Comparison

Halfsurf 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

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

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.

Highlights
  • Split screen view for two browser tabs
  • Adjustable window sizes
  • Smooth navigation
  • Quick tab switching
  • Optimized for browser-only use
Features
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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

Screenshots

Halfsurf3 screens
Split Screen3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Halfsurf versus Split Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfsurfSplit Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19 ratings) — better4.3 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1933 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB22 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVuong AnhMazin Jaber

Customer experience

Halfsurf

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

Split Screen

All ratings33 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Halfsurf

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Year
8 purchases

Split Screen

Subscriptions8
  • 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

Questions

Is Halfsurf free?
Halfsurf 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, Halfsurf or Split Screen?
Halfsurf is rated higher. Halfsurf averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Split Screen averages 4.3 from 33 ratings.
Do Halfsurf or Split Screen have ads?
Neither Halfsurf nor Split Screen shows ads.

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