Comparison

Smart Search & Web Browser vs Split Screen View

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Smart Search & Web Browser

This app offers a streamlined web browsing experience with enhanced search capabilities. It features rapid switching between search engines, ad blocking, and AI integration for efficient information retrieval. Customize your view with themes and personalized news feeds.

Highlights
  • Fast switching between search sources
  • AI integration (ChatGPT)
  • Ad blocking and data saving
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Built-in voice input and QR scanner
  • Personalized news feed
  • Autocomplete queries
Features
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Smart Search is a fast and easy app for surfing Web focused on better search experience.  Save your time using fast switching between search sources and you will find needed information fast and more effective. More than 10 million users, 5 stars rating on the App Store. It just works as you expect! Smart Search app is much more convenient than other browsers like Opera, Firefox or Chrome. Download this app, place the icon on the main screen of your iPhone and you will never regret about it! COMMENTS OF OUR USERS "This is now my favorite app for searching the Web. Very fast, easy to use and intuitive. Not a lot of clutter, easy to read and does exactly what I need it for!" "I use it heavily every day and there is nothing comparable out there!" "All I can say is wow! Really love this better then any of the other browsers. Very easy on the eyes." "Outstanding supersedes many apps. Keep up the good work." "Compared to other browsers, this one is easy to navigate and is designed much better for viewing webpages on your phone. It's much faster than Safari and doesn't crash at all" KEY ADVANTAGES + Rapid launch + Rich-featured search box and the ability to search in many services (Google, Bing, Yahoo, YouTube, Images, Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, eBay, Translate, Wikipedia) + Integrated access to ChatGPT neuronet + Color design themes and gallery of backgrounds + Advanced features for effective browsing and sharing content + Powerful ad blocking and data saving + Built-in voice input and QR code scanner + Personalized news feed KEY FEATURES 1. One-touch access to search and favourites 2. Autocomplete queries while typing 3. Fast switching search services using swipe 4. Built-in collection of popular websites includes news, sports and social networks. 5. Easy managing of bookmarks list 6. Fullscreen mode 7. Visual history and tabs navigation 8. Integrated readability function for transforming large articles into convenient view for reading 9. Wide range of options for customisation 10. Interactive page with various widgets: Inspiring Quotes, Search Trends, App of The Week and others IMPORTANT NOTE If you faced a bug, please contact us directly from the app or just write details to email: support@smartsearchapp.com If you like the app, please post a review on the App Store and share link to the app with your friends. Enjoy browsing Web with Smart Search!

About

Split Screen View

Enhance your mobile productivity by splitting your screen to multitask efficiently. Watch videos while chatting, take notes during lectures, or compare products side-by-side. Enjoy seamless browsing, shopping, and more on a single screen.

Highlights
  • Split screen multitasking
  • Watch video and chat simultaneously
  • Take notes while watching lectures
  • Compare products side-by-side
  • Read news and search events
  • Browse, shop, and email on one screen
Features
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Split your big screen and use it properly. Split Screen View it’s browser that lets you: Watch video and chat at the same time or what you used to do while watching 100th video at 2 AM; Watch interesting lectures and take notes on the second screen; - Compare products from different markets on one screen without endless switching between tabs and trying to remember necessary characteristics; - Read news and search unknown events - Email, tweet, check, surf, shop, look, search, watch, enjoy everything on ONE SCREEN. By the way, Family sharing for subscription - one subscription for all your family members! EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PRO VERSION - Subscription gives you full access to pro features: multi tabs, ads disabling etc. - Subscription is auto-renewing. You can cancel it at any time in your App Store account settings. - The length of subscription is 1 month. It has 3 free trial days. After trial days end your account will be charged for the subscription if you won't cancel it. - Subscription will be automatically renewed within 24 hours to the end of the current period. - Application can not make you subscribe without your permission: you can be subscribed only after inputing you account password or Face / Touch ID. Read before subscribing: Privacy Policy: http://toolsworkshop.ru/#/privacy Terms of Service: http://toolsworkshop.ru/#/tos

Screenshots

Smart Search & Web Browser4 screens
Split Screen View4 screens

Verdict

The call

Smart Search & Web Browser and Split Screen View both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Smart Search & Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 19% of Split Screen View's. Smart Search & Web Browser also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 836). Split Screen View's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Smart Search & Web Browser sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Split Screen View sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 — 4.5 for Smart Search & Web Browser against 4.4 for Split Screen View. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Search & Web Browser has 12K ratings behind it against 836, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Smart Search & Web Browser's written reviews are positive against 19% of Split Screen View's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smart Search & Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, Split Screen View every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Smart Search & Web Browser versus Split Screen View: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmart Search & Web BrowserSplit Screen View
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings) — better4.4 (836 ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews — better19.5% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better836
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB12 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperReactive Phone Ltd.Yana Shestakova

Customer experience

Smart Search & Web Browser

All ratings11,702 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews651 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.4%

Split Screen View

All ratings836 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive19.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative76.3%

User reviews

Smart Search & Web Browser

From 12K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient search
  • 👍 Convenient all-in-one solution
  • 🔍 Powerful search capabilities
  • 💡 Customizable search options
  • 🔍 Smart search and web browsing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent search accuracy
  • 💤 Slow performance on older devices
  • 📢 Intrusive ads
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
  • 🔍 Difficulty navigating search results

Split Screen View

From 836 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Split screen functionality
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Works well

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Requires payment to use
  • 🚫 Limited functionality without subscription
  • 🔍 Misleading description
  • 🔗 Only allows browsing, not true split-screen apps

Bugs and requests

Smart Search & Web Browser

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Automatic language switching issues
  • Broken back button functionality
  • Compatibility problems on iPad

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved ad-blocking functionality
  • Ability to save search history
  • Support for more search engines
  • Better integration with other apps

Split Screen View

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • YouTube videos don't play properly
  • App crashes occasionally
  • Unable to cancel subscription

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow split-screen for installed apps
  • Offer one-time purchase option
  • Improve browser functionality to match Safari
  • Add support for higher video resolutions

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smart Search & Web Browser

One-time4
  • Support developer$0.99
  • Full version without ads$0.99
  • Pro version without ads$1.99
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  • Pro version without ads$2.99
3 purchases

Split Screen View

Subscriptions2
  • Split View Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Multi Task Dual Premium$24.996 Months
One-time1
  • Full Pack$21.99

Questions

Is Smart Search & Web Browser free?
Smart Search & Web Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Split Screen View free?
Split Screen View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Smart Search & Web Browser or Split Screen View?
Smart Search & Web Browser is rated higher. Smart Search & Web Browser averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Split Screen View averages 4.4 from 836 ratings.
Do Smart Search & Web Browser or Split Screen View have ads?
Both Smart Search & Web Browser and Split Screen View show ads.
Which is updated more often, Smart Search & Web Browser or Split Screen View?
Smart Search & Web Browser ships an update every 3 months, and Split Screen View every 6 weeks. Most recently, Smart Search & Web Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and Split Screen View on September 17, 2026.

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