Comparison

Split Screen vs Phon

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

Phon

Features
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Phon is a sound level meter built like a measurement instrument, not a toy VU meter. MEASURE • Real-time dB SPL on an analog needle with a precise digital readout • A-weighting and Fast time constant, as defined in IEC 61672 • Session minimum, average and maximum • Per-model calibration for the built-in microphone, so readings mean something out of the box CALIBRATED EXTERNAL MICS Plug in a USB-C measurement microphone and Phon detects it instantly. Load the calibration file that came with your mic and Phon applies its measured frequency response and sensitivity to every reading. Built and tested with the Dayton Audio iMM-6C. Other USB-C measurement mics with an FRD-style calibration file should work too. PHON PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Calibration file loading for external mics • C and Z frequency weightings • Slow and Impulse time constants • Leq, the equivalent continuous level over the whole session • CSV export of the full session log, with timestamps, IEC 61672 column names and all calibration metadata Family Sharing supported. No subscription, ever.

Screenshots

Split Screen4 screens
Phon3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Phon at none against Split Screen's shown. Phon also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). Split Screen's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. Split Screen sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Phon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Screen ships an update every 3 weeks, Phon every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Split Screen versus Phon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit ScreenPhon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer5Season Limitedcarlos prieto ortiz

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

Phon

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

Phon

One-time1
  • Phon App$14.99

Questions

Is Split Screen free?
Split Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phon free?
Phon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Split Screen or Phon have ads?
Split Screen shows ads; Phon does not.
Which is updated more often, Split Screen or Phon?
Split Screen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phon every 3 days. Most recently, Split Screen was updated on October 19, 2026 and Phon on October 10, 2026.

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