# Halfsurf vs Split Screen

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Halfsurf | Split Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halfsurfhorizontal-split-view/id1645250788/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-dual-browser/id6761506114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vuong Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643132371) | [Ha Do Thi Thu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707030622) |

## 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 |


### Split Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-dual-browser/id6761506114)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly 3 days free trial | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


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