the app, contact us via seasons_feedback@outlook.com for help!

Screenshots

Split Screen4 screens
PiP Splitware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PiP Splitware at monthly against Split Screen's every 12 months. Split Screen's advantage is ratings volume (4.6K vs 142) and review sentiment (82% vs 70%). On price, rating, 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. Split Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PiP Splitware 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Split Screen against 4.5 for PiP Splitware. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Screen has 4.6K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Split Screen's written reviews are positive against 70% of PiP Splitware's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Screen ships an update every 12 months, PiP Splitware monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Split Screen versus PiP Splitware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit ScreenPiP Splitware
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.6K ratings) — better4.5 (142 ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.6K — better142
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer苑栏 钟5Season Limited

Customer experience

Split Screen

All ratings4,615 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative15.4%

PiP Splitware

All ratings142 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative23.3%

Bugs and requests

Split Screen

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

PiP Splitware

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Split Screen

One-time1
  • Remove ads$2.99
2 purchases

PiP Splitware

Subscriptions2
  • Montly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Split Screen free?
Split Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PiP Splitware free?
PiP Splitware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Split Screen or PiP Splitware?
Split Screen is rated higher. Split Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while PiP Splitware averages 4.5 from 142 ratings.
Do Split Screen or PiP Splitware have ads?
Both Split Screen and PiP Splitware show ads.
Which is updated more often, Split Screen or PiP Splitware?
Split Screen ships an update every 12 months, and PiP Splitware monthly. Most recently, Split Screen was updated on October 10, 2026 and PiP Splitware on October 9, 2026.

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