Comparison

Video Saver PRO+ Player vs Pippin

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

Head to head
About

Video Saver PRO+ Player

Stream and view videos and images with advanced features. Summarize YouTube content, cast to your TV, download images in batches, and secure your files with Face ID or password.

Highlights
  • YouTube video summarization
  • Batch image downloader
  • Cast videos to TV
  • Screen-lock playback
  • Face ID/password protection
  • Import videos from photo album
Features
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Video Saver Plus is the ultimate App for anyone who wants a seamless video streaming and image viewing experience, with features designed to make it easy to summarize YouTube videos, cast videos to your TV, play videos with your screen locked, batch download images from web, and protect video files with Face ID or password! Here are the key points that make our app stand out: - YouTube video summarization: Discover the essence of videos in no time! Our summarization feature generates concise overviews of the videos, letting you grasp the main points before diving in. You can even jump to key points straightaway while watching! - Video summary: Once summarized, the video summary can be saved and shared to any App for offline reading. - Import videos from photo album: save a copy in the App, so that you can play it in PiP mode or background. - Once imported, video files can be locked with Face ID or password. - Batch image downloader: One click to download all images from the web and group them in albums for offline viewing. - Fullscreen viewer: Enjoy images in fullscreen or autoplay from webpages or saved albums. - Chromecast compatibility: You can easily cast videos from any webpage to your TV using Chromecast, allowing you to enjoy your favorite content on the big screen. - Screen-lock playback: Tired of having to constantly unlock your device to continue watching videos? Video Summary allows you to play videos even when your screen is locked, ensuring a seamless viewing experience. - Stream history management: Easily keep track of your stream history, making it easy to find your favorite content and pick up where you left off. - Dark mode support: Provide an alternative viewing experience that's easier on the eyes and perfect for late-night streaming sessions. - Clean and modern design: A sleek and contemporary look that's easy on the eyes and makes it simple to navigate through the various features. Video Saver Plus is designed with a focus on usability and a clean, modern look that makes it easy to use, even for those who may not be tech-savvy. With features that allow you to cast videos to your TV, play videos with your screen locked, manage your stream history, support dark mode, and now, summarize YouTube videos, our app is the ultimate tool for anyone who loves to stream videos. Download Video Saver Plus for free and start enjoying your favorite content like never before!

About

Pippin

Features
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Pippin is a beautiful and deeply customisable Apple-native client for Plex and Jellyfin. Playback • Custom player with hardware acceleration for low battery consumption • HDR and wide codec support • Customisable subtitle styles • Search for missing subtitles online • Thumbnail scrubbing previews Make it yours • Build your own pages from custom shelves • Apply custom filters • Light or dark themes with custom accent colours • Hide spoilers for unwatched episodes Everything in one place • Combine Plex and Jellyfin servers • Seerr, Sonarr, and Radarr integrations • Ratings from IMDb, TMDb, Trakt, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic and Letterboxd • Download any title (and it’s metadata) to watch offline * Search across everything Watch Together • Start a FaceTime SharePlay session to watch with friends and family • Playback stays in sync, everyone can control playback • Family Sharing for in-app purchases Note: Pippin is a media client only and requires your own Plex or Jellyfin server. Some features require a Pippin Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Video Saver PRO+ Player4 screens
Pippin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Pippin at 4 against Video Saver PRO+ Player's 2. Video Saver PRO+ Player's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Video Saver PRO+ Player sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Pippin sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Video Saver PRO+ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, Pippin every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Video Saver PRO+ Player versus Pippin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideo Saver PRO+ PlayerPippin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWebMelbourne Pty LtdLiam Morris

Bugs and requests

Video Saver PRO+ Player

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent video playback quality
  • Bookmarked videos losing audio
  • Refresh issues when downloading large files

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve download reliability
  • Restore free download limits
  • Provide better privacy protections
  • Allow exporting downloaded videos

Pippin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Saver PRO+ Player

One-time3
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • Unlock Premium$4.99
  • 50 Credits$5.99
3 purchases

Pippin

Subscriptions2
  • Pippin Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Pippin Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pippin Pro - Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Video Saver PRO+ Player free?
Video Saver PRO+ Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pippin free?
Pippin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Video Saver PRO+ Player or Pippin have ads?
Neither Video Saver PRO+ Player nor Pippin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Video Saver PRO+ Player or Pippin?
Video Saver PRO+ Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pippin every 11 days. Most recently, Video Saver PRO+ Player was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pippin on October 25, 2026.

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