Comparison

PiPifier vs 1Blocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PiPifier

Enable Picture-in-Picture mode for any HTML5 web video directly from Safari. This extension bypasses restrictions on sites that hide native video controls, allowing seamless multitasking with your videos.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-Picture for HTML5 videos
  • Works on any website
  • Bypasses hidden video controls
  • Safari Action extension
  • Easy to enable and use
Features
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PiPifier is an Action extension for Safari that lets you use every HTML5 (thats about every web video on iOS) video in Picture in Picture mode. If you have an HTML5 video playing on any website like Youtube just press PiPifier in Safari's Webtools Menu to enable Picture-In-Picture for this video. With this extension you can even run PiP mode on sites that hide the native video controls (so that you can not enable PiP there) Usage: 1. Open Safari 2. Open the Webtools Menu (aA) 3. Choose Manage Extensions 4. Enable 'PiPifier' 5. Select 'PiPifier' on a website with a video

About

1Blocker

Enhance your browsing experience by blocking intrusive ads, trackers, and unwanted website elements. Enjoy faster loading times and improved online privacy with this easy-to-use content blocker for Safari. It offers advanced customization options for a personalized and secure web experience.

Highlights
  • Blocks ads and trackers
  • Improves website loading speed
  • Enhances online privacy
  • Customizable rules for blocking
  • Native Safari extension
  • Syncs across devices via iCloud
Features
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1Blocker lets you block obtrusive ads, sneaky trackers, and annoying elements on sites. With 1Blocker, you’re safe online and nothing will distract you from enjoying sites. 1Blocker is very easy to use — just flip a couple of switches to start blocking ads and trackers. The app will automatically receive cloud updates to the built-in filters silently, so you don’t need to do anything. It’s as simple as setting and forgetting. 1Blocker is a fully native app designed to extend Safari naturally. It’s lightweight and doesn’t drain your battery by taking up your device’s resources. The blocking itself is super fast because Safari does it itself. We only provide filters to Safari and don’t modify webpages in any way. This vastly improves efficiency because Safari knows in advance what should be blocked. So, with 1Blocker, sites load on average 2-5x faster. It’s important to note that not all ads can be blocked though. Some sites use techniques that make it impossible for us to block their ads using currently available features for Safari content blockers. SECURE BY DESIGN 1Blocker is secure and private. It doesn’t have access to webpages and doesn’t track you in any way. We believe that privacy is not for sale. That's why we don't have an "Acceptable Ads" program. We stay independent, and the only way we make money is through direct sales of 1Blocker in the App Store to you. ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION 1Blocker is a highly customizable content blocker, providing the possibility to create powerful custom rules. It allows you to create custom rules that block any URL by providing a regular expression or hide any element by CSS. It also lets you block cookies. (Available in Premium) AVAILABLE ON ALL DEVICES 1Blocker is available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Your preferences and custom rules are always in sync through iCloud no matter which device you're using. FEATURED IN THE PRESS 1Blocker has been featured in TechCrunch, Lifehacker, MacStories, Macworld, and many more. FEATURES AVAILABLE FOR FREE • The ability to enable one category (for example, Block Ads only) • Whitelisting sites right from the Safari extension • Whitelist synchronization between devices via iCloud FRIENDLY SUPPORT Send your feedback at @1BlockerApp on Twitter or via email. Your feedback is always very welcome and considered for the next release. We have been making 1Blocker since 2015. We believe it’s the best all-around package currently available in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://1blocker.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://1blocker.com/terms

Screenshots

PiPifier3 screens
1Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: 1Blocker at 13K against PiPifier's 324. PiPifier's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 64%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PiPifier sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 1Blocker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PiPifier against 4.5 for 1Blocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1Blocker has 13K ratings behind it against 324, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of PiPifier's written reviews are positive against 64% of 1Blocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiPifier ships an update weekly, 1Blocker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PiPifier versus 1Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiPifier1Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (324 ratings)4.5 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better64.2% of reviews
Number of ratings32413K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArno Appenzeller1Blocker LLC

Customer experience

PiPifier

All ratings323 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews288 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative19.4%

1Blocker

All ratings12,971 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews1,754 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative29.2%

User reviews

PiPifier

From 324 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works as expected
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Useful for YouTube PiP
  • 👍 Simple and lightweight
  • 👍 Allows background playback

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Occasional freezing or crashing
  • 🐛 Blank/black screen in PiP mode
  • 🔋 Increased battery drain
  • 🐛 Doesn't work with embedded videos

1Blocker

From 13K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fantastic ad and tracker blocker
  • 🚀 Significantly improves privacy and performance
  • 🔒 Excellent security and privacy features
  • 👍 Highly configurable and customizable
  • 👍 Seamless integration with Safari

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional issues with website compatibility
  • 🔋 High battery consumption when using the firewall feature
  • 💰 Subscription model may be expensive for some users
  • 🔍 Confusing or hidden settings/features

Bugs and requests

PiPifier

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't work on some devices/iOS versions
  • Randomly stops working with YouTube
  • Disappearing PiP window
  • Incompatibility with certain system settings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Automatic PiP mode on video start
  • Ability to control PiP size/position
  • Support for more video platforms
  • Playlist/autoplay support in PiP

1Blocker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Firewall feature not working with cellular connection
  • Whitelist settings not syncing properly across devices
  • Crashes or performance issues after recent updates

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to selectively enable/disable blocking for specific websites or features
  • Improved user interface and easier navigation
  • Support for blocking ads in more apps beyond just Safari

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PiPifier

One-time3
  • Small Tea for the Developer$0.99
  • Large Tea for the Developer$2.99
  • Giant Tea for the Developer$4.99
7 purchases

1Blocker

Subscriptions6
  • Legacy Users$2.991 Month
  • Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$2.991 Month
  • 1Blocker Monthly$2.991 Month
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  • Promo Offer (Sale Ended)$14.991 Year
  • 1Blocker Yearly14 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Legacy Users14 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1Blocker Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is PiPifier free?
PiPifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 1Blocker free?
1Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PiPifier or 1Blocker?
1Blocker is rated higher. PiPifier averages 4.4 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while 1Blocker averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.
Do PiPifier or 1Blocker have ads?
Neither PiPifier nor 1Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PiPifier or 1Blocker?
PiPifier ships an update weekly, and 1Blocker every 2 weeks. Most recently, PiPifier was updated on November 6, 2026 and 1Blocker on November 8, 2026.

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