# PiPifier vs Bro Browser

The clearest difference is monetization model: PiPifier at free with in-app purchases against Bro Browser's subscription. PiPifier also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 50%). Bro Browser's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 324). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PiPifier sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bro Browser sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 Bro Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 324 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of PiPifier's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bro Browser's.

PiPifier ships an update weekly, Bro Browser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PiPifier | Bro Browser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipifier/id1234771095/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-browser-pip-video-player/id6450754039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 324 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Arno Appenzeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/515339331) | [European Apps Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633473927) |

## 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


### Bro Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bro-browser-pip-video-player/id6450754039)

Browse the web and multitask with a floating video player. Listen to videos with your screen locked. Features include a timer, photo viewer, and website favorites for seamless multitasking.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture video playback, Background audio playback on locked screen, Adjustable PiP window size and position, Integrated PiP timer, Always-visible clock, Picture-in-Picture photo viewer, Website favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bro Browser Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Picture in Picture Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Seamless video playback
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Useful picture-in-picture feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paid premium features
- 🚫 Restricted functionality without premium

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unreliable performance

**Requested features**

- Add casting capability
- Improve search and navigation
- Introduce a free ad-free mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PiPifier free?

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

### Is Bro Browser free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PiPifier or Bro Browser?

Bro Browser is rated higher. PiPifier averages 4.4 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while Bro Browser averages 4.5 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do PiPifier or Bro Browser have ads?

Neither PiPifier nor Bro Browser shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PiPifier or Bro Browser?

PiPifier ships an update weekly, and Bro Browser fortnightly. Most recently, PiPifier was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bro Browser on October 19, 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.*