Comparison

UPAD V vs PiPShortcut

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UPAD V

This app transforms your device into a powerful digital notebook. It offers a realistic handwriting experience for notes, diaries, and planners, along with robust PDF editing capabilities. Easily insert images, type text, draw shapes, and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Realistic handwriting feel
  • PDF file editing
  • Image insertion and editing
  • Text typing with formatting
  • Shape and table creation
  • Document sharing and printing
  • Variety of templates
Features
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Finally, UPAD has re-arrived! When downloading UPAD, your iPad becomes more of a worthy instrument. UPAD is the best application for handwriting. Write on it, just like you would on a sheet of paper. You can use this for a diary, planner, lecture note, conference note, letters, Calligraphy, etc. Create documents with easier-than-ever-to-use interface and a variety of features [The best feel of writing] - Write fast and easy—like when you handwrite on a sheet of paper. - When you’re listening to a lecture or at a conference, you can draw, modify, and write fast. - You may rest your palm on the screen. It is made to recognize just the touch-pen. - No other application allows the feeling of writing like UPAD. - It allows the “real” feeling of handwriting. [PDF Editing] - Read and edit PDF files with UPAD. - Edit PDF files with add/copy/delete functions. - Add handwriting, texts, pictures, etc. to PDF files. - Manage theses, lecture notes, manuals, musical notes, etc. in PDF format effectively. [Easier-than-ever-to-use image insertion] - Save multiple pictures in a form of documents easily. - You can capture a part of a map or web page and save it to a file. - This provides you with special effects and frames that will enhance images. - You no longer need to move back and forth from one application to another. [Typing] - You can enter words by using a keyboard. - This includes various fonts, sizes, backgrounds, and alignments that are in Microsoft Word. [Shapes] - You can put in callouts, rectangles, arrows, circles, etc. easily. - You’ll be able to draw a table easily. [Sharing documents] - You’ll be able to share not only emails, but SMS such as Facebook and Tweeter through iMessage. - You can print out documents immediately through Air Printer. - You can send UPAD documents to all applications that can read images and PDF’s. [A variety of easy templates] - Set up schedules monthly/weekly/daily. - This provides various templates you need when you create a document. - You may use the image of your choice as the background. [Safe backing-up] - You can now back-up not only as a whole, but partially—one document at a time. - It’s possible to back-up and restore quickly and stably. This app is not support iCloud sync.

About

PiPShortcut

Instantly pop out videos from Safari into a floating, resizable window with a keyboard shortcut. Enjoy seamless multitasking and an uninterrupted video experience while working or browsing.

Highlights
  • Instant Picture-in-Picture activation via keyboard shortcut
  • Works with popular video platforms in Safari
  • Resizable and always-on-top floating window
  • Optimized for Safari on macOS
  • Enhances productivity through multitasking
  • Minimalist and unobtrusive design
Features
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PiPShortcut – Effortless Picture-in-Picture for Safari Unlock a new level of convenience and productivity with PiPShortcut, the premium solution for seamlessly viewing videos in Picture-in-Picture mode in Safari. With a simple keyboard shortcut, PiPShortcut enables you to instantly pop out videos into a floating, resizable window that stays on top of other content. Whether you’re working, browsing, or multitasking, you’ll enjoy a truly immersive video experience without interruption. Gone are the days of fumbling through menus or searching for PiP buttons on websites. PiPShortcut gives you direct access to Picture-in-Picture on supported platforms, making it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite videos while you continue with other tasks. With its intuitive design, PiPShortcut streamlines your workflow and enhances your browsing experience. Key Features: • Instant Picture-in-Picture Activation: With a single keyboard shortcut ⌘ + ⇧ + J, instantly pop out videos into a floating window, no need to hunt for PiP buttons or options. • Wide Compatibility: Works effortlessly with most popular video platforms in Safari, including YouTube, Vimeo, Netflix, and many others. • Fully Resizable & Always-On-Top: Resize the PiP window to suit your needs, and keep it on top of other windows so you can watch while you work, browse, or multitask. • Optimized for Safari: PiPShortcut is built specifically for Safari to deliver the smoothest, most reliable performance, ensuring that you enjoy the best possible viewing experience on macOS. • Improved Productivity: Watch videos while you work, browse, or engage in other tasks—multitask with ease and stay focused without switching tabs or losing your place. • Elegant, Minimalist Design: The simple and unobtrusive interface allows you to focus on your content without distractions. Why Choose PiPShortcut? PiPShortcut isn’t just another extension; it’s a premium tool designed to elevate your online video experience. If you enjoy watching videos while working or multitasking, PiPShortcut offers the flexibility you need to manage multiple tasks efficiently without sacrificing the enjoyment of your content. With PiPShortcut, you can: Streamline your video-watching experience with quick, easy access to Picture-in-Picture mode. Keep videos floating on your screen as you work, browse, or engage with other applications. Enjoy a seamless, distraction-free video experience without having to jump between tabs or windows. PiPShortcut’s performance is fast, reliable, and perfectly integrated into Safari, offering a smooth and consistent experience every time you use it. Designed for users who want a premium, professional tool to enhance their digital workflow, PiPShortcut is the only Picture-in-Picture solution you’ll need. Important Notes: • Safari Only: PiPShortcut is designed exclusively for Safari and will not function in other browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. • Keyboard Required: A keyboard is necessary to use this extension, as the PiP activation relies on a specific shortcut. Elevate Your Browsing Experience Today PiPShortcut was created for those who demand the best from their apps. Whether you're a content creator, professional, or anyone who regularly juggles multiple tasks, PiPShortcut will transform how you experience videos in Safari. Start using PiPShortcut today and make your online viewing experience more flexible, productive, and enjoyable. Get PiPShortcut now and experience the power of Picture-in-Picture in Safari—faster, easier, and more efficient than ever before.

Screenshots

UPAD V4 screens
PiPShortcut4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PiPShortcut at 100% against UPAD V's 43%. PiPShortcut also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99). UPAD V's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

UPAD V costs $9.99 and PiPShortcut $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
UPAD V versus PiPShortcut: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPAD VPiPShortcut
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.2 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTaeJin KimLucas Exequiel Di Tomase

Customer experience

UPAD V

All ratings24 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral12.5%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative51.4%

PiPShortcut

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

UPAD V

No in-app purchases

None

PiPShortcut

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UPAD V free?
UPAD V costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PiPShortcut free?
PiPShortcut costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do UPAD V or PiPShortcut have ads?
Neither UPAD V nor PiPShortcut shows ads.

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