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Pip - Video Player

Pip - Video Player

by Hamza van der Meer

1.2K ratings
58 reviews
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • November 1, 2022
  • December 9, 2025

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Hamza van der Meer
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About

This app provides a full-featured video player for your device's files. It supports both foreground and background Picture-in-Picture modes, making it convenient for managing and watching your video collection.

✓Picture-in-Picture mode
✓Foreground video playback
✓Background video playback
✓Plays device video files
✓Full-featured player
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Pip. Based on 1.2K reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 3 positives and 3 negatives reviewers mention most about this Utilities app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Smooth performance
  • 👍Great video player features
  • 💡Useful file management capabilities

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy downloads and playback issues
  • 💸Excessive ads and lack of paid option
  • 🔍Privacy concerns with file access
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What's New in Pip

1.36

December 9, 2025

bugfixes

User reviews

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Some Changes

This app really is nearly perfect as is. However, one quality of life issue I have is that the video’s thumbnail won’t show as the image in Pip - Video Player. Even if the thumbnail is in the metadata. If that could be fixed it would be nice.
P. - G.P. - G.

Basically adware

Too many apps. You do literally anything and an ad pops up, playing over the video.
owolotowolot

Video speed option

Can you add the option to play videos at 0.95 speed option. Thank you
This app is worth 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Could you please also add a virtualizer sound effect.
Thank you
Can you please also add volume booster on this app. Thank w
HoltrrHoltrr

Update your app!!

I can't scroll my feed without it asking if I want to download, copy link or cancel which ever video I'm scrolling over! Fix it! We're paying customers!
n0ts0subtlen0ts0subtle

Extremely buggy

I can't scroll my feed without it asking if I want to download, copy link or cancel which ever video I'm on.
n0ts0subtlen0ts0subtle
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Subtitles turning on by themselves

Bug

Videos not playing or showing black screen

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across devices

Bug
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Requested Features

3 requests

Option to play videos at custom speeds

Feature

Ability to remember video playback position

Feature

Support for more video file formats

Feature

FAQ

What does Pip - Video Player do?

This app functions as a full-featured video player for files stored on your device. It uniquely offers both foreground and background Picture-in-Picture (PiP) modes, allowing you to watch videos while using other applications.

What are the key features of this video player?

The primary features include Picture-in-Picture mode, which allows videos to play in a small, floating window. It also supports foreground playback and background playback, meaning you can continue watching videos even when the app isn't actively in focus.

Is Pip - Video Player free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. However, it does contain advertisements as part of its monetization model.

What kind of videos can I play with this app?

You can play any video files that are stored directly on your device. The app is designed to be a handy tool for managing and viewing your personal video collection.

How does the Picture-in-Picture mode work?

Picture-in-Picture mode enables the video to continue playing in a small, resizable window that floats on top of other applications. This allows for multitasking, such as browsing the web or messaging, while still watching your video.