Comparison

PiP vs PiP Float

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

Head to head
About

PiP

Play videos and music in a floating window while using other apps. This utility allows for background playback from YouTube and Safari, and supports various media types including images, PDFs, and text.

Highlights
  • Background playback for videos and music
  • Picture-in-Picture for Safari
  • Multi-media PiP (photos, camera, files)
  • PDF and text in PiP mode
  • Built-in PiP browser
Features
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PiP - Picture in Picture allows you to play videos in picture-in-picture from the Youtube or Safari application. Key Features: • Background Playback Keep your videos and music playing in the background while you multitask with other apps. • Safari Extension Effortlessly activate Picture-in-Picture mode right from your Safari browser. • Share Videos Seamlessly share YouTube or video links to play directly in PiP mode. • Multi-Media PiP Experience Picture-in-Picture for images and videos from your Photos, Camera, and Files app in a convenient floating window. • PDF PiP Open PDFs in a floating PiP window so you can read documents while working in other apps. • Text PiP Display text in PiP mode for quick reading, note reference, or multitasking. • PiP Browser Browse the web and watch videos simultaneously with our built-in browser and dedicated PiP button. Try PiP today and redefine how you enjoy videos and multimedia content on your iOS device! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://supagarn-pa.com/PiP/privacy-policy

About

PiP Float

This app enables true multitasking on your iPhone and iPad by allowing you to display content in floating windows. Browse the web, view documents, play media, and manage notes all at once.

Highlights
  • Floating browser for web browsing and video playback
  • Document viewer for PDF, DOC, and TXT files
  • Media player for personal videos and photos
  • Smart clipboard manager with categorization
  • Floating notes, clock, timer, and stopwatch
  • Resizable and movable floating windows
  • Split screen multitasking support
Features
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PiP Float is the ultimate floating window app for iPhone and iPad. Experience true multitasking with picture-in-picture mode that lets you display any content in floating windows while using other apps. FLOATING BROWSER Browse any website in a floating window Watch web videos from any site while texting Open multiple browser tabs simultaneously Full web browsing experience in PiP mode Access your favorite video streaming platforms DOCUMENT VIEWER View PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, and PPT files Automatic and manual page turning Read documents while working on other tasks Perfect for studying and productivity MEDIA PLAYER Play your personal videos in floating window View photos from your library in PiP mode Continuous audio playback Keep media accessible while multitasking SMART CLIPBOARD MANAGER Automatically saves everything you copy (up to 100 items) Smart categories: Emails, Links, Prices, Phone Numbers, Code Navigate clipboard history in floating window One-tap copy for any past item Perfect for shopping and research Private and secure - local storage only PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS Floating Notes for quick memos Clock, Timer, and Stopwatch display Countdown timer in floating window Stay organized with floating reminders ADVANCED FEATURES Multiple floating windows at once Resizable and movable windows Picture-in-picture for all content types Seamless app switching Customizable window appearance Split screen multitasking PERFECT FOR Watching tutorials while practicing Reading documents during video calls Taking notes while browsing Comparing prices while shopping online Keeping track of copied information Monitoring time while working Viewing references while creating PiP Float transforms your iPhone and iPad into a true multitasking powerhouse. Display any content in floating windows and boost your productivity today! Note: Content played through the browser is subject to the terms of service of the websites you visit. PiP Float is a browser and productivity tool that does not modify or interfere with website content. Download PiP Float now and experience the future of mobile multitasking! Support us by leaving a review with your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us improve! SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Subscription automatically renews at the end of each term Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://cheryl1511.github.io/pip Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PiP4 screens
PiP Float4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PiP at 63% against PiP Float's 0%. PiP also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (326 vs 7). PiP Float's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PiP Float sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PiP holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PiP has 326 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of PiP's written reviews are positive against 0% of PiP Float's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PiP versus PiP Float: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiPPiP Float
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (326 ratings) — better2.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings326 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB18 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSupagarn PattananuchartVigo Global

Customer experience

PiP

All ratings326 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative33.3%

PiP Float

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

PiP

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Page freezes when activating PiP for YouTube
  • PiP does not work at all
  • Won't allow PiP option
  • Doesn't work in iOS16 / iPhone14pro
  • Can’t get it to work on YouTube app
Show 2 more
  • Shuts down after a second of playing
  • Doesn’t work well with YT playlists

Requested features

3 requests
  • Playback speed setting persistence
  • Audio-only feature for podcasts
  • Ability to change PiP window size

PiP Float

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PiP

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • PRO Upgrade (Lifetime)$2.99
  • Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

PiP Float

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99

Questions

Is PiP free?
PiP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PiP Float free?
PiP Float is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PiP or PiP Float?
PiP is rated higher. PiP averages 4.5 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while PiP Float averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.
Do PiP or PiP Float have ads?
Neither PiP nor PiP Float shows ads.

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