Comparison

Mapaper vs UnblockPiP

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

Head to head
About

Mapaper

This app automatically visualizes your current location on your home screen using live map wallpapers. Set custom trigger rules, such as arriving at home or work, to update the map display.

Highlights
  • Live map wallpapers
  • Automatic location visualization
  • Custom trigger rules
  • Uses system shortcuts for wallpaper setting
  • Map data from Mapbox and OpenStreetMap
Features
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- Introduction Mapaper is a map live wallpaper app that utilizes the 'set wallpaper' function existing in the system shortcuts app on iOS 14.3. Set your own trigger rule like when arriving at your home or workplace and let Mapaper automatically visualize your location on the home screen. - Copyright Notice Mapaper uses map data from Mapbox and OpenStreetMap and their data sources. To learn more, visit https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps/ and http://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright.

About

UnblockPiP

This Safari extension allows you to detach web videos into a Picture in Picture window, enabling background playback while you multitask. Enjoy seamless video and audio continuity across apps and browsing sessions.

Highlights
  • Detach videos into Picture in Picture
  • Background audio playback
  • Safari extension integration
  • Quick access to recent videos
  • Private by design, no tracking
  • One-time purchase
Features
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Stop letting websites lock your video screen. UnblockPiP turns web videos into a floating mini-window so you can multi-task across your phone or iPad. Watch tutorials while taking notes, keep lectures open while browsing, or listen to long-form interviews with your screen turned off. If a video plays in Safari, UnblockPiP lets you pop it out - even on websites that try to block standard floating playback. What You Can Do Pop Out Any Video: Shrink web videos into a floating window that stays on top while you text, work, scroll, or switch between apps. Listen with Your Screen Locked: Keep audio playing in the background when you switch apps or turn off your screen—perfect for interviews, podcasts, and video lectures. One-Tap Control: A simple button appears right on web video players. Tap it once to pop the video out instantly. Quick History: Easily jump back to recently popped-out videos without searching for the webpage again. 100% Private: Operates entirely on your device. Zero ads, zero tracking, and zero personal data collected. Pay Once, Own Forever: No recurring subscriptions or hidden paywalls. Setup in 3 Fast Steps Open Safari and tap the Page Menu icon in the address bar. Tap Manage Extensions and toggle UnblockPiP on. Grant permission for the websites you visit, then tap the new Detach button on any video. Privacy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://riyapekar.blogspot.com/2026/05/privacy-policy-unblockpip.html Terms of Service: https://riyapekar.blogspot.com/2026/05/terms-of-service-unblockpip.html

Screenshots

Mapaper4 screens
UnblockPiP4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mapaper and UnblockPiP both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Mapaper's written reviews are positive against 17% of UnblockPiP's. Mapaper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). UnblockPiP's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Mapaper sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UnblockPiP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Mapaper against 4.0 for UnblockPiP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Mapaper's written reviews are positive against 17% of UnblockPiP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapaper ships an update every 4 days, UnblockPiP every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mapaper versus UnblockPiP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapaperUnblockPiP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (15 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer昊天 郑Valeriya Pekar

Customer experience

Mapaper

All ratings15 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

UnblockPiP

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mapaper

One-time1
  • Full Access$0.99
3 purchases

UnblockPiP

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$18.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime purchase$29.99

Questions

Is Mapaper free?
Mapaper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UnblockPiP free?
UnblockPiP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mapaper or UnblockPiP?
UnblockPiP is rated higher. Mapaper averages 3.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while UnblockPiP averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Mapaper or UnblockPiP have ads?
UnblockPiP shows ads; Mapaper does not.
Which is updated more often, Mapaper or UnblockPiP?
Mapaper ships an update every 4 days, and UnblockPiP every 9 days. Most recently, Mapaper was updated on September 29, 2026 and UnblockPiP on September 24, 2026.

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