# PiPifier vs EXTENSION.app

The clearest difference is update cadence: PiPifier at weekly against EXTENSION.app's every 5 weeks. PiPifier also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). EXTENSION.app's advantage is ratings volume (4.9K vs 323) and device support (6 vs 3). 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 EXTENSION.app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EXTENSION.app holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXTENSION.app has 4.9K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of PiPifier's written reviews are positive against 78% of EXTENSION.app's.

PiPifier ships an update weekly, EXTENSION.app every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PiPifier | EXTENSION.app |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipifier/id1234771095/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extensionapp/id1533525753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 323 | **4.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.5% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arno Appenzeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/515339331) | [X.app](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397532342) |

## 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


### EXTENSION.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extensionapp/id1533525753)

This app enhances video playback on iOS devices, enabling Picture-in-Picture mode for supported websites and apps. It allows for simultaneous playback of multiple videos, background audio, and provides extensive sharing and browser extension capabilities.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture video mode, Simultaneous video playback, Background audio playback, Share extensions for videos, Safari browser extensions, iMessage extension for videos, Customizable shortcuts

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EXTENSION+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| EXTENSION+ Monthly for Family | $1.99 | per month |
| EXTENSION+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| EXTENSION+ Yearly for Family | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as described
- 💡 Useful for multitasking
- 🔒 No data collection
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🚫 Compatibility problems with some apps
- 💤 Automatic closing of the window after video ends

**Reported bugs**

- Picture-in-picture mode not working consistently
- Age-restricted videos unable to be viewed
- Playlist shuffling not working on iPad
- Freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add playback speed adjustment in PIP mode
- Implement a history or bookmarking feature
- Improve seamless transition to PIP mode
- Add support for more apps beyond just web-based ones
- Integrate with system-level PIP for better integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PiPifier free?

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

### Is EXTENSION.app free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PiPifier or EXTENSION.app?

EXTENSION.app is rated higher. PiPifier averages 4.4 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while EXTENSION.app averages 4.6 from 4.9K ratings.

### Do PiPifier or EXTENSION.app have ads?

Neither PiPifier nor EXTENSION.app shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PiPifier or EXTENSION.app?

PiPifier ships an update weekly, and EXTENSION.app every 5 weeks. Most recently, PiPifier was updated on September 19, 2026 and EXTENSION.app on September 22, 2026.

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