# Video + vs Pip

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video + | Pip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-plus-player-for-cloud/id564484459/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-video-player/id6444033332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **79.5% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 61 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志鹏 汤](https://appshunter.io/developer/903292645) | [Hamza van der Meer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651739359) |

## What reviewers say

### Video +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-plus-player-for-cloud/id564484459)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video + Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Video + Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Video + Pro Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast downloads
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Offline playback
- 🎶 Great for music/video

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🚫 Incompatible with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening
- Videos stop playing randomly
- Download function not working
- Layout issues on newer iPhones

**Requested features**

- Add browser option to download videos
- Implement background playback
- Improve video quality options
- Add account/sync feature to save downloads


### Pip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-video-player/id6444033332)

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.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-Picture mode, Foreground video playback, Background video playback, Plays device video files, Full-featured player

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 👍 Great video player features
- 💡 Useful file management capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy downloads and playback issues
- 💸 Excessive ads and lack of paid option
- 🔍 Privacy concerns with file access

**Reported bugs**

- Subtitles turning on by themselves
- Videos not playing or showing black screen
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Option to play videos at custom speeds
- Ability to remember video playback position
- Support for more video file formats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video + free?

Video + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pip free?

Pip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Video + or Pip?

Pip is rated higher. Video + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Pip averages 4.6 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Video + or Pip have ads?

Both Video + and Pip show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video + or Pip?

Video + ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pip every 4 weeks. Most recently, Video + was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pip on October 15, 2026.

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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.*