Comparison

Split Screen vs Surf

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

Head to head
About

Split Screen

Browse two websites simultaneously in a split-screen view. Move pages into floating windows, export content as PDF or images, and manage downloads. Offers private browsing sessions for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Browse 2 websites simultaneously
  • Resizable split view
  • Floating mini window
  • Private split session
  • Export as PDF or image
  • Built-in Downloads manager
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- Browse two websites at once, move any page into a floating window, and export what matters in seconds. Split Screen: Dual Browser is a multitasking browser built for faster browsing on iPhone. Open two sites side by side, resize the split view, and keep important pages visible while you work, study, shop, or watch. Use Private Split for a separate session, save files with built-in Downloads, and export web pages as PDF or image when you need to keep or share content. Features: - Browse 2 websites at the same time - Resize split view with a simple drag - Turn a page into a floating mini window - Start a private split session - Export web pages as PDF or image - Save files with built-in Downloads - Access bookmarks, history, and tools in one place - Launch favorite sites from a quick home page Perfect for research, shopping comparisons, reading while watching, saving articles, and everyday multitasking. ***Premium options may include: - Weekly subscription with 3 days free trial for eligible users - Lifetime purchase *** Subscription details: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Auto-renewable subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. - Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, may be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. - Restore Purchases is available inside the app. ***Disclaimer*** This app supports split web browsing inside the app. It does not split or run other apps side by side. Privacy Policy: https://hosting-7ba9c.web.app/privacy.html Terms Of Use: https://hosting-7ba9c.web.app/terms.html

About

Surf

Features
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Browse, read and keep useful pages in one place. Surf Pro brings your bookmarks, history, Reading List and open tabs across iPhone, iPad and Mac. START WITH A COMPLETE BROWSER Browse for free, with no Surf account required. • Multiple tabs and private browsing • Webpage ad and tracker blocking, with per-site exceptions • Bookmarks, folders and history search • Reader with adjustable text and light, sepia or dark appearance • A file library with folders, tags, search and Recently Deleted • Import, rename, move and share ordinary documents, and create or open ZIP archives READ NOW, KEEP FOR LATER Save a readable article from Reader to keep its archived content for offline reading. Open it later from Reading List, even without a connection. Pages saved only as links still need the web. KEEP MORE WITH SURF PRO One subscription covers iPhone, iPad and Mac. • Sync bookmarks, history, Reading List and open tabs through your own iCloud • Keep an unlimited reading list and remember more website sign-ins • Remove the daily file-saving limit and save several files at once • Remember desktop mode and text size for each site Free includes up to five reading-list entries and five remembered sign-ins. Saved articles and sign-ins remain accessible if Pro ends. Browser-data sync requires Pro, iCloud sign-in and iCloud Sync enabled in Surf. File-library iCloud sync is available on every plan when those iCloud settings are enabled. CHOOSE YOUR PLAN Monthly and Yearly subscriptions offer a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Surf shows your localized price, billing period and applicable trial before you confirm with Apple. Membership shows your current plan and renewal or expiry details when available, with Restore Purchases and Manage Subscription. PRIVACY WITH CLEAR BOUNDARIES Surf includes no advertising or analytics SDK. Websites and your chosen search engine receive the requests needed to browse. Private tabs, cookies and form contents do not participate in browser-data sync. Saved sign-ins use the device keychain, with optional iCloud Keychain sync separately. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Eligible free trials convert to a paid subscription unless cancelled. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://mwsupplylimited.github.io/surf/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Split Screen4 screens
Surf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Surf at weekly against Split Screen's every 3 weeks. Surf also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Surf sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Split Screen ships an update every 3 weeks, Surf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Split Screen versus Surf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplit ScreenSurf
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHa Do Thi ThuMatthew Wong

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Split Screen

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly 3 days free trial3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99
3 purchases

Surf

Subscriptions2
  • Surf Pro (Monthly)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Surf Pro (Yearly)3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Surf Pro (Lifetime)$59.99

Questions

Is Split Screen free?
Split Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surf free?
Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Split Screen or Surf have ads?
Neither Split Screen nor Surf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Split Screen or Surf?
Split Screen ships an update every 3 weeks, and Surf weekly. Most recently, Split Screen was updated on October 31, 2026 and Surf on November 3, 2026.

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