Comparison

Hooks for YouTube vs PiP Splitware

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

Head to head
About

Hooks for YouTube

Experience YouTube without interruptions. This app blocks ads and pop-ups, allowing for seamless ad-free viewing. Enjoy multitasking with Picture-in-Picture mode and background playback for enhanced convenience.

Highlights
  • Ad-free YouTube viewing
  • Picture-in-Picture mode
  • Background video playback
  • Blocks pop-ups and banners
  • No tracking
Features
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Enjoy YouTube Premium benefits: • Blocks pop-ups, banners, and video ads for ad-free viewing. • Enables Picture-in-Picture to enhance multitasking. • Allows videos to play in the background. Hooks for YouTube removes what you don’t need and nothing else: no ads, no tracking—just seamless viewing. Paid Features: This Safari Extension requires a subscription, but you can try it for free and cancel anytime. Privacy Policy: Hooks for YouTube does not collect, store, or transmit personal information. Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PiP Splitware

Enhance your mobile experience with a floating window for seamless multitasking. Watch videos, browse the web, or view documents while using other applications simultaneously. Enjoy background audio playback and an integrated ad blocker for uninterrupted use.

Highlights
  • Picture-in-picture video playback
  • Background audio playback
  • Ad blocker
  • Floating browser
  • Floating document viewer
  • Simultaneous app windows
Features
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PiP Splitware is the perfect floating app for iOS. You can watch YouTube videos in the floating window while using other apps. - PiP For YouTube - Background Audio Playback - Ad Blocker You can easily display any content in the floating window using the PiP(picture-in-picture) feature. - Floating Browser - Floating Notes - Floating Document Viewer (PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT and more) - Floating Music Player - Floating Video Player - Floating Photo Viewer Open more apps at the same time in floating windows and enjoy real multitasking! Auto-Renewal Subscription Terms Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. Auto-renewal: Subscription period is 1 month ($0.99 USD) or 1 year ($3.99 USD). Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours in advance. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/splitware/privacy User Agreement: https://sites.google.com/view/splitware/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula If you have any problem with the app, contact us via seasons_feedback@outlook.com for help!

Screenshots

Hooks for YouTube4 screens
PiP Splitware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PiP Splitware at 4.5 against Hooks for YouTube's 3.0. PiP Splitware also leads on ratings volume (151 vs 2). Hooks for YouTube's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. Hooks for YouTube sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 6 months and PiP Splitware sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PiP Splitware holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PiP Splitware has 151 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hooks for YouTube ships an update every 2 days, PiP Splitware monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hooks for YouTube versus PiP Splitware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHooks for YouTubePiP Splitware
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (151 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—56.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2151 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB19 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMiguel Angel Diaz Lopez5Season Limited

Customer experience

Hooks for YouTube

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

PiP Splitware

All ratings142 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral0.7%
Negative12.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive56.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Hooks for YouTube

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$0.996 Months
  • Premium14 Days trial$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium+$9.99
2 purchases

PiP Splitware

Subscriptions2
  • Montly VIP$1.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Hooks for YouTube free?
Hooks for YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PiP Splitware free?
PiP Splitware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hooks for YouTube or PiP Splitware?
PiP Splitware is rated higher. Hooks for YouTube averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PiP Splitware averages 4.5 from 151 ratings.
Do Hooks for YouTube or PiP Splitware have ads?
PiP Splitware shows ads; Hooks for YouTube does not.
Which is updated more often, Hooks for YouTube or PiP Splitware?
Hooks for YouTube ships an update every 2 days, and PiP Splitware monthly. Most recently, Hooks for YouTube was updated on October 27, 2026 and PiP Splitware on October 27, 2026.

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