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 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
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Split Screen is the simple app that allows you to browse two websites simultaneously (side by side) on any iOS device. Stop Constantly Switching between apps or browser tabs for all your online tasks. Start viewing & doing 2 things at once on your iOS device with this stunning app. Features: ◆ Quick access to your favorite Websites ◆ Compare products from different markets on one screen without endless switching between tabs and trying to remember necessary characteristics ◆ Quick switch between full screen and dual screen ◆ Search with multiple search engines ◆ Search from Audio to Text ◆ Search by image ◆ Profile management ◆ Private safe search

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 Screen3 screens
PiP Splitware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PiP Splitware at monthly against Split Screen's every 6 months. PiP Splitware also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 43%). Split Screen's advantage is ratings volume (482 vs 142). 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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 — 4.4 for Split Screen against 4.5 for PiP Splitware. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 482 and 142 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Split Screen's written reviews are positive against 70% of PiP Splitware's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Screen ships an update every 6 months, PiP Splitware monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Split Screen versus PiP Splitware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit ScreenPiP Splitware
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (482 ratings)4.5 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings482 — better142
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNilu Technologies5Season Limited

Customer experience

Split Screen

All ratings482 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative54.1%

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

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Empty orange space at bottom of interface

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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
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  • Tutorial or documentation for users
  • Reduced or removable advertisements
  • Multi-language support (Spanish, Chinese, etc.)
  • Support for email and messaging apps
  • Gaming app compatibility

PiP Splitware

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Split Screen

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$7.99
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?
PiP Splitware is rated higher. Split Screen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 482 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 6 months, and PiP Splitware monthly. Most recently, Split Screen was updated on September 23, 2026 and PiP Splitware on September 22, 2026.

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