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

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Halfsurf3 screens
Split Screen4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.5 for Split Screen. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 8 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Halfsurf versus Split Screen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHalfsurfSplit Screen
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (19 ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better8
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVuong AnhHa Do Thi Thu

Customer experience

Halfsurf

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

Split Screen

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Halfsurf

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Year
3 purchases

Split Screen

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly 3 days free trial3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

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?
Split Screen is rated higher. Halfsurf averages 4.4 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Split Screen averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Halfsurf or Split Screen have ads?
Neither Halfsurf nor Split Screen shows ads.

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