Video + vs Pip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Video +
This app serves as a comprehensive video player that allows you to import videos from cloud storage services like Dropbox and Google Drive, as well as your device's camera roll. It offers enhanced security features and supports various video formats and playback options.
- Import from cloud storage (Dropbox, Google Drive)
- Import from camera roll
- Touch ID and passcode authentication
- Supports MP4, MOV, M4V formats
- Playlist creation and management
- Background video playback
- AirPlay support
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Your media, wherever you keep it. Video + is a modern video and audio player for media you own or are authorized to access. Version 5.0 brings a completely refreshed experience while continuing the app’s focus on flexible playback, personal media libraries, cloud storage, and offline viewing. WIDE FORMAT SUPPORT Open a broad range of video and audio file types: • Video: MP4, MOV, M4V, MKV, AVI, WebM, 3GP, and OGV • Audio: MP3, M4A, AAC, WAV, FLAC, OGG, and Opus • External subtitles: SRT and WebVTT Depending on the container and device capabilities, compatible video codecs include H.264, HEVC/H.265, AV1, VP9, VP8, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, and VC-1. Video + combines native Apple playback technology with an extended media engine for compatible formats, including advanced MKV playback. Actual compatibility depends on the codecs, profiles, subtitles, and audio tracks contained in each file. PLAY YOUR MEDIA YOUR WAY • Play video and audio in a wide range of popular formats • Adjust playback speed and video display mode • Use shuffle, repeat, queue controls, and a sleep timer • Continue listening with background audio for supported media • Watch with Picture in Picture • Send supported media to compatible displays with AirPlay • Load embedded or external subtitles and adjust subtitle timing IMPORT FROM YOUR FAVORITE SOURCES Bring your personal media into Video + from: • URL links via Library > Import media > Import from URL Link • Podcasts via Library > Import media > Podcasts (RSS / OPML) • Files and iCloud Drive • Photos • Other apps using Share or Open In • A computer on the same Wi-Fi network • Finder or iTunes File Sharing CONNECTED STORAGE Connect to storage you control or have permission to access: • Google Drive • Microsoft OneDrive • Dropbox • Box • pCloud • Yandex.Disk • FTP, SMB, NFS, SFTP, WebDAV, HTTP, and HTTPS servers • Jellyfin, Emby, Plex, Subsonic, and Navidrome media servers • Compatible UPnP and DLNA media servers Play supported media directly from connected storage, or save your own files to the device for offline playback. ORGANIZE AND CONTINUE • Build playlists with local and connected media • Keep a unified playback queue • View technical media details • Track recently played items • Continue from your previous playback position • Manage offline copies and transfer history • Search and browse your personal library WEB LINKS AND BOOKMARKS The built-in browser lets you open webpages, organize bookmarks and history, and save video page links for later. Where supported by the webpage, Video + can remember playback information and help you return to where you left off. The Online Library stores page links and playback metadata only. It does not save copies of media from websites. PRIVATE ACCESS Enable Passcode Lock to require a four-digit passcode whenever Video + returns from the background. Unlock quickly with Face ID or Touch ID when available. Your app passcode is stored securely in the iOS Keychain. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Keep playlists, saved links, playback positions, bookmarks, and browser organization available across your devices with iCloud sync. Imported media files, offline copies, cloud account sessions, and website sessions remain local to the device. File server password sync is optional and uses iCloud Keychain. Video + does not host or provide media. Please use the app only with content you own or are authorized to access. Playback availability depends on the media format, network connection, connected service, and source availability. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Pip
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.
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Foreground video playback
- Background video playback
- Plays device video files
- Full-featured player
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This little pretty app adds one of the most important feature for your Files - fullfeatured video player that works in foreground and background Picture in Picture mode. If you have a collection of videos on your devices this app can be VERY handy!
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Verdict
Video + and Pip both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Video +'s written reviews are positive against 41% of Pip's. Video + also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 1.2K). Pip's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Video + sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Pip asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pip holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video + has 12K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Video +'s written reviews are positive against 41% of Pip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Video + ships an update every 2 weeks, Pip every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Video + | Pip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (12K ratings) | 4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews — better | 41.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12K — better | 1.2K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 志鹏 汤 | Hamza van der Meer |
Customer experience
Video +
Pip
User reviews
Video +
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Offline playback
- 🎶 Great for music/video
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🚫 Incompatible with newer devices
Pip
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great video player features
- 💡 Useful file management capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy downloads and playback issues
- 💸 Excessive ads and lack of paid option
- 🔍 Privacy concerns with file access
Bugs and requests
Video +
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes when opening
- Videos stop playing randomly
- Download function not working
- Layout issues on newer iPhones
Requested features
4 requests- Add browser option to download videos
- Implement background playback
- Improve video quality options
- Add account/sync feature to save downloads
Pip
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subtitles turning on by themselves
- Videos not playing or showing black screen
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
Requested features
3 requests- Option to play videos at custom speeds
- Ability to remember video playback position
- Support for more video file formats
In-app purchases
Video +
- Video + Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
- Video + Pro Yearly$8.991 Year
- Video + Pro Lifetime$59.99
Pip
No in-app purchases









