DropCopy vs UnblockPiP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DropCopy
Easily share files between your Apple devices on the same Wi-Fi network. Simply launch the app on multiple devices and select files to transfer. It's designed for intuitive, quick file sharing without complex setup.
- Automatic device discovery on Wi-Fi
- Simple file selection and transfer
- Drag-and-drop to Mac menubar dropzone
- Cross-device file sharing
- Intuitive user interface
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Easily and quickly send files and folders to multiple destinations across your network by simply dragging files onto recipients in a popup window. DropCopy is simply easiest way to get things from one place to another quickly without dialogs, passwords or confirmations. Bonus: you may pass the contents of your clipboard between machines in a similarly simple fashion. "Copy on one machine; Paste on another." Need more help? Check out our FAQ at https://10base-t.com/support/#dropcopy-faq Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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: DropCopy at 91% against UnblockPiP's 17%. DropCopy also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). UnblockPiP's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. DropCopy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and UnblockPiP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DropCopy holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of DropCopy's written reviews are positive against 17% of UnblockPiP's.
DropCopy ships an update every 5 weeks, UnblockPiP every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | DropCopy | UnblockPiP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (9 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 91.0% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 221 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matia labs, inc. | Valeriya Pekar |
Customer experience
DropCopy
UnblockPiP
Bugs and requests
DropCopy
Reported bugs
3 issues- No local destinations shown
- Transfer fails when target Mac is asleep
- Inconsistent behavior with concurrent transfers
Requested features
4 requests- Increase file size limit
- Add desktop file transfer option
- Improve messaging/notification system
- Allow customization of hotkeys
UnblockPiP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
DropCopy
- Secure Remote Send$0.991 Month
UnblockPiP
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$18.991 Year
- Lifetime purchase$29.99
