# Split Screen vs Aetherlink

The clearest difference is price: Split Screen at Free against Aetherlink's $9.99. Split Screen also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Aetherlink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Split Screen is free to download; Aetherlink costs $9.99 up front. Split Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Aetherlink asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Screen | Aetherlink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-split-view/id1528875035/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **482** | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 58 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nilu Technologies](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488900260) | [David Sekula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752234891) |

## 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


### Aetherlink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aetherlink/id6755500737)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Split Screen free?

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

### Is Aetherlink free?

Aetherlink costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Split Screen or Aetherlink have ads?

Split Screen shows ads; Aetherlink 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.*