EXTENSION.app vs Amble
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Picture-in-Picture video mode
- Simultaneous video playback
- Background audio playback
- Share extensions for videos
- Safari browser extensions
- iMessage extension for videos
- Customizable shortcuts
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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 EXTENSION.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
Amble
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Amble helps you stay active and focused by automatically managing your app access based on your movement. When you're walking or running, your selected apps are unlocked. When you stop moving, they're blocked—encouraging you to get up and stay active. KEY FEATURES • Automatic App Blocking Select which apps to block, and Amble uses Apple's Screen Time API to automatically lock them when you're stationary and unlock them when you start moving. • Smart Movement Detection Uses advanced motion sensors, step counting, and location data to accurately detect when you're walking, running, or stationary. Works even when the app is in the background. • Safety First Apps are automatically blocked when you're in a vehicle, helping you stay focused on the road. • Battery Efficient Choose from multiple monitoring levels—from minimal battery usage to continuous monitoring—so you can balance responsiveness with battery life. • Background Monitoring Keeps working even when you're using other apps, so your selected apps stay blocked or unlocked based on your movement. • Real-Time Notifications Get notified when your movement state changes, so you always know when apps are blocked or unlocked. • Simple & Intuitive Clean, modern interface that shows your current movement status at a glance. See your steps, movement state, and blocking status all in one place. HOW IT WORKS 1. Grant Screen Time access and select which apps you want to control 2. Grant location and motion permissions for movement detection 3. Start moving—when you walk or run, your apps unlock automatically 4. Stop moving—when you're stationary, your apps are blocked 5. Stay active to keep your apps accessible PERFECT FOR • Anyone who wants to reduce screen time while sedentary • People looking to stay more active throughout the day • Those who want to break the habit of checking apps while sitting • Fitness enthusiasts who want movement-based app control PRIVACY & SECURITY • All movement detection happens on your device • No data is collected or transmitted • Uses Apple's built-in Screen Time API for app blocking • Your app selections are stored locally on your device Start your journey to a more active lifestyle today. Download Amble and let movement unlock your digital world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Amble at none against EXTENSION.app's 4. EXTENSION.app's advantage is device support (6 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. EXTENSION.app sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Amble asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | EXTENSION.app | Amble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | X.app | ALESSANDRO H G CAVOLI |
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
Amble
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EXTENSION.app
- 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
Amble
No in-app purchases









