# SplitTabBrowser vs Halfsurf

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SplitTabBrowser | Halfsurf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splittabbrowser/id1562097079/reviews) | **[4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsurfhorizontal-split-view/id1645250788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 115 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Takashi Hidano](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540406770) | [Vuong Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643132371) |

## What reviewers say

### SplitTabBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splittabbrowser/id1562097079)

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.

**Highlights:** Split screen display, Adjustable screen ratio, Quick access to URLs, Gesture controls, Customizable float button, Full-screen mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 SplitTabBrowser free?

SplitTabBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Halfsurf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SplitTabBrowser or Halfsurf?

Halfsurf is rated higher. SplitTabBrowser averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Halfsurf averages 4.4 from 19 ratings.

### Do SplitTabBrowser or Halfsurf have ads?

SplitTabBrowser 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.*