# Tab Display vs split screen

The clearest difference is rating: Tab Display at 4.2 against split screen's 3.0. Tab Display also leads on review sentiment (17% vs 0%) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). split screen's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tab Display sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and split screen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tab Display holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tab Display has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Tab Display's written reviews are positive against 0% of split screen's.

Tab Display ships an update every 4 weeks, split screen every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tab Display | split screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-display-expand-your-tablet/id1665373169/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-double-window/id6742375608/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **16.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jaeil Roh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569364106) | [Dogancan Mavideniz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645910174) |

## What reviewers say

### Tab Display

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tab-display-expand-your-tablet/id1665373169)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a second screen for your Mac or Windows computer. Extend your display wirelessly or via USB and enjoy customizable resolution and video playback. A free download with an optional purchase to remove ads.

**Highlights:** Extend computer display to iOS device, Wireless and USB connectivity, Customizable resolution settings, Remote video playback, Portrait and landscape modes, Smooth streaming via WebRTC

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### split screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-screen-double-window/id6742375608)

Enhance your workflow with simultaneous app usage. This tool allows you to divide your screen for multitasking or keep videos playing in a floating window. Optimize your device for smarter work and seamless transitions between tasks.

**Highlights:** Split screen for two apps, Picture-in-picture video playback, Customizable window sizes, Drag-and-drop interface, Support for multiple video platforms, Battery-efficient design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium with trial | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tab Display free?

Tab Display 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, Tab Display or split screen?

Tab Display is rated higher. Tab Display averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while split screen averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tab Display or split screen have ads?

Tab Display shows ads; split screen does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tab Display or split screen?

Tab Display ships an update every 4 weeks, and split screen every 2 days. Most recently, Tab Display was updated on September 17, 2026 and split screen on July 20, 2026.

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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.*