Comparison

Split Screen vs Iron

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

Iron

Features
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IronWill is your ultimate discipline and habit-building companion, engineered in collaboration with behavioral psychologists, IA profesionals and grounded in peer-reviewed neuroscience and habit research. Designed to eliminate excuses and conquer self-doubt, IronWill combines proven psychological frameworks with real-time AI accountability to help you achieve relentless consistency. SCIENCE-BACKED FEATURES: • AI MENTOR : An uncompromising behavioral coach powered by cognitive-behavioral principles. Trained by profesionals the mentor analyzes your daily patterns, calls out friction and excuses, and provides tactical guidance tailored to your goals. • EVIDENCE-BASED HABIT ARCHITECTURE: Built around cue-routine-reward feedback loops and habit stacking techniques derived from leading behavioral research journals. • DISCIPLINE CHANNELS & FOLDERS: Organize your personal growth into dedicated channels for health, mindset, career, and focus. • STREAK & BEHAVIORAL ANALYTICS: Track consistency, analyze completion velocity, and visualize your progress with real-time performance insights. • UNIVERSAL SYNC: Access your habits, goals, and mentor history seamlessly across all your iOS devices. Stop relying on fleeting motivation. Build scientific, unbreakable discipline with IronWill. Terms of Use: https://ironwill-api.moxi-solutions.com/api/v1/legal/terms

Screenshots

Split Screen4 screens
Iron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Iron at none against Split Screen's shown. Iron also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 Iron sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Screen ships an update every 3 weeks, Iron every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Split Screen versus Iron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit ScreenIron
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB58 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer5Season LimitedMoxi Solutions LLC

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

Iron

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
2 purchases

Iron

Subscriptions2
  • Iron-Will$5.991 Month
  • Iron-Will Pro3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Split Screen free?
Split Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Iron free?
Iron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Split Screen or Iron have ads?
Split Screen shows ads; Iron does not.
Which is updated more often, Split Screen or Iron?
Split Screen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Iron every 5 days. Most recently, Split Screen was updated on October 22, 2026 and Iron on October 13, 2026.

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