Comparison

MultiviewTV Player vs Split Flap

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

Head to head
About

MultiviewTV Player

Watch up to four video streams simultaneously on one screen. This app supports multiple layouts and independent controls for each player, offering a flexible viewing experience for live TV, security cameras, or IPTV content.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-stream playback (up to 4)
  • 14 flexible screen layout options
  • Full protocol support (HLS, DASH, RTSP, RTMP, SRT, UDP, MMS)
  • M3U playlist and Xtream Codes API import
  • Independent controls per player
  • Smart stream detection and configurable decoding
Features
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MultiviewTV — Multi-stream video player for iOS Watch up to 4 video streams simultaneously on a single screen. Perfect for following multiple live TV channels at once, monitoring security cameras, comparing sports broadcasts, or exploring everything your IPTV provider has to offer. FLEXIBLE LAYOUTS Choose from 14 different screen configurations: fullscreen, side by side, 2×2 grid, layouts with a featured primary player and secondary slots, and many more combinations for 1, 2, 3, or 4 streams. Switch layouts at any time without interrupting playback. FULL PROTOCOL SUPPORT MultiviewTV combines two playback engines in a single app: • AVFoundation for HLS and DASH (HTTP/HTTPS) • GStreamer 1.28 for RTSP, RTSPS, RTMP, RTMPS, SRT, UDP/RTP, and MMS The engine is selected automatically based on the URL type, or you can force one manually from Settings. SOURCE MANAGEMENT Import your content from: • M3U playlists by URL, with real-time download progress tracking • Full Xtream Codes API: live channels, video on demand (VOD), and series with seasons and episodes Browse by category, search channels by name, sort content, and explore thousands of sources from a clean and fast interface. Channel logos load progressively. INDEPENDENT CONTROLS PER PLAYER Each player works completely independently. Pause, resume, restart, select audio tracks in different languages, enable subtitles, and scrub the progress bar on VOD content individually. You can also promote any player to the primary slot with a single tap. Supports iOS Picture-in-Picture. SMART STREAM DETECTION Before playback begins, the app probes the stream to detect the codec, resolution, content type, and available tracks. Using that information, it automatically selects the best engine and renderer to ensure the optimal experience. CONFIGURABLE DECODING Adjust how video is decoded to suit your needs: • Hardware VideoToolbox: maximum performance and energy efficiency • Automatic VideoToolbox: hardware with software fallback • FFmpeg software: ideal for interlaced or problematic streams

About

Split Flap

Transform your devices into a retro split-flap display. Enjoy a flip clock, custom messages, quotes, music info, timers, and pixel art. Works across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV with customizable themes and sounds.

Highlights
  • Flip clock with custom timezones
  • Custom message display
  • Rotating quotes
  • Now Playing music display
  • Countdown timer and stopwatch
  • Pixel art creation
  • Home screen widgets
Features
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Turn any screen into a beautiful split-flap display. Split Flap brings the iconic look and sound of mechanical departure boards to your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV — all with one purchase. MODES FOR EVERY MOMENT Clock — A stunning flip clock with custom timezone support. Watch the minutes roll over with satisfying mechanical sound. Custom Message — Type anything and watch it flip into place letter by letter. Perfect for welcome signs, desk displays, or storefront messaging. Quotes — Load up your favorite quotes and let them rotate automatically. Drag to reorder, sync across devices with iCloud, and let inspiration find you throughout the day. Now Playing — See what's playing on your screen in real time. Song title and artist flip into view as your music changes. (iOS and macOS) Timer — Countdown from preset durations (5 to 60 minutes) or count up with the stopwatch. Large, bold digits you can read from across the room. Paint — Create pixel art directly on the board. A creative canvas with a retro twist. DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN Works beautifully on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. Each platform is purpose-built — not a lazy port. Apple TV uses the Siri Remote for effortless navigation, Mac supports desktop pinning and a screen saver, and iOS includes home screen widgets. LOOK AND FEEL Choose from 7 color themes: Classic Yellow, Amber, Green, Blue, Red, Purple, and White. The Confetti theme randomizes tile colors for a playful twist. 10+ flip patterns (spiral, matrix, snake, and more) control how the board reveals new content. SOUNDS THAT SATISFY Three built-in sound themes — Mechanical, Typewriter, and Soft — each synthesized to match the rhythm of the animation. Every clack fires at the exact midpoint of each tile flip, just like a real board. WIDGETS Add a flip clock, daily quote, custom message, or countdown timer to your home screen or lock screen. Choose your color theme and appearance right from the widget editor. Five widget types — each designed for a specific purpose. ONE PURCHASE. EVERY PLATFORM. Split Flap is a one-time purchase that unlocks premium features across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV through Universal Purchase. No subscriptions. No ads. Just a beautiful display. Built with SwiftUI. Syncs settings and quotes via iCloud. Runs natively on every Apple platform.

Screenshots

MultiviewTV Player4 screens
Split Flap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MultiviewTV Player at none against Split Flap's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Flap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MultiviewTV Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MultiviewTV Player against 5.0 for Split Flap. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiviewTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Split Flap monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MultiviewTV Player versus Split Flap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiviewTV PlayerSplit Flap
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBastian Veliz VegaHello Good Day LLC

Customer experience

MultiviewTV Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Split Flap

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MultiviewTV Player

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Split Flap

One-time1
  • SplitFlap Premium$1.99

Questions

Is MultiviewTV Player free?
MultiviewTV Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Split Flap free?
Split Flap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MultiviewTV Player or Split Flap?
MultiviewTV Player and Split Flap are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do MultiviewTV Player or Split Flap have ads?
Neither MultiviewTV Player nor Split Flap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MultiviewTV Player or Split Flap?
MultiviewTV Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Split Flap monthly. Most recently, MultiviewTV Player was updated on September 14, 2026 and Split Flap on September 9, 2026.

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