Halfsurf vs PiP Splitware
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Horizontal screen optimization
- Dual window multitasking
- Multiple browser tabs
- Stock tracking
- Social network browsing
- Movie watching
- News aggregation
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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
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.
- Picture-in-picture video playback
- Background audio playback
- Ad blocker
- Floating browser
- Floating document viewer
- Simultaneous app windows
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Halfsurf | PiP Splitware |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) | 4.5 (142 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 70.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 142 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vuong Anh | 5Season Limited |
Customer experience
Halfsurf
PiP Splitware
In-app purchases
Halfsurf
- Unlimited Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Year
PiP Splitware
- Montly VIP$1.991 Month
- Yearly VIP$5.991 Year
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