# Halfsurf vs PiP Splitware

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halfsurf | PiP Splitware |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsurfhorizontal-split-view/id1645250788/reviews) | **[4.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-splitware-floating-apps/id6503995211/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **142** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vuong Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643132371) | [5Season Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632638759) |

## What reviewers say

### Halfsurf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsurfhorizontal-split-view/id1645250788)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Premium | $2.99 | per year |


### PiP Splitware

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-splitware-floating-apps/id6503995211)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*