Comparison

Floating Notepad vs Split Screen

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

Head to head
About

Floating Notepad

This app displays your notes as an always-visible overlay on your screen, similar to Picture-in-Picture video. It helps you remember tasks, study material, or important memos while using other applications.

Highlights
  • Display notes over any app using Picture-in-Picture
  • Customize text color, background, and font size
  • Adjust scrolling speed
  • Save and switch between multiple notes
  • Simple and intuitive design
Features
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Ever planned to do something "later," only to get distracted by social media and completely forget about it? Sound familiar? This app is a whole new kind of reminder that keeps your notes always visible on your screen, just like a Picture-in-Picture video. It keeps reminding you of what's important, even while you're using other apps. 【How You Can Use It】 For Studying & Memorization: Display vocabulary or formulas you want to learn. They'll always be in your sight while you're Browse social media or gaming, helping them stick in your memory effortlessly. For Task Management: Keep easily forgotten to-dos like "Call John" or your "Shopping List" constantly on display to ensure you never miss them. For Important Memos: Keep your goals and inspirational quotes in view at all times to stay motivated. 【Key Features】 Display notes over any app using the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature. Freely customize text color, background, font size, and scrolling speed. Save multiple notes and switch between them with a single tap. Simple and intuitive design. FlowMemo is here to powerfully support all your "don't want to forget" moments. We invite you to try this new note-taking experience! □ More Information Terms of Service https://tsuzuki817.com/legal/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy https://tsuzuki817.com/legal/privacy-policy.html Specified Commercial Transactions Act https://tsuzuki817.com/legal/commercial-law.html

About

Split Screen

This app enables picture-in-picture (PiP) functionality for iOS devices, allowing users to display content in a floating mini-window. It supports various file types like documents and media, along with utility tools like timers and a browser for multitasking.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture (PiP) floating windows
  • Display documents (PDF, TXT, WORD, PPT)
  • View photos and videos
  • Timer, countdown, and stopwatch modes
  • Multitasking browser with tabs
  • Manual/automatic page turning for reading
Features
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Split Screen is the perfect PiP(picture in picture) floating display app for iPhone and iPad. You can easily use the PiP mode to display the message you want to express in a floating window. Split Screen can meet your needs, and display any content through a mini window on your phone screen, such as: - Display PDF, TXT, WORD, and PPT files on Read Mode - Display Photos, Videos on Media Mode - Display Clock, Countdown, Stopwatch on Timer Mode - Multitask with windows and tabs on Browser Mode Read Mode supports manual / automatic page turning. Auto-Renewal Subscription Terms Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. Auto-renewal: Subscription period is 1 month ($0.99 USD) or 1 year ($6.99 USD). Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours in advance. Privacy Policy: https://5season.top/pip/my-privacy User Agreement: https://5season.top/pip/my-terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us while feedback in the app.

Screenshots

Floating Notepad4 screens
Split Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Split Screen at 4.5 against Floating Notepad's 3.2. Split Screen also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 18) and review sentiment (65% vs 52%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Floating Notepad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Split Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Split Screen holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Split Screen has 1.1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Floating Notepad's written reviews are positive against 65% of Split Screen's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Floating Notepad ships an update monthly, Split Screen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Floating Notepad versus Split Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloating NotepadSplit Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (18 ratings)4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.7% of reviews65.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings181.1K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB47 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRyo Tsudukihashi5Season Limited

Customer experience

Floating Notepad

All ratings18 ratings
Positive44.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative38.9%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral20.7%
Negative27.6%

Split Screen

All ratings1,057 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive65.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative30.6%

Bugs and requests

Floating Notepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Split Screen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Image/photo transparency not working
  • Floating window freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add calculator functionality
  • Improve video playback controls
  • Allow customizing floating window size
  • Provide transparency/opacity settings

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Floating Notepad

Subscriptions3
  • Supporter Plan1 Month trial$2.491 Month
  • 3month supporter Plan1 Month trial$7.393 Months
  • 1 year supporter Plan1 Month trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Split Screen

Subscriptions2
  • Montly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Floating Notepad free?
Floating Notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Split Screen free?
Split Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Floating Notepad or Split Screen?
Split Screen is rated higher. Floating Notepad averages 3.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Split Screen averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Floating Notepad or Split Screen have ads?
Both Floating Notepad and Split Screen show ads.
Which is updated more often, Floating Notepad or Split Screen?
Floating Notepad ships an update monthly, and Split Screen every 3 weeks. Most recently, Floating Notepad was updated on September 18, 2026 and Split Screen on September 28, 2026.

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