# EXTENSION.app vs Unscreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EXTENSION.app at 78% against Unscreen's 55%. EXTENSION.app also leads on ratings volume (4.9K vs 80) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Unscreen's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EXTENSION.app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Unscreen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EXTENSION.app holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXTENSION.app has 4.9K ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of EXTENSION.app's written reviews are positive against 55% of Unscreen's.

EXTENSION.app ships an update every 5 weeks, Unscreen monthly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EXTENSION.app | Unscreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extensionapp/id1533525753/reviews)** | [4.3 (80 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscreen-control-daily-usage/id1642460506/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.9K** | 80 |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 54.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [X.app](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397532342) | [Denk Alexandru](https://appshunter.io/developer/551756299) |

## What reviewers say

### EXTENSION.app

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extensionapp/id1533525753)

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:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EXTENSION+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| EXTENSION+ Monthly for Family | $1.99 | per month |
| EXTENSION+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| EXTENSION+ Yearly for Family | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Works as described
- 💡 Useful for multitasking
- 🔒 No data collection
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🚫 Compatibility problems with some apps
- 💤 Automatic closing of the window after video ends

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### Unscreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unscreen-control-daily-usage/id1642460506)

This app helps you break screen addiction and improve focus by locking distracting apps and websites. Set custom timers, recurring sessions, and multiple profiles to disconnect during work, school, or social time.

**Highlights:** Lock addictive apps and websites, Reduce daily scrolling time, Set recurring sessions or quick timers, Create multiple user profiles, Password and biometric protection, Parental control features

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EXTENSION.app free?

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

### Is Unscreen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EXTENSION.app or Unscreen?

EXTENSION.app is rated higher. EXTENSION.app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Unscreen averages 4.3 from 80 ratings.

### Do EXTENSION.app or Unscreen have ads?

Neither EXTENSION.app nor Unscreen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EXTENSION.app or Unscreen?

EXTENSION.app ships an update every 5 weeks, and Unscreen monthly. Most recently, EXTENSION.app was updated on September 25, 2026 and Unscreen on September 25, 2026.

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