(Note: Affects both gamemodes)
It appears that on multiple tablets the hotbar is smaller whilst playing with split-touch controls on. Confirmed to affect iPad models, iPad Mini Models, and the Nexus 7.
Linked issues
is duplicated by 5
MCPE-1186
When open split touch controls split touch controls remove 1 item slot
Resolved
MCPE-4274
Hotbar does not add more slots even when D-Pad size is in the smallest size possible.
Resolved
MCPE-4851
Hot bar doesn't expand while using split touch controls.
Resolved
MCPE-6344
On tablet, if splitting touch controls, I only get 5 item spaces instead of 7 if not splitting
Resolved
MCPE-6649
When you put your d-pad size down with split touch con trols off your get six hotbar slots. But when you save and quit it goes back to 5 slots.
Resolved
Cleaning up all the old issues - please reply if this affects 0.9.3.