# uDown vs Pip

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pip at none against uDown's 1. Pip also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). uDown's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. uDown sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Pip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pip holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pip has 1.5K ratings behind it against 282, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of uDown's written reviews are positive against 41% of Pip's.

uDown ships an update every 2 months, Pip every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | uDown | Pip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udown/id1592827217/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-video-player/id6444033332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 282 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.1% of reviews | **41.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 36 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Memon Mahmmad Irshad Abdulbhai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558855075) | [Hamza van der Meer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651739359) |

## What reviewers say

### uDown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/udown/id1592827217)

Play YouTube videos in slow motion with this application. Simply paste a YouTube video link into the app and select play to enjoy your desired playback speed. Offers a monthly subscription for access.

**Highlights:** Play YouTube videos in slow motion, Paste YouTube video links, Simple to use interface, Monthly subscription option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| uDown Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🌟 Good quality downloads
- ✅ Works without payment
- ✨ No ads (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent errors and bugs
- ❌ Downloads failing
- 📉 Poor video quality
- ⏳ Slow download speeds
- 🚫 Unsupported URLs

**Reported bugs**

- Downloads fail with errors
- Unsupported URL messages
- Videos download in low quality (e.g., 360p instead of 1080p)
- App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- Download process stops at a certain percentage

**Requested features**

- Fix download errors
- Improve video quality options
- Address slow download speeds
- Resolve unsupported URL issues
- Reduce ad frequency


### Pip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-video-player/id6444033332)

This app provides a full-featured video player for your device's files. It supports both foreground and background Picture-in-Picture modes, making it convenient for managing and watching your video collection.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture mode, Foreground video playback, Background video playback, Plays device video files, Full-featured player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great video player features
- 💡 Useful file management capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy downloads and playback issues
- 💸 Excessive ads and lack of paid option
- 🔍 Privacy concerns with file access

**Reported bugs**

- Subtitles turning on by themselves
- Videos not playing or showing black screen
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Option to play videos at custom speeds
- Ability to remember video playback position
- Support for more video file formats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is uDown free?

uDown is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pip free?

Pip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, uDown or Pip?

Pip is rated higher. uDown averages 4.3 out of 5 from 282 ratings, while Pip averages 4.5 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do uDown or Pip have ads?

Pip shows ads; uDown does not.

### Which is updated more often, uDown or Pip?

uDown ships an update every 2 months, and Pip every 4 weeks. Most recently, uDown was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pip on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*