OpenInYT vs UnblockPiP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OpenInYT
This utility extension allows users to seamlessly open links from Safari directly into their preferred social media and video platforms. It supports a wide range of popular applications, streamlining content access and enhancing browsing efficiency.
- Open Safari links in YouTube
- Direct access to Twitch, TikTok, Instagram
- Support for Spotify, Dcard, Discord
- Integration with Facebook and Bilibili
- Seamless Reddit link handling
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Safari Extension Open In Youtube Music, Youtube, Twitch, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, Dcard, Discord, Facebook, Bilibili and Reddit
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenInYT at 78% against UnblockPiP's 17%. OpenInYT also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). UnblockPiP's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months). On price, monetization model, 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
Both are free to download. UnblockPiP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. OpenInYT asks for nothing beyond the download.
OpenInYT holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of OpenInYT's written reviews are positive against 17% of UnblockPiP's.
OpenInYT ships an update every 8 months, UnblockPiP every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenInYT | UnblockPiP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (16 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chung Hui Huang | Valeriya Pekar |
Customer experience
OpenInYT
UnblockPiP
In-app purchases
OpenInYT
No in-app purchases
UnblockPiP
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$18.991 Year
- Lifetime purchase$29.99
