# Split Screen vs Halfsurf

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Halfsurf at 50% against Split Screen's 17%. Halfsurf also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1). Split Screen's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 19). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Split Screen sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month 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.

Halfsurf holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Split Screen's written reviews are positive against 50% of Halfsurf's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Split Screen | Halfsurf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-multitasking/id1561786234/reviews) | **[4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsurfhorizontal-split-view/id1645250788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 6 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Supagarn Pattananuchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488328374) | [Vuong Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643132371) |

## What reviewers say

### Split Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-multitasking/id1561786234)

Browse social media and watch videos simultaneously, or perform any two tasks at once. This app allows you to split your device's display for enhanced productivity and entertainment, eliminating the need to switch between tabs.

**Highlights:** Split screen multitasking view, Watch movies and browse simultaneously, Supports portrait and landscape modes, Password protection for dual-screen, Open any two websites or apps, User-friendly interface

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Split Screen Premium | $4.49 | per month |


### 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?

Halfsurf is rated higher. Split Screen averages 4.1 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Halfsurf averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do Split Screen or Halfsurf have ads?

Neither Split Screen nor Halfsurf shows ads.

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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.*