Comparison

EXTENSION.app vs Vivio

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 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

About

Vivio

Features
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Vivio is an AI-powered inspection and documentation assistant designed for automotive service, maintenance, and vehicle inspection workflows. It helps technicians efficiently record inspection findings using voice input and photos, while automatically organizing information into structured inspection records. With Vivio, technicians can speak naturally during vehicle inspections and capture photos as needed. The app converts voice input into text, associates it with inspection items, and organizes the data into clear and consistent inspection notes, reducing manual typing and repetitive documentation. Vivio combines speech recognition, image capture, and intelligent data processing to support standardized inspection workflows. It helps ensure inspection records are complete, well-structured, and easy to review, improving internal communication and customer transparency. Key Features: • Voice-based inspection notes with automatic transcription • Photo capture for documenting vehicle conditions • Structured inspection records generated from voice and images • AI-assisted organization of inspection information • Integration support with service and inspection management systems

Screenshots

EXTENSION.app4 screens
Vivio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vivio at none against EXTENSION.app's 4. Vivio also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). EXTENSION.app's advantage is device support (6 vs 2). 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. Vivio asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EXTENSION.app ships an update every 6 weeks, Vivio every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EXTENSION.app versus Vivio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXTENSION.appVivio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB220 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperX.appAUTOX3 (HK) LIMITED

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

Vivio

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

Vivio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXTENSION.app free?
EXTENSION.app is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vivio free?
Vivio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EXTENSION.app or Vivio have ads?
Neither EXTENSION.app nor Vivio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EXTENSION.app or Vivio?
EXTENSION.app ships an update every 6 weeks, and Vivio every 6 days. Most recently, EXTENSION.app was updated on November 7, 2026 and Vivio on October 31, 2026.

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