# 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 15.0). Split Screen's advantage is ratings volume (482 vs 19). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Split Screen against 4.4 for Halfsurf. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Screen has 482 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Split Screen's written reviews are positive against 50% of Halfsurf's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Screen | Halfsurf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-split-view/id1528875035/reviews) | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsurfhorizontal-split-view/id1645250788/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **482** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 58 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nilu Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488900260) | [Vuong Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643132371) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-split-view/id1528875035)

Browse two websites side-by-side on your iOS device, eliminating the need to constantly switch between apps or tabs. View and perform two online tasks simultaneously for enhanced productivity and comparison.

**Highlights:** Browse two websites simultaneously, Quick access to favorite websites, Compare products side-by-side, Switch between full and dual screen, Search with multiple search engines, Private safe search

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove Ads | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Smooth and responsive interface
- 🆓 Free version available without paywall
- 👍 Best split-screen option compared to competitors
- 🌐 Works well for web browsing and searching
- 📱 Useful for multitasking between websites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Limited to web browsers only, not native apps
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🚫 Cannot access photo library or device apps
- 🎮 No support for gaming or multimedia apps
- ⚙️ Hidden access to daily-used apps

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after 10 seconds post-update
- Videos force fullscreen, breaking split-screen functionality
- Glitchy and unstable performance
- App closes unexpectedly
- Google page crashes the app

**Requested features**

- Support for native iOS apps (Camera, Maps, Messages, Calculator)
- Adjustable screen size ratios between split panes
- Photo library access while using split screen
- YouTube and music playback support
- Default quick-access keys for common apps


### 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 and Halfsurf are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 482 and 19 ratings respectively.

### 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.*