SplitTabBrowser vs Lion Browser
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.
Lion Browser
This web browser offers built-in parental controls to help teens explore the internet safely. Adults can also use it for personal accountability, setting limits and receiving reports on flagged content. It provides a familiar browsing experience while ensuring responsible online activity.
- Blocks explicit websites
- Detects inappropriate images
- Customizable detection sensitivity
- Whitelist mode
- PIN-protected settings
- Weekly accountability reports
- Personal browsing limits
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The best browser for teens. A powerful accountability tool for adults. Lion is a web browser with parental controls built in. Give your teen the freedom to explore the internet responsibly — while staying informed about what they're seeing. For parents & teens: • Blocks explicit websites and detects inappropriate images automatically • Customize detection sensitivity, block specific sites, and manage media access • Whitelist mode for complete control over which websites can be visited • PIN-protected settings prevent unauthorized changes • Weekly accountability reports summarize any flagged content For adults who want accountability: • Set personal browsing limits and stay accountable to a trusted partner • Private and secure — your logs stay on your device, never stored on servers • Customize what to track, block, or filter based on your needs How it works: 1. Set Lion as the default browser 2. Disable Safari using Screen Time 3. Add an accountability partner — a parent, mentor, or trusted friend 4. Browse the web — Lion logs activity based on your settings 5. Receive weekly reports on flagged content A browser you'll actually want to use Lion is fast, smooth, and familiar. Bookmarks sync across devices. Tabs work like you'd expect. It's a real browser — not a locked-down kids app. Subscription required for full access. Choose an Individual or Family plan. Privacy Policy: https://www.lionfamily.org/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.lionfamily.org/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lion Browser at 87% against SplitTabBrowser's 0%. Lion Browser also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). SplitTabBrowser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence 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. Lion Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SplitTabBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lion Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lion Browser has 115 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 87% of Lion Browser's.
SplitTabBrowser ships an update every 9 days, Lion Browser every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SplitTabBrowser | Lion Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (115 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 87.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 115 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 115 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Takashi Hidano | Lion Software, LLC |
Customer experience
SplitTabBrowser
Lion Browser
In-app purchases
SplitTabBrowser
No in-app purchases
Lion Browser
- Individual Plan$4.991 Month
- Family Plan$8.991 Month
- Premium Family Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Month
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- Individual Plan (Annual)$49.991 Year
- Family Plan (Annual)$79.991 Year
- Premium Family Plan (Annual)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Questions
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