# CornerTube - PiP for YouTube — Watch YouTube in PiP mode

> Picture-in-Picture (PiP) player for YouTube videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Tiny Whale Pte. Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornertube-pip-for-youtube/id1073199994 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tiny Whale Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/369008122)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 210 App Store ratings · 84 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-01-21
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornertube-pip-for-youtube/id1073199994/reviews.md

## What is CornerTube?

Watch your YouTube videos in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode from anywhere.

• Today Widget: CornerTube comes with a Today Widget that detects YouTube link in your clipboard, your favorite YouTube video is just a tap away from your Notification Center.

• Action Extension: CornerTube also has an Action Extension to let you watch YouTube videos from any app. Simple tap and hold on a YouTube link and select "Open in CornerTube" from the list, it couldn't be easier.

• Split View multitasking: CornerTube works in Split View multitasking too. Swipe from the right side to activate Split View. Note: Split View multitasking only works on iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4 and iPad Pro or better.

• In-app Search: Search for your favorite YouTube videos right inside the app.

Enjoy your videos!

## Key features

- Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
- Today Widget for quick access
- Action Extension for sharing
- Split View multitasking support
- In-app YouTube search

## What do users think of CornerTube?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✅ Picture-in-Picture functionality works as advertised
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎬 Enables YouTube viewing while multitasking
- 💰 One-time purchase alternative to YouTube Premium
- 📱 Ad-free viewing experience
- 🔄 Easy sharing via YouTube app extension
- ⚡ Quick video loading when functioning properly

**Cons**

- 🐛 App no longer receives updates (3+ years)
- ❌ Frequent video playback failures and errors
- 🔐 Privacy concerns - tracks browsing history without consent
- 💔 Inconsistent functionality - doesn't work reliably
- 🚫 Crashes and compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 📺 Poor video quality and slow loading times
- 💸 Paid app with intrusive ads despite purchase
- 🔌 Doesn't support background audio playback
- 📵 Doesn't work with locked phone screens
- 🎯 Requires manual workarounds to use effectively

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Error code 4 - video unavailable messages
- App crashes when switching between media players
- Full screen mode doesn't persist after controls
- PiP mode reverts to full screen unexpectedly
- Smart Keyboard locks on iPad
- App extension not functioning properly
- Magic keyboard incompatibility
- Video fails to load intermittently
- Notification linking appears constantly
- Latest update causes unwanted PiP shrinking
- Compatibility broken with recent iOS versions
- Widget doesn't play videos, only launches app

**Most requested features**

- Account login and watch history synchronization
- Resume playback from where you left off
- Recently played videos list
- Adjustable video player size
- Playback speed control
- Keyboard shortcuts and Actions support
- Queue functionality for multiple videos
- YouTube subscriptions and library integration
- Playlist support and channel browsing
- Caption/subtitle display options
- Full screen mode stability
- Video scrubbing in PiP mode
- 60fps support
- Automatic playlist video progression

## Recent user reviews (10 of 84)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cornertube-pip-for-youtube/id1073199994/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Abandoned app?

*2025-12-27*

The app hasn’t received any updates in the last 3 years and is no longer working.

### 1/5 — Cannot properly load anything

*2025-12-26*

It looks like it’s time for an update, but the developer seems to have abandoned the app. I don’t recommend it unless that changes.

### 1/5 — Used to work

*2025-11-17, version 2.0.4*

Every video says, "error code 4 this video is unavailable".  If it gets fixed, I will update this review.

### 5/5 — Can you update and log in accounts?

*2025-05-09*

Thanks for the update with the setting button. But can I log in my account so I save my watch history

### 1/5 — Vllt. bin ich dumm, aber ich krieg die versprochene Funktion nicht zum laufen.

*2023-12-18*

Keine möglichkeit nen Support zu kontaktieren. Hilfe Funktion nutzlos, wenn ich der Folge passiert nix. 

Meiner Meinung nach scam momentan.

### 2/5 — 👎

*2023-01-23*

2 Sterne, weil die App kann was sie machen soll. Aber das bei jeder Wiedergabe mit  plötzlichen Abbrüchen, dauerhafter Suche nach dem Video und entfernen des Videos,sollte ich 2 Stunden mal nicht gehört haben. Dafür das ich gezahlt habe sollte ich sogar nur 1 Stern geben! liebe Entwickler,vll  bedient ihr euch mal der Probleme und versucht sie zu lösen!!@

### 5/5 — Great option over YouTube „Premium“

*2022-10-07*

If even the richest man on earth does not want to pay for YouTube Premium….
Works as expected and also has the added benefit of an ad free experience.

### 1/5 — I GOT Rick rolled

*2022-07-04*

WHY

### 5/5 — This app is excellent and the poor reviews are people who simply don’t know how to use it.

*2022-04-15*

Press Share. 
“Send to CornerTube”. 
Done. 

Come on people.

### 3/5 — Bug

*2021-12-24*

Recentemente a notificação de que ele está sendo linkado aparece o tempo todo que eu assisto no YouTube , mesmo eu não selecionando nada.

## Frequently asked questions about CornerTube

### What does CornerTube do?

CornerTube allows you to watch YouTube videos in Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode. This means you can continue watching your video in a small, resizable window while using other apps on your device.

### How can I use CornerTube with other apps?

You can use the Action Extension to open YouTube links directly in CornerTube from any app. Simply tap and hold a YouTube link and select 'Open in CornerTube' from the share sheet.

### Is CornerTube free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. It does not contain in-app purchases or advertisements.

### Does CornerTube support Split View multitasking?

Yes, CornerTube supports Split View multitasking on compatible iPad models (iPad Air 2, iPad mini 4, iPad Pro, or better). This allows you to have CornerTube open alongside another app.

### How does the Today Widget work?

The Today Widget detects YouTube links in your clipboard. When a YouTube link is detected, you can tap a button in the Notification Center to open the video in CornerTube, making it easily accessible.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.4 — 2022-04-20

In previous versions sometimes you can't open a new video from the extension. It should work as expected now!

### 2.0.3 — 2020-09-26

- iOS 14 compatibility
- iPhone support
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.

### 2.0.2 — 2020-09-24

- iOS 14 compatibility
- iPhone support
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.

### 2.0.1 — 2020-09-17

- iOS 14 compatibility
- iPhone support
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.

### 2.0 — 2020-09-17

- iOS 14 compatibility
- iPhone support
- Bug fixes and minor improvements.

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