# PiPifier vs VideoMate

PiPifier and VideoMate both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of PiPifier's written reviews are positive against 0% of VideoMate's. PiPifier also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (324 vs 7). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

PiPifier is free to download; VideoMate costs $0.99 up front. PiPifier sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and VideoMate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.4 for VideoMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PiPifier has 324 ratings behind it against 7, 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 0% of VideoMate's.

PiPifier ships an update weekly, VideoMate every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PiPifier | VideoMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pipifier/id1234771095/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videomate-casting-for-safari/id6471191480/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **324** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **75.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arno Appenzeller](https://appshunter.io/developer/515339331) | [Ameen Mody](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231983233) |

## 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


### VideoMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videomate-casting-for-safari/id6471191480)

Stream web videos from Safari to your TV or device. Offers precise playback control, including speed adjustment and seeking. Enables picture-in-picture for a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Cast web videos to TV, Adjust playback speed (0.25x - 5.0x), Precise seek bar with +/- buttons, Full playback controls (play/pause, skip), Picture-in-picture mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Unlimited All Devices | $2.99 | per month |
| 6 Month Unlimited All Devices | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Unlimited All Devices | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PiPifier free?

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

### Is VideoMate free?

VideoMate costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PiPifier or VideoMate?

VideoMate is rated higher. PiPifier averages 4.4 out of 5 from 324 ratings, while VideoMate averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do PiPifier or VideoMate have ads?

Neither PiPifier nor VideoMate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PiPifier or VideoMate?

PiPifier ships an update weekly, and VideoMate every 6 days. Most recently, PiPifier was updated on October 24, 2026 and VideoMate on October 24, 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.*