Tube PiP vs iMPlayer IPTV Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tube PiP
Enjoy YouTube videos with background and picture-in-picture playback without ads. This app allows you to multitask, listen to content with your screen locked, and set timers for automatic shutdown. It offers advanced features for free, providing a pure and convenient viewing experience.
- Picture-in-Picture playback
- Background playback
- Lock screen playback
- Ad-free viewing
- Sleep timer
- Intuitive interface
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Looking for a more flexible way to enjoy YouTube? Want to keep videos playing in the background, use Picture-in-Picture while multitasking, or simply enjoy a smoother viewing experience? Tube PiP makes watching and listening easier and more convenient. Tube PiP is a feature-rich player designed for YouTube users, offering practical tools to enhance your everyday viewing experience. =Feature Highlights= * Picture-in-Picture: Keep watching videos while chatting, shopping, browsing the web, or using other apps. Multitasking has never been easier! * Background Playback: Keep listening to music, lectures, podcasts, talk shows, and more while using other apps. * Lock Screen Playback: Continue listening even when your screen is locked—perfect for music, podcasts, and long-form content. * Fewer Interruptions: Enjoy a cleaner, more focused viewing experience with fewer distractions. * Sleep Timer: Set a timer to automatically stop playback when watching videos or listening to music before bed. * Smooth & Familiar Experience: A clean, intuitive interface makes Tube PiP simple and easy to use. =Why Choose Tube PiP?= * Get started for free and enjoy a range of useful features. * Simple, clean, and easy-to-use interface. * Enjoy Picture-in-Picture, background playback, lock screen playback, and more. * A flexible viewing experience designed for both watching and listening. Whether you're studying, listening to music, catching up on your favorite content, or simply relaxing, Tube PiP gives you more flexibility in how you watch and listen. Download Tube PiP today and enjoy YouTube your way! Terms of Service: https://tubepip.com/termofservice Privacy Policy: https://tubepip.com/privacy
iMPlayer IPTV Player
This media player allows you to stream content from m3u files and compatible platforms, offering a cable-like experience. Enjoy features like catch-up, VOD, downloads, and a full EPG guide with a customizable interface.
- Catch-up Support
- VOD Support
- Download Support
- Full EPG Guide Support
- Customizable UI
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The iMPlayer app is a versatile media player designed to support m3u files and certain compatible platforms. Our goal is to deliver the ultimate cable-like experience to users on their devices. iMPlayer offers a wide range of features, including (but not limited to): • Catch-up Support: Seamlessly access missed content. • VOD Support: Enjoy on-demand video content with ease. • Full EPG Guide Support: Browse comprehensive electronic program guides. • Customizable UI: Tailor the interface to suit your preferences. • And much more! Experience the perfect blend of functionality and convenience with iMPlayer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Tube PiP at free against iMPlayer IPTV Player's free with in-app purchases. Tube PiP also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 61%) and iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Tube PiP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month and iMPlayer IPTV Player sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
iMPlayer IPTV Player holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.9K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of Tube PiP's written reviews are positive against 61% of iMPlayer IPTV Player's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Tube PiP ships an update every 2 weeks, iMPlayer IPTV Player every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tube PiP | iMPlayer IPTV Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.9K ratings) | 4.8 (2.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews — better | 60.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.9K — better | 2.6K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 232 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 中洋 李 | HzApps |
Customer experience
Tube PiP
iMPlayer IPTV Player
User reviews
Tube PiP
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Solid YouTube alternative
- 🚀 Optimized YouTube experience
- 🔒 Ad-free viewing
- 🔒 Background playback
- 👍 Lightweight and efficient
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional video playback issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent login and account functionality
- 🐛 Lack of landscape mode support on iPad
- 🐛 Playlist and shuffle issues
- 🔋 Slower video loading times
iMPlayer IPTV Player
From 2.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Well-designed app
- 👍 Customization features
- 🔒 Lifetime subscription
- 👍 Cross-device support
- 👍 Continuous improvements
Room to improve
- 🐛 PiP feature needs improvement
- 🐛 Lack of all-channels button
Bugs and requests
Tube PiP
Reported bugs
5 issues- Video source error
- Inability to play restricted videos
- Inconsistent login and account sync
- Playlist and shuffle issues
- Landscape mode not working on iPad
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to download videos/audio
- Option to select default audio track
- Landscape mode support on iPad
- Improved playlist and shuffle functionality
- Bookmark and library management features
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- Faster video loading times
- Expanded subtitle translation and customization
- Support for more video resolutions
iMPlayer IPTV Player
Reported bugs
1 issue- PiP feature not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Apple TV app
- Automatic PiP activation
- All-channels button
In-app purchases
Tube PiP
- Monthly Membership7 Days trial$3.001 Month
- Annual Membership7 Days trial$14.491 Year
- Lifetime Membership$49.99
iMPlayer IPTV Player
- Premium Subscription3 Days trial$24.991 Year









