# Float vs Blackhole Spliter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackhole Spliter at none against Float's 11. Blackhole Spliter also leads on chart position (#155 vs unranked). Float's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 40%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Float sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Blackhole Spliter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Float against 4.6 for Blackhole Spliter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.9K and 20K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Float's written reviews are positive against 40% of Blackhole Spliter's.

Float ships an update every 4 days, Blackhole Spliter every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Float | Blackhole Spliter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-video-saver/id1593315967/reviews)** | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackhole-spliter/id1624635075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.9K | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#155** |
| Size | 61 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FloatFly Tech LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593315969) | [PROGMORE FOR WEB DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441654047) |

## What reviewers say

### Float

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/float-video-saver/id1593315967)

This app allows you to download videos, music, and images from various websites. It also features a Picture-in-Picture player, playlist support, folder creation, password protection, and conversion to music. A built-in VPN with global servers enhances security and anonymity.

**Highlights:** Video, music, and image downloader, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) player, Video playlist support, Folder creation and password lock, Convert video to music, Built-in VPN with global servers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Quarter Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 💡 Useful features like video/audio editing
- 🔒 Effective VPN

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Inconsistent performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📢 Intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Download failures or limitations
- Compatibility issues with certain websites/platforms
- Unreliable VPN connection

**Requested features**

- Ability to download higher quality videos
- More flexible subscription options
- Improved video/audio playback
- Better organization and file management


### Blackhole Spliter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackhole-spliter/id1624635075)

**Currently charting:** #155 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

Easily split long videos into smaller segments perfect for sharing on social media platforms. This utility tool simplifies the process of creating shareable video clips from longer recordings.

**Highlights:** Split long videos, Create smaller video clips, Social media optimized, Easy video segmentation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- ⚡️ Fast downloads
- 💯 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent download quality
- 🔌 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Downloading gets stuck on 'Downloading now'
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Instagram login issues

**Requested features**

- Ad-free paid version
- Improved download reliability
- Background playback


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Float free?

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

### Is Blackhole Spliter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Float or Blackhole Spliter?

Float is rated higher. Float averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.9K ratings, while Blackhole Spliter averages 4.6 from 20K ratings.

### Do Float or Blackhole Spliter have ads?

Both Float and Blackhole Spliter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Float or Blackhole Spliter?

Float ships an update every 4 days, and Blackhole Spliter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Float was updated on September 27, 2026 and Blackhole Spliter on September 27, 2026.

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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.*