PilotByte vs Video Saver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PilotByte
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Inside the PilotByte app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Video Saver
This utility allows you to save compatible video files directly to your device for offline viewing. It prioritizes privacy with no accounts or tracking, organizing your saved content with folders and offering full-screen playback. Share or export your own videos securely.
- Save compatible videos for offline playback
- Organize videos with folders
- Track download progress
- Full-screen playback with picture-in-picture
- Share or export videos
- Works entirely offline
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Video Saver – Offline Playback is an offline-first video file manager and player for videos you own or have permission to use. Import videos from Files or your Photo Library, save compatible direct video file URLs, organize your library with folders, and watch your videos offline with a clean playback experience. Key Features • Import videos from Files or Photo Library • Save compatible direct video file URLs for offline playback • Supported file URL formats include .mp4, .mov, .m4v, .webm, .avi, and .mkv • Organize saved videos using folders • View video thumbnails in your Library • Rename videos for easier organization • Play videos with a smooth full-screen player • Background playback support • Manage videos stored locally on your device • Works offline after videos are saved or imported What Video Saver Supports • User-owned video files • Authorized or permitted video files • Compatible direct video file URLs • Local video organization and offline playback What Video Saver Does NOT Support • DRM-protected content • Subscription-only or paywalled services • Bypassing website restrictions, platform restrictions, login requirements, or access controls • Unauthorized saving or use of copyrighted content Privacy-First Design • No account required • No login required • Local-first video storage • Your imported and saved videos remain on your device Important Notice Video Saver does not provide access to copyrighted content. Users are responsible for ensuring they have the legal right to save, store, view, or share any video files used with the app. Fast. Offline. Organized. Video Saver is built for users who want a clean way to manage their own video files.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PilotByte at every 3 weeks against Video Saver's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PilotByte ships an update every 3 weeks, Video Saver every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PilotByte | Video Saver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dylan Gorman | OrionEdge Technologies LLC |
In-app purchases
PilotByte
No in-app purchases
Video Saver
No in-app purchases
