Comparison

Split Screen vs WhisperBox

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

Head to head
About

Split Screen

This app enables picture-in-picture (PiP) functionality for iOS devices, allowing users to display content in a floating mini-window. It supports various file types like documents and media, along with utility tools like timers and a browser for multitasking.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture (PiP) floating windows
  • Display documents (PDF, TXT, WORD, PPT)
  • View photos and videos
  • Timer, countdown, and stopwatch modes
  • Multitasking browser with tabs
  • Manual/automatic page turning for reading
Features
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Split Screen is the perfect PiP(picture in picture) floating display app for iPhone and iPad. You can easily use the PiP mode to display the message you want to express in a floating window. Split Screen can meet your needs, and display any content through a mini window on your phone screen, such as: - Display PDF, TXT, WORD, and PPT files on Read Mode - Display Photos, Videos on Media Mode - Display Clock, Countdown, Stopwatch on Timer Mode - Multitask with windows and tabs on Browser Mode Read Mode supports manual / automatic page turning. Auto-Renewal Subscription Terms Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. Auto-renewal: Subscription period is 1 month ($0.99 USD) or 1 year ($6.99 USD). Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours in advance. Privacy Policy: https://5season.top/pip/my-privacy User Agreement: https://5season.top/pip/my-terms/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us while feedback in the app.

About

WhisperBox

Features
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WhisperBox is a private voice journal. Record a thought and get an accurate transcript created entirely on your device. Your audio and transcripts never leave your iPhone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • 100% on-device transcription — no account, no cloud, no analytics, no tracking. • Your recordings and transcripts stay in the app, on your device. • Optional Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode lock keeps your journal for your eyes only. ACCURATE, ON-DEVICE TRANSCRIPTION • Powered by on-device Whisper speech recognition. • Pick the model that fits you: fastest, balanced, or most accurate. • Works offline once the model has been set up. BUILT FOR JOURNALING • One-tap recording with a clean, focused interface. • Full-text search across every transcript. • Filter by favorites or by date. • Play back with scrubbing and 15-second skip controls. • Rename memos and mark favorites. YOURS TO KEEP • Export any memo's transcript and audio through the share sheet. • No lock-in — you always hold the only copy. WhisperBox is free to start. A single one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited memos. Privacy policy: https://help.youapp.info/whisperbox_privacy.html

Screenshots

Split Screen4 screens
WhisperBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WhisperBox at none against Split Screen's shown. Split Screen's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Split Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and WhisperBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Split Screen versus WhisperBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit ScreenWhisperBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB20 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer5Season LimitedYi Fang

Bugs and requests

Split Screen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Image/photo transparency not working
  • Floating window freezes or becomes unresponsive
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add calculator functionality
  • Improve video playback controls
  • Allow customizing floating window size
  • Provide transparency/opacity settings

WhisperBox

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Split Screen

Subscriptions2
  • Montly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$6.991 Year
1 purchases

WhisperBox

One-time1
  • WhisperBox Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is Split Screen free?
Split Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WhisperBox free?
WhisperBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Split Screen or WhisperBox have ads?
Split Screen shows ads; WhisperBox does not.

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