Comparison

PiPifier vs PiP Splitware

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

PiP Splitware

Enhance your mobile experience with a floating window for seamless multitasking. Watch videos, browse the web, or view documents while using other applications simultaneously. Enjoy background audio playback and an integrated ad blocker for uninterrupted use.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture video playback
  • Background audio playback
  • Ad blocker
  • Floating browser
  • Floating document viewer
  • Simultaneous app windows
Features
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PiP Splitware is the perfect floating app for iOS. You can watch YouTube videos in the floating window while using other apps. - PiP For YouTube - Background Audio Playback - Ad Blocker You can easily display any content in the floating window using the PiP(picture-in-picture) feature. - Floating Browser - Floating Notes - Floating Document Viewer (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT and more) - Floating Music Player - Floating Video Player - Floating Photo Viewer Open more apps at the same time in floating windows and enjoy real multitasking! Auto-Renewal Subscription Terms Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. Auto-renewal: Subscription period is 1 month ($0.99 USD) or 1 year ($3.99 USD). Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours in advance. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/splitware/privacy User Agreement: https://sites.google.com/view/splitware/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula If you have any problem with the app, contact us via seasons_feedback@outlook.com for help!

Screenshots

PiPifier3 screens
PiP Splitware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PiPifier at none against PiP Splitware's shown. PiPifier also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 PiP Splitware sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 PiP Splitware. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 323 and 142 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of PiPifier's written reviews are positive against 70% of PiP Splitware's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiPifier ships an update weekly, PiP Splitware monthly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PiPifier versus PiP Splitware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiPifierPiP Splitware
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (323 ratings)4.5 (142 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings323 — better142
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArno Appenzeller5Season Limited

Customer experience

PiPifier

All ratings323 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral3.7%
Negative12.1%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative19.5%

PiP Splitware

All ratings142 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative23.3%

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

PiP Splitware

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
2 purchases

PiP Splitware

Subscriptions2
  • Montly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$5.991 Year

Questions

Is PiPifier free?
PiPifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PiP Splitware free?
PiP Splitware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PiPifier or PiP Splitware?
PiP Splitware is rated higher. PiPifier averages 4.4 out of 5 from 323 ratings, while PiP Splitware averages 4.5 from 142 ratings.
Do PiPifier or PiP Splitware have ads?
PiP Splitware shows ads; PiPifier does not.
Which is updated more often, PiPifier or PiP Splitware?
PiPifier ships an update weekly, and PiP Splitware monthly. Most recently, PiPifier was updated on October 1, 2026 and PiP Splitware on October 1, 2026.

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