Comparison

EXTENSION.app vs Wingnut Connect

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

Head to head
About

EXTENSION.app

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
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EXTENSION.app is the all-in-one extension app for iOS, iPadOS, iMessage, watchOS, macOS, tvOS and visionOS. ■■■ EXTENSION.app for iOS and iPadOS ■ In-App Web Browser: - Automatic activation of "Picture-in-Picture" video mode on supported websites. - Simultaneous playback of "Picture-in-Picture" video with other video apps, without sound. ■ In-App Video Picker: - Selection of video files from Files app, iCloud Drive and On My Device directories. - Selection of music videos from Music Library. - Selection of videos from Photo Library. - Simultaneous playback of "Picture-in-Picture" video with other video apps, with or without sound. ■ Share extensions: - Player > Picture-in-Picture: extension activates Picture-in-Picture mode for videos. - Player > Picture-in-Picture Mix: extension activates Picture-in-Picture mode for videos to play simultaneously with other video apps, without sound. - Player > Fullscreen: extension activates Fullscreen mode for videos. - Player > AirPlay: extension activates AirPlay for sharing video to another device. - Player > Background Audio extension plays video in background. - Supported apps: Safari, Photos, Files, Messages and other apps with a Share button. ■ Safari browser extensions: - Player > Picture-in-Picture: extension activates Picture-in-Picture mode for videos. - Player > Picture-in-Picture Mix: extension activates Picture-in-Picture mode for videos to play simultaneously with other video apps, without sound. - Player > Fullscreen: extension activates Fullscreen mode for videos. - Player > AirPlay: extension activates AirPlay for sharing video and audio to another device. - Player > Background Audio extension plays video and audio in background. - Player > Mute: extension mutes or unmutes video and audio. - Player > Loop: extension loops video and audio playback. - Player > Skip Forward and Backward: extension skips forward or backward 15 seconds of video and audio. - Player > Next: extension skips to the next video and audio, or skips to the end of video and audio. ■ Shortcuts: - Collection of Shortcuts to launch X.app from Home Screen, Action Button, Tap Back or automation. - "Browser" shortcut to open In-App Web Browser with On Screen website, Clipboard or list of suggested websites. - "Browser > Favorite" shortcut to open favorite website. - "Files" shortcut to open Files picker. - "Photo Library" shortcut to open Photo Library picker. ■■■ EXTENSION.app for iMessage - Activation of "Picture-in-Picture" video mode via Copy&Paste and Drag&Drop of a video or a website URL from a conversation. ■■■ EXTENSION.app for watchOS ■ In-App Web Browser: - Input of a website URL to open a website. ■ Web Search: - Supported search engines: Google, Bing or DuckDuckGo. --- EXTENSION.app is free to use and provides an optional auto-renewable subscription. EXTENSION+ is a Universal Subscription, which hides “Subscription Banner” at the top of the app and unlocks additional features on all supported platforms: iOS, iPadOS, iMessage, watchOS, macOS, tvOS and visionOS. Features, which require EXTENSION+ subscription, are marked with (+) sign. Terms of Use: https://extension.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://extension.app/privacy

About

Wingnut Connect

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Wingnut Connect allows you to connect to your Wingnut data collector over a local network to view the live input data of you mechanical system. Wingnut Connect will scan your local network for Wingnut data collection devices so that you choose which Wingnut you'd like to connect to. Alternatively you may manually enter the serial number on the back of your Wingnut t connect immediately. Once connected, you'll be able to see a live data stream of the sensor inputs from your Wingnut. Input data will be presented both in raw analog voltages and binary states, as well as calculated temperatures, currents, pressures, and operational states based on the Wingnut's configuration. Wingnut Connect is intended to be used for validating and troubleshooting Wingnut installations in the field while connected to an operating mechanical system.

Screenshots

EXTENSION.app4 screens
Wingnut Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wingnut Connect at none against EXTENSION.app's 4. Wingnut Connect also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). EXTENSION.app's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (6 vs 3). On price and ads 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. EXTENSION.app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Wingnut Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EXTENSION.app ships an update every 5 weeks, Wingnut Connect every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EXTENSION.app versus Wingnut Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXTENSION.appWingnut Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (4.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperX.appWingnut IoT Inc.

Bugs and requests

EXTENSION.app

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Wingnut Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

EXTENSION.app

Subscriptions4
  • EXTENSION+ Monthly$0.991 Month
  • EXTENSION+ Monthly for Family$1.991 Month
  • EXTENSION+ Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • EXTENSION+ Yearly for Family3 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

Wingnut Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXTENSION.app free?
EXTENSION.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wingnut Connect free?
Wingnut Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EXTENSION.app or Wingnut Connect have ads?
Neither EXTENSION.app nor Wingnut Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXTENSION.app or Wingnut Connect?
EXTENSION.app ships an update every 5 weeks, and Wingnut Connect every 5 months. Most recently, EXTENSION.app was updated on October 16, 2026 and Wingnut Connect on September 28, 2026.

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