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
Browse two websites simultaneously in a split-screen view. Move pages into floating windows, export content as PDF or images, and manage downloads. Offers private browsing sessions for enhanced privacy.
- Browse 2 websites simultaneously
- Resizable split view
- Floating mini window
- Private split session
- Export as PDF or image
- Built-in Downloads manager
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- Browse two websites at once, move any page into a floating window, and export what matters in seconds. Split Screen: Dual Browser is a multitasking browser built for faster browsing on iPhone. Open two sites side by side, resize the split view, and keep important pages visible while you work, study, shop, or watch. Use Private Split for a separate session, save files with built-in Downloads, and export web pages as PDF or image when you need to keep or share content. Features: - Browse 2 websites at the same time - Resize split view with a simple drag - Turn a page into a floating mini window - Start a private split session - Export web pages as PDF or image - Save files with built-in Downloads - Access bookmarks, history, and tools in one place - Launch favorite sites from a quick home page Perfect for research, shopping comparisons, reading while watching, saving articles, and everyday multitasking. ***Premium options may include: - Weekly subscription with 3 days free trial for eligible users - Lifetime purchase *** Subscription details: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Auto-renewable subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, may be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Restore Purchases is available inside the app. ***Disclaimer*** This app supports split web browsing inside the app. It does not split or run other apps side by side. Privacy Policy: https://hosting-7ba9c.web.app/privacy.html Terms Of Use: https://hosting-7ba9c.web.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Halfsurf at 12.4 against Split Screen's 17.0. 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.5 for Split Screen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 8 respectively.
| Parameter | Halfsurf | Split Screen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Vuong Anh | Ha Do Thi Thu |
Customer experience
Halfsurf
Split Screen
In-app purchases
Halfsurf
- Unlimited Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Year
Split Screen
- Weekly 3 days free trial3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Lifetime$9.99
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