Comparison

SplitTabBrowser vs Lion Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Split screen display
  • Adjustable screen ratio
  • Quick access to URLs
  • Gesture controls
  • Customizable float button
  • Full-screen mode
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Blocks explicit websites
  • Detects inappropriate images
  • Customizable detection sensitivity
  • Whitelist mode
  • PIN-protected settings
  • Weekly accountability reports
  • Personal browsing limits
Features
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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

Screenshots

SplitTabBrowser4 screens
Lion Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SplitTabBrowser versus Lion Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplitTabBrowserLion Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.7 (115 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3115 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB66 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTakashi HidanoLion Software, LLC

Customer experience

SplitTabBrowser

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Lion Browser

All ratings110 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral2.7%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative6.5%

In-app purchases

None

SplitTabBrowser

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Lion Browser

Subscriptions6
  • 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

Is SplitTabBrowser free?
SplitTabBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lion Browser free?
Lion Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SplitTabBrowser or Lion Browser?
Lion Browser is rated higher. SplitTabBrowser averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Lion Browser averages 4.7 from 115 ratings.
Do SplitTabBrowser or Lion Browser have ads?
SplitTabBrowser shows ads; Lion Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, SplitTabBrowser or Lion Browser?
SplitTabBrowser ships an update every 9 days, and Lion Browser every 5 days. Most recently, SplitTabBrowser was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lion Browser on November 3, 2026.

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