Halfsurf vs Split Screen
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
Split Screen
Seamlessly browse the web with two browser windows open side-by-side. This utility allows for adjustable window sizes, making it ideal for research, comparisons, and efficient multitasking directly within your browser.
- Split screen view for two browser tabs
- Adjustable window sizes
- Smooth navigation
- Quick tab switching
- Optimized for browser-only use
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Enhance your web browsing experience by using two browser windows simultaneously. This app is designed specifically to split your screen for browsing, making it easy to compare sites, research while reading, or manage tasks more efficiently — all within your browser. Key Features: – Split screen view for two browser tabs – Adjustable window sizes for better focus – Smooth navigation and quick switching – Ideal for research, shopping, comparisons, and multitasking – Easy-to-use interface, optimized for browser-only use Unlock better productivity by managing two browser windows side by side with ease. Subscription Details: – Weekly Plan: $4.99/week with a 3-day free trial – Annual Plan: $19.99/year Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uxZZI9omHi61JB00hhfB-RO_A0bD7jniCkuJOKSlyU8/edit?usp=sharing EULA: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1koiChVcpid368sejraJj2V4GzMeiVq6jtookKj1rkaU/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
Halfsurf and Split Screen both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Halfsurf's written reviews are positive against 0% of Split Screen's. Halfsurf also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Split Screen sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 4.3 for Split Screen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 33 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Halfsurf's written reviews are positive against 0% of Split Screen's.
| Parameter | Halfsurf | Split Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) — better | 4.3 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vuong Anh | Mazin Jaber |
Customer experience
Halfsurf
Split Screen
In-app purchases
Halfsurf
- Unlimited Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Year
Split Screen
- Split Screen$3.997 Days
- Split Screen3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Split Screen3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- Split Screen$9.991 Year
- Split Screen$14.991 Year
- Split Screen$19.991 Year
- Split Screen3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Split Screen3 Days trial$29.991 Year








