# PiP-it! Picture in Picture — Plus Ad Blocker for YouTube

> Picture-in-picture video player with ad blocker and playlist functionality. (iPhone/iPad app by Artamata, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-it-picture-in-picture/id1513646283 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Artamata, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298606072)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $8.99)
- Rating: 3.20/5 from 306 App Store ratings · 175 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2020-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-it-picture-in-picture/id1513646283/reviews.md

## What is PiP?

PiP-it allows you to play videos picture-in-picture and ad-free from the YouTube app and other apps that block or don't offer this functionality.

From the YouTube app, just press Share > More > Picture in Picture with PiP-it! and *boom* your video plays picture in picture while you can continue to use your iPad for other things.

New Playlists Feature in 2.0: 
Create playlists of YouTube and other videos that auto-play picture in picture without any interaction!

Great for multitasking:
• Watching videos without pausing when checking emails or messages
• Taking notes while watching a video
• Listening to music videos while continuing to work on your iPad

PiP-it also works with videos you have in
- Photos app
- Files app
- Any stream URL
- Many websites with a video tags

## Key features

- Picture-in-picture video playback
- Ad-free YouTube viewing
- Create auto-playing video playlists
- Supports YouTube, Photos, Files, and stream URLs
- Multitasking with other apps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just the Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Shaq Tip | $99.99 | one-time |
| Great Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Trial Version | $8.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of PiP?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Works great
- 🚀 Excellent customer service
- 💡 Convenient PiP functionality
- 🔒 Secure and reliable

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes or stops working
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Paid app with limited free trial

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Videos won't play or load
- Favorites/history feature not working
- Frequent error messages

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to adjust video quality
- Implement Chromecast support
- Improve playlist management

## Recent user reviews (10 of 175)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-it-picture-in-picture/id1513646283/reviews.md

### 2/5 — repeat option?

*2026-04-17, version 2.7*

There’s only one other app that’s picture-in-picture and has a repeat option but it actually isn’t a repeat option in the sense that we think. It’s just set part A and set part B. VLC media player also has a set part A and part B, but it doesn’t have picture and picture.

This one is one of the better ones of all the ones out there that have picture-in-picture capabilities, but can we not implement a repeat feature ? Being the year 2026 I don’t understand how that’s not possible.

The only other thing is when it plays long videos that are about 20 minutes or more it’ll just freeze or simply crash and if you try to add too many things to a playlist or access the history after you’ve compressed quite a few videos it will just crash every time until you clear the history. 

I don’t understand how the developer(s)don’t test their own app to validate whether or not it works especially for larger projects, like when someone wants to add 12 to 15 videos and create a playlist which the app clearly is supposed to do, but then it doesn’t work. when you go to open the app back up and tap on one of those videos, it just simply crashes every single time. So the only way to get it to work is to clear the playlist and clear the history and you just have to manually open one video at a time. 

Come on now.

### 5/5 — Updated for IOS 26! Fantastic app! Better than any other PIP

*2026-02-07, version 2.7*

Works perfectly and 5 stars. Appreciate developer for updating support for iOS 26. It's been a long 9 months!

### 2/5 — App stops working after a year or so

*2026-01-17, version 2.6.1*

I bought the premium 1-2 ish years ago and slowly it started breaking down after a year, eg not loading the video unless I closed and reopened the app, the history causing the app to slow down. Just a whole bunch of issues, but as of today it broke down fully and now it won’t load a video. Would rate it 4 stars if it didn’t break :(

### 1/5 — No longer works

*2026-01-15, version 2.6.1*

No longer works with iOS 26. Multiple email attempts to customer service with no response. 

Previously had great experience with getting support, so moving rating from 5 stars to 1.

### 1/5 — Bug(again)(again)(AGAIN for the third time 2025!)

*2025-11-16, version 2.6.1*

Certain videos don’t play for whatever reason.

### 1/5 — App not working.

*2025-10-30, version 2.6.1*

None of the videos load in the app, this has been going on for 2 weeks and don’t get me started on favorites which hasn’t worked for me in over a year. This app doesn’t get any updates & the Devs give vague responses. DON’T BUY THIS APP

### 1/5 — Bug(again)(again)

*2025-06-09, version 2.6.1*

When I click to play the videos the app closes.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2025-03-04, version 2.6*

No updates for 2 years!
Buggy as hell.
Lost all my favourites.

### 5/5 — Works now

*2025-02-20, version 2.6*

Works for videos saved in my files app now

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2025-02-05, version 2.5.2*

Paid for it and cannot use it.

## Frequently asked questions about PiP

### What does PiP-it! do?

PiP-it! allows you to play videos in a small, floating picture-in-picture window on your iPad. This enables you to watch videos while simultaneously using other applications, such as checking emails or taking notes. It also includes an ad blocker for a smoother viewing experience.

### How do I use picture-in-picture with YouTube?

To use picture-in-picture with YouTube, simply press the Share button within the YouTube app, then select 'More,' and choose 'Picture in Picture with PiP-it!'. Your video will then play in a floating window, allowing you to navigate to other apps.

### What kind of videos can I play in picture-in-picture?

You can play videos from the YouTube app, your Photos app, the Files app, and any stream URL. It also supports many websites that use video tags for playback in the picture-in-picture mode.

### Is PiP-it! free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy basic functionality for free, with options to enhance your experience through paid features.

### What are the benefits of the new playlists feature?

The new Playlists Feature in version 2.0 allows you to create custom playlists of YouTube and other videos. These playlists can then auto-play in picture-in-picture mode without requiring any further interaction from you, making for a seamless viewing experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2026-02-02

Updates for iOS 26

### 2.6.1 — 2025-04-15

Bug fixes

### 2.6 — 2025-02-11

Bug fixes

### 2.5.2 — 2024-07-10

Bug fixes

### 2.5.1 — 2024-07-09

Bug fixes

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