# PiPifier vs Ad Blocker ·

The clearest difference is update cadence: PiPifier at weekly against Ad Blocker ·'s every 2 months. PiPifier also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Ad Blocker ·'s advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 323). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PiPifier sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ad Blocker · sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for PiPifier against 4.5 for Ad Blocker ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ad Blocker · has 6.2K ratings behind it against 323, 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 73% of Ad Blocker ·'s.

PiPifier ships an update weekly, Ad Blocker · every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PiPifier | Ad Blocker · |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipifier/id1234771095/reviews) | **[4.5 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker/id1514739120/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 323 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arno Appenzeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/515339331) | [Anish Modan](https://appshunter.io/developer/460808519) |

## What reviewers say

### PiPifier

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipifier/id1234771095)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tea for the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Tea for the Developer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Giant Tea for the Developer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Ad Blocker ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-blocker/id1514739120)

This app helps reduce unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, and trackers while browsing the web in Safari. It aims to improve page loading speeds, conserve data, and enhance privacy by filtering out unnecessary content and known tracking resources.

**Highlights:** Safari ad blocking, Built-in privacy protection, Anti-tracking features, Improved web performance, Battery optimization, Reduced data usage, Video ad filtering

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Blocker Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Ad Blocker Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Ad Blocker Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Yearly Offer | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Pro | $69.99 | per year |
| Ad Blocker Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Ad Blocker Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Effective ad blocking
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 🔒 Secure browsing
- 💡 Helpful for protecting children
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block all ads
- 🔒 Requires subscription for full features
- 🐛 Doesn't work on some sites/apps
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Login/setup issues
- Incompatible with certain devices/OS versions

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Expand compatibility to other browsers
- Improve ad blocking on YouTube
- Add VPN functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PiPifier free?

PiPifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ad Blocker · free?

Ad Blocker · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PiPifier or Ad Blocker ·?

Ad Blocker · is rated higher. PiPifier averages 4.4 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while Ad Blocker · averages 4.5 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do PiPifier or Ad Blocker · have ads?

Neither PiPifier nor Ad Blocker · shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PiPifier or Ad Blocker ·?

PiPifier ships an update weekly, and Ad Blocker · every 2 months. Most recently, PiPifier was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ad Blocker · on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*