Comparison

PiP & Background Video/iPlayer vs TubeInView

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

Head to head
About

PiP & Background Video/iPlayer

Watch videos in a floating picture-in-picture window or in the background. Organize your media with folders and secure it with a passcode. Adjust playback speed and screen orientation for a personalized viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture playback
  • Background video playback
  • Import videos from camera roll
  • Create custom folders
  • Passcode protection
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • Screen rotation
Features
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Overview iPlayer lets you import videos from your camera roll and play them in Picture in Picture or in the background while you use other apps. It was born from real requests: "I want to keep watching while I do something else" and "I just want to listen to the audio with the screen off." Great for: - Anyone who wants to chat or browse other apps while a video plays - Anyone who wants to listen to audio with the screen off - Anyone who wants videos organized into folders - Anyone who wants to save a video by simply pasting its URL Features - Picture in Picture playback - Background audio playback (with lock screen controls) - Import videos from the camera roll and organize them into folders - Paste a URL to download and save a video - Cross-folder playback queue (playlist) and per-video notes - Adjustable playback speed (0.3x-2x) - One-tap 90-degree screen rotation - Passcode lock - Dark mode support We're keeping iPlayer simple while continuing to add small features that make watching videos alongside other apps more comfortable.

About

TubeInView

Enhance your video streaming with a seamless, native app experience. Multitask with picture-in-picture mode and stream to your TV using Chromecast support. Enjoy a sleek dark mode for comfortable viewing.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Seamless native app experience
  • Chromecast support for iOS
  • Dark mode for reduced eye strain
  • Multitasking while watching videos
Features
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TubeInView: Your Ultimate Video & Streaming Companion! Key Features: • Picture-in-Picture Mode (PiP): Multitask like a pro with picture-in-picture mode, allowing you to watch videos while using other apps or browsing the web. • Seamless, Native App Experience: Enjoy a smooth, responsive interface that integrates effortlessly with your iOS device. • Chromecast on iOS: Stream your favorite videos directly to your TV with Chromecast support, bringing your content to the big screen with ease. • Dark Mode: Reduce eye strain and save battery life with our sleek and stylish dark mode, perfect for late-night viewing sessions. Upgrade your video streaming experience with TubeInView and enjoy your favorite content like never before. Download now and take control of your video world! Picture-in-Picture Mode Keep your videos playing while you multitask. With our Picture-in-Picture (PiP) feature, you can watch videos in a floating window while browsing other apps or surfing the web. Discover the power of seamless video streaming with TubeInView, the ultimate app designed to enhance your viewing experience across all your favorite platforms. Whether you're a binge-watcher, a casual viewer, or a content creator, TubeInView provides a unified and intuitive interface that makes managing your video content a breeze.

Screenshots

PiP & Background Video/iPlayer4 screens
TubeInView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TubeInView at none against PiP & Background Video/iPlayer's 1. TubeInView also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 9 months). PiP & Background Video/iPlayer's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PiP & Background Video/iPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TubeInView asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TubeInView holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of PiP & Background Video/iPlayer's written reviews are positive against 100% of TubeInView's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiP & Background Video/iPlayer ships an update every 9 months, TubeInView weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PiP & Background Video/iPlayer versus TubeInView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiP & Background Video/iPlayerTubeInView
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB43 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKoichiro UmemiyaMohammed Ahmed

Customer experience

PiP & Background Video/iPlayer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

TubeInView

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PiP & Background Video/iPlayer

One-time1
  • Premium$7.99
None

TubeInView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PiP & Background Video/iPlayer free?
PiP & Background Video/iPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TubeInView free?
TubeInView is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PiP & Background Video/iPlayer or TubeInView?
TubeInView is rated higher. PiP & Background Video/iPlayer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TubeInView averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do PiP & Background Video/iPlayer or TubeInView have ads?
PiP & Background Video/iPlayer shows ads; TubeInView does not.
Which is updated more often, PiP & Background Video/iPlayer or TubeInView?
PiP & Background Video/iPlayer ships an update every 9 months, and TubeInView weekly. Most recently, PiP & Background Video/iPlayer was updated on November 3, 2026 and TubeInView on November 4, 2026.

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