Comparison

Magic PiP vs Pio Picker

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

Head to head
About

Magic PiP

View multiple types of content in a floating window that hovers over other applications. Supports images, videos, documents, web pages, and utility tools like clocks and timers. Easily share content to the PiP window for seamless multitasking.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-Picture window
  • Supports images and videos
  • View PDFs and TXT files
  • Display PowerPoint slides
  • Clipboard text viewer
  • Web page viewer
  • Clock, stopwatch, and timer
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You never think this is even possible. Magic PiP is an app that can let you view all kinds of stuff in the PiP window. And it can float above other apps, almost like a split-screen! Contents supported: Multiple Images / Video PDF / TXT PowerPoint Slides (.ppt / .pptx) Texts from the clipboard Web page Clock / Stopwatch / Timer Counter Allow open all the stuff from the share sheet. Allow turning pages in the PiP window. Also an auto page-turning feature for reading TXT files.

About

Pio Picker

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Pio Picker is a color picker and color extension tool that can be used on iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS, allowing you to easily capture beautiful colors around you anytime, anywhere. You can quickly copy Hex color codes, as well as different formats of Hex/RGB/HSB color codes for Objective-C/Swift/SwiftUI/JS/CSS/Java/Kotlin/Dart languages. 【Key Features】 - Instant color picking: Use the camera (iOS & iPadOS) or screen (MacOS) color picking function to easily obtain the desired color information. - Multiple editing modes: Support direct editing of colors in HEX, RGB, HSB, CMYK, Lab formats, and modify colors using the HSB color picker. - Color code generation: Easily copy Hex/RGB/HSB color codes in different formats for Objective-C/Swift/SwiftUI/JS/CSS/Java/Kotlin/Dart languages. - Color harmonization: Easily create new colors using color harmonization methods such as complementary colors and neighboring colors. - Personalized color palette: Save, edit, and organize color palettes to create your own color library. The color library will automatically sync to your iCloud. - Easy sharing: Quickly generate ASE color files for easy sharing. - History records: Automatically record color picking history to review and reuse every moment of inspiration. The color picking history will automatically sync to your iCloud. Whether you are a designer, artist, or developer, Pio Picker will become your reliable assistant, allowing you to quickly obtain the desired color information anytime, anywhere. It supports generating color codes in multiple formats for different languages, making your development process faster and more efficient. You can save, edit, and organize personalized color palettes, easily manage your color library, and share your ASE color files with others or publish them on social media. With Pio Picker, you can not only capture colors but also discover inspiration. It automatically records your color picking history, allowing you to review and reuse every moment of inspiration. Download Pio Picker now to unleash your creativity and explore the endless world of colors! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/e5f62bdd-bfac-41d7-a5e7-e5e9143dba14

Screenshots

Magic PiP4 screens
Pio Picker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic PiP at none against Pio Picker's 3. Magic PiP also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 23 months) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, 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

Magic PiP costs $1.99 and Pio Picker $3.99 up front. Pio Picker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Magic PiP asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic PiP ships an update every 5 weeks, Pio Picker every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Magic PiP versus Pio Picker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic PiPPio Picker
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.7 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJinyu Meng文飞 黄

In-app purchases

None

Magic PiP

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pio Picker

Subscriptions2
  • All Access7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • All Access7 Days trial$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • All Access$6.99

Questions

Is Magic PiP free?
Magic PiP costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pio Picker free?
Pio Picker costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Magic PiP or Pio Picker have ads?
Neither Magic PiP nor Pio Picker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic PiP or Pio Picker?
Magic PiP ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pio Picker every 23 months. Most recently, Magic PiP was updated on October 3, 2026 and Pio Picker on October 2, 2026.

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