SplitTabBrowser vs Halfsurf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SplitTabBrowser
This app allows you to view two tabs simultaneously with adjustable screen ratios and supports split-screen multitasking. It offers quick access to specified URLs via gestures and a customizable float button for various actions.
- Split screen display
- Adjustable screen ratio
- Quick access to URLs
- Gesture controls
- Customizable float button
- Full-screen mode
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Multifunctional tab browser. It can be customized to your favorite settings. -Split screen Two tabs can be displayed at the same time. The ratio can also be changed. Since SplitView is also supported, more tabs can be displayed at the same time on iPadOS. -Full Screen Full screen display is possible. When in full-screen mode, the home bar is hidden when not in use. -Quick Access Access specified URLs with a single gesture. You can also refresh the specified URL with a gesture. -Gesture Multiple gestures such as triple-tap and L-shape can be used. Various actions such as screen split, full screen, reload, etc. can be set. -Float Button You can display a button to which you can assign the same functions as the above gestures. Each function can be assigned to a tap and a long press. You can hide the button when it is not needed.
Halfsurf
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.
- Horizontal screen optimization
- Dual window multitasking
- Multiple browser tabs
- Stock tracking
- Social network browsing
- Movie watching
- News aggregation
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Halfsurf is an iPhone-specific app with the same features as its name suggests. By taking advantage of the increasing screen width year by year, and the aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 20:9 is becoming more and more popular. Halfsurf helps optimize web browsing in a horizontal interface so you can do many tasks at the same time such as stocks, social networks, watching movies, news. The interface is optimized for horizontal user experience. With the Premium version, you can extend the features: - Open unlimited number of tabs - Use 3 browser tabs at the same time Terms: https://halfsurf-app.web.app/term.html Policy: https://halfsurf-app.web.app/policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Halfsurf at 50% against SplitTabBrowser's 0%. Halfsurf also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). SplitTabBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Halfsurf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. SplitTabBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Halfsurf holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Halfsurf has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SplitTabBrowser's written reviews are positive against 50% of Halfsurf's.
| Parameter | SplitTabBrowser | Halfsurf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.4 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Takashi Hidano | Vuong Anh |
Customer experience
SplitTabBrowser
Halfsurf
In-app purchases
SplitTabBrowser
No in-app purchases
Halfsurf
- Unlimited Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Year
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