# PiP vs PiP Float

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PiP | PiP Float |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-picture-in-picture/id1635796246/reviews)** | [2.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-float-split-screen-multi/id6757326641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **63.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Supagarn Pattananuchart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488328374) | [Vigo Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605119363) |

## What reviewers say

### PiP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-picture-in-picture/id1635796246)

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:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| PRO Upgrade (Lifetime) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works pretty well
- ✨ Fantastic & easy design
- 🚫 No ads or frills
- 🚀 Does what it's supposed to
- 💡 iOS native features great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paywall for PiP
- 🤔 Instructions would be helpful
- 🥶 Freezes safari
- ❌ Does not work on Netflix app
- 🚫 Utterly useless

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


### PiP Float

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-float-split-screen-multi/id6757326641)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $12.99 | one-time |


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