Comparison

Halfsurf vs PiP Splitware

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

Head to head
About

Halfsurf

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
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Halfsurf is an iPhone-specific app with the same features as its name suggests. By taking advantage of the increasing screen width year by year, and the aspect ratio of 19.5:9, 20:9 is becoming more and more popular. Halfsurf helps optimize web browsing in a horizontal interface so you can do many tasks at the same time such as stocks, social networks, watching movies, news. The interface is optimized for horizontal user experience. With the Premium version, you can extend the features: - Open unlimited number of tabs - Use 3 browser tabs at the same time Terms: https://halfsurf-app.web.app/term.html Policy: https://halfsurf-app.web.app/policy.html

About

PiP Splitware

Enhance your mobile experience with a floating window for seamless multitasking. Watch videos, browse the web, or view documents while using other applications simultaneously. Enjoy background audio playback and an integrated ad blocker for uninterrupted use.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture video playback
  • Background audio playback
  • Ad blocker
  • Floating browser
  • Floating document viewer
  • Simultaneous app windows
Features
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PiP Splitware is the perfect floating app for iOS. You can watch YouTube videos in the floating window while using other apps. - PiP For YouTube - Background Audio Playback - Ad Blocker You can easily display any content in the floating window using the PiP(picture-in-picture) feature. - Floating Browser - Floating Notes - Floating Document Viewer (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT and more) - Floating Music Player - Floating Video Player - Floating Photo Viewer Open more apps at the same time in floating windows and enjoy real multitasking! 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 ($3.99 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://sites.google.com/view/splitware/privacy User Agreement: https://sites.google.com/view/splitware/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula If you have any problem with the app, contact us via seasons_feedback@outlook.com for help!

Screenshots

Halfsurf3 screens
PiP Splitware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Halfsurf at none against PiP Splitware's shown. Halfsurf also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). PiP Splitware's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 50%) and ratings volume (142 vs 19). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Halfsurf sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and PiP Splitware 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Halfsurf against 4.5 for PiP Splitware. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PiP Splitware has 142 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Halfsurf's written reviews are positive against 70% of PiP Splitware's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Halfsurf versus PiP Splitware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfsurfPiP Splitware
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19 ratings)4.5 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19142 — better
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB19 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVuong Anh5Season Limited

Customer experience

Halfsurf

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PiP Splitware

All ratings142 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative23.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Halfsurf

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Year
2 purchases

PiP Splitware

Subscriptions2
  • Montly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Halfsurf free?
Halfsurf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PiP Splitware free?
PiP Splitware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Halfsurf or PiP Splitware?
PiP Splitware is rated higher. Halfsurf averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while PiP Splitware averages 4.5 from 142 ratings.
Do Halfsurf or PiP Splitware have ads?
PiP Splitware shows ads; Halfsurf does not.

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