# Bro Browser vs PiP Splitware

The clearest difference is monetization model: PiP Splitware at free with in-app purchases against Bro Browser's subscription. PiP Splitware also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 50%). Bro Browser's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 142). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bro Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PiP Splitware sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Bro Browser against 4.5 for PiP Splitware. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bro Browser has 1.1K ratings behind it against 142, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Bro Browser's written reviews are positive against 70% of PiP Splitware's.

Bro Browser ships an update fortnightly, PiP Splitware monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bro Browser | PiP Splitware |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-browser-pip-video-player/id6450754039/reviews) | [4.5 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-splitware-floating-apps/id6503995211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 142 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [European Apps Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633473927) | [5Season Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632638759) |

## What reviewers say

### Bro Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-browser-pip-video-player/id6450754039)

Browse the web and multitask with a floating video player. Listen to videos with your screen locked. Features include a timer, photo viewer, and website favorites for seamless multitasking.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture video playback, Background audio playback on locked screen, Adjustable PiP window size and position, Integrated PiP timer, Always-visible clock, Picture-in-Picture photo viewer, Website favorites

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bro Browser Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Picture in Picture Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless video playback
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Useful picture-in-picture feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paid premium features
- 🚫 Restricted functionality without premium

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unreliable performance

**Requested features**

- Add casting capability
- Improve search and navigation
- Introduce a free ad-free mode


### PiP Splitware

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-splitware-floating-apps/id6503995211)

Enhance your mobile experience with a floating window for seamless multitasking. Watch videos, browse the web, or view documents while using other applications simultaneously. Enjoy background audio playback and an integrated ad blocker for uninterrupted use.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-picture video playback, Background audio playback, Ad blocker, Floating browser, Floating document viewer, Simultaneous app windows

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Montly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bro Browser free?

Bro Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PiP Splitware free?

PiP Splitware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Bro Browser or PiP Splitware?

Bro Browser and PiP Splitware are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.1K and 142 ratings respectively.

### Do Bro Browser or PiP Splitware have ads?

PiP Splitware shows ads; Bro Browser does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bro Browser or PiP Splitware?

Bro Browser ships an update fortnightly, and PiP Splitware monthly. Most recently, Bro Browser was updated on September 24, 2026 and PiP Splitware on September 22, 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.*