Comparison

PiPButton vs Fav Timer

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

Head to head
About

PiPButton

Instantly activate picture-in-picture mode in Safari with a single click. This tool allows you to pop out videos into a floating, resizable window, enabling multitasking and uninterrupted viewing while browsing or working. Enjoy a seamless and flexible video experience on your favorite platforms.

Highlights
  • Instant Picture-in-Picture Activation
  • Support for Popular Video Platforms
  • Resizable Floating Video Window
  • Optimized for Safari
  • Multi-tasking Friendly
  • Automatic Updates
Features
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PiPButton – Effortlessly Watch Videos in Picture-in-Picture Mode in Safari Unlock a seamless, premium video experience with PiPButton, the ultimate tool for instantly activating Picture-in-Picture mode in Safari. With a single click, you can pop out videos into a floating, resizable window, allowing you to watch your content while multitasking or browsing, all without interruption. Designed for power users, PiPButton transforms the way you enjoy videos online—whether you’re working, reading, or simply exploring the web, PiPButton ensures your video stays in view, allowing you to stay productive and entertained at the same time. Key Features: • Instant Picture-in-Picture Activation Quickly toggle Picture-in-Picture mode with a single click from your Safari toolbar, instantly turning any video into a floating window. • Seamless Support for Popular Video Platforms PiPButton works flawlessly with most major video platforms, including YouTube, Vimeo, and others, giving you smooth access to Picture-in-Picture on your favorite sites. • Resizable Floating Video Window Customize your viewing experience by resizing the floating video player to your preferred dimensions, whether for focused viewing or a quick glance. • Optimized for Safari Built specifically for Safari, PiPButton provides a smooth, efficient, and optimized experience that works flawlessly within the browser environment. • Multi-tasking Friendly Watch videos while browsing other sites, reading articles, checking emails, or working on documents. PiPButton ensures videos stay visible without interfering with your workflow. • Automatic Updates & Enhancements Regular updates ensure PiPButton remains compatible with the latest web technologies, offering new features and maintaining top-tier performance. Why PiPButton? PiPButton isn’t just another video tool—it’s designed for users who demand the best. With its intuitive interface and seamless functionality, PiPButton makes watching videos a more flexible, enjoyable experience. Say goodbye to distractions and interruptions and embrace a smarter way to view online content. Whether you’re a professional juggling tasks, a content creator, or someone who enjoys a smooth browsing experience, PiPButton provides the best way to keep your videos in view while you work or play. Important Notes: • Exclusively for Safari PiPButton works only in Safari and is not supported by browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. • Premium Features Unlock more customization options and enjoy priority updates with a premium version of PiPButton. Experience the Future of Video Watching Get started with PiPButton today and enjoy a premium, distraction-free video experience. Watch, browse, and work—all at the same time, effortlessly.

About

Fav Timer

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Fav Timer — your fav, in the frame. Most timers sit on top of your wallpaper. Fav Timer puts the timer inside the picture — your image, GIF, or video and the analog dial become one scene. Spin to start, watch the time drain away, and focus with your fav right there. Make it a scene Any photo or GIF as your background — or video, with Premium. Crop it, position it, make it fit — your original file is never touched. Your favorite character. Your bias. Your fighter jet. That one photo that calms you down. If you love it, it goes on the dial. Spin, don't type A 48-tick analog dial. Spin to start, tap to pause, hold to end. Time drains as a gradient, so you feel it instead of reading it. Pomodoro for deep work, or any length you want. One tap, a whole new mood (Premium) Give each tag its own theme — #study, #workout, #reading. Then tap that tag on the main screen and the whole scene swaps before you start. A different fav for every part of your day. Nothing but the scene Double-tap the background and the interface disappears — just your fav and the time left. Nothing else to look at. That it makes a good screenshot is a side effect. Focus, rewarded Titles, tags, and notes on every session — tagging is free. A daily goal ring, weekly charts, and a Lock Screen Live Activity so you can start your break without opening the app. Yours, and only yours No account. No server. No ads. No analytics. Photos you set as a background are copied into the app's private storage on your device and never leave it. Free includes the full timer, image and GIF scenes, one custom theme, and your recent history. Premium is a one-time purchase — not a subscription — unlocking unlimited themes, Arc and Wedge dial styles, tag auto-swap, video backgrounds with loop trimming, and full history search.

Screenshots

PiPButton1 screens
Fav Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fav Timer at Free against PiPButton's $2.99. PiPButton's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Fav Timer is free to download; PiPButton costs $2.99 up front. PiPButton sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Fav Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PiPButton ships an update fortnightly, Fav Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PiPButton versus Fav Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiPButtonFav Timer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucas Exequiel Di TomaseHYUNGKI KIM

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PiPButton

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription Plan$1.991 Month
  • 6 Months Subscription Plan$4.996 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription Plan$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Fav Timer

One-time1
  • Fav Timer Premium$3.99

Questions

Is PiPButton free?
PiPButton costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Fav Timer free?
Fav Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PiPButton or Fav Timer have ads?
Neither PiPButton nor Fav Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PiPButton or Fav Timer?
PiPButton ships an update fortnightly, and Fav Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, PiPButton was updated on October 19, 2026 and Fav Timer on October 20, 2026.

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