# PiPY -Tube Skip Ad & AdBlocker — Floating Player for YouTube

> Picture-in-Picture video player and ad blocker for YouTube and websites. (iPhone/iPad app by Street Coder LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipy-tube-skip-ad-and-adblocker/id1160309830 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Street Coder LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/473955712)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $2.99)
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipy-tube-skip-ad-and-adblocker/id1160309830/reviews.md

## What is PiPY?

-= PiPY lets you play YouTube videos in Picture-in-Picture mode =-

Picture-in-Picture is one of the most amazing features of iOS 15+ on iPhone and iPadOS 15+ on iPad. PiP displays a small video widow that stays on top of the screen and is open at all times. If you switch apps, the video window doesn’t get buried under everything else on your screen.

PiPY Safari extension feature:

- Enable PiP for every website (not just YouTube)

PiPY Safari content blocker feature:

- Block ads for YouTube (can't skip ads)

PiPY app features:

- PiP floating player for YouTube
- HTML video fullscreen with system video player controls
- Default video quality settings on Wi-Fi
- Default video quality settings on mobile network or on Wi-Fi
- Default speed
- Repeat one video

PiPY app Pro features:

- Block ads, skip video ads
- Hide shorts
- Hide upcoming

## Key features

- Picture-in-Picture floating player
- Safari content blocker
- Block ads for YouTube
- HTML video fullscreen
- Default video quality settings
- Skip video ads (Pro)
- Hide shorts (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipy-tube-skip-ad-and-adblocker/id1160309830/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Pro doesn’t work

*2026-04-05*

Purchased pro, to remove ads, and every video says “error playing video” I can see why the reviews on this app are soooo low.

### 1/5 — Can’t watch

*2025-09-17*

Always shows error messages on videos

### 1/5 — Recommande pas

*2025-04-01*

Je ne comprends pas le sens ni le fonctionnement de votre application.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-03-04*

YouTube Picture in Picture mode and no ads

### 4/5 — Pip in app

*2025-02-23*

Need pip in app .

### 1/5 — Last update...

*2024-08-21*

The last update broke the popup Window button clickable on top-center of video. It doesn't work anymore. And can you add the stable volume feature please?

### 4/5 — Last update...

*2024-08-10*

The last update broke the popup Window button clickable on top-center of video. It doesn't work anymore.

### 4/5 — Background playback support

*2024-02-16*

Hello can you please add a feature in which one can turn on background playback so the video stays playing when exiting the app? I don’t like auto pip and would like to not have to click play in the control center when leaving the app. Please and thank you!

### 3/5 — 広告

*2023-09-23*

ほんの数秒ですが広告をカットしきれない時があります

### 4/5 — Needs option to turn off sound while watching videos

*2023-04-16*

Otherwise great app

## Frequently asked questions about PiPY

### What is PiPY's primary function?

PiPY's main function is to enable Picture-in-Picture (PiP) playback for videos, allowing them to float on top of other apps. It also acts as a content blocker for websites and YouTube.

### Does PiPY have ads?

No, PiPY does not contain advertisements. The app's features focus on blocking ads for users.

### What devices does PiPY support?

PiPY is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, requiring iOS 15+ or iPadOS 15+ for its Picture-in-Picture functionality.

### How often is PiPY updated?

The latest version of PiPY was released on April 5, 2023. Updates are provided by the developer to maintain functionality and introduce new features.

### What are the Pro features of PiPY?

PiPY Pro offers advanced features such as the ability to skip video ads, hide YouTube Shorts, and hide upcoming video suggestions.

### What is the age rating for PiPY?

PiPY has an age rating of 17+, indicating mature content or themes may be present or that it is intended for an adult audience.

### Can PiPY block ads on all websites?

PiPY's Safari extension feature enables PiP for every website and its content blocker can block ads for YouTube. It also functions as a general ad blocker for websites.

### What is the user rating for PiPY?

PiPY has an average rating of 3.4 stars based on 19 user ratings. This suggests a mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 3.0 — 2023-04-05

- Change app name
- Add Safari content blocker
- New app for YouTube

Paid before version 3.0 will become pro, please tap the restore purchases button to take effect.

### 2.0 — 2023-02-20

Support new devices and systems.

### 1.0 — 2016-10-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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