Comparison

PiP Float vs Beacon (Flare)

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

Head to head
About

PiP Float

This app enables true multitasking on your iPhone and iPad by allowing you to display content in floating windows. Browse the web, view documents, play media, and manage notes all at once.

Highlights
  • Floating browser for web browsing and video playback
  • Document viewer for PDF, DOC, and TXT files
  • Media player for personal videos and photos
  • Smart clipboard manager with categorization
  • Floating notes, clock, timer, and stopwatch
  • Resizable and movable floating windows
  • Split screen multitasking support
Features
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PiP Float is the ultimate floating window app for iPhone and iPad. Experience true multitasking with picture-in-picture mode that lets you display any content in floating windows while using other apps. FLOATING BROWSER Browse any website in a floating window Watch web videos from any site while texting Open multiple browser tabs simultaneously Full web browsing experience in PiP mode Access your favorite video streaming platforms DOCUMENT VIEWER View PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT, and PPT files Automatic and manual page turning Read documents while working on other tasks Perfect for studying and productivity MEDIA PLAYER Play your personal videos in floating window View photos from your library in PiP mode Continuous audio playback Keep media accessible while multitasking SMART CLIPBOARD MANAGER Automatically saves everything you copy (up to 100 items) Smart categories: Emails, Links, Prices, Phone Numbers, Code Navigate clipboard history in floating window One-tap copy for any past item Perfect for shopping and research Private and secure - local storage only PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS Floating Notes for quick memos Clock, Timer, and Stopwatch display Countdown timer in floating window Stay organized with floating reminders ADVANCED FEATURES Multiple floating windows at once Resizable and movable windows Picture-in-picture for all content types Seamless app switching Customizable window appearance Split screen multitasking PERFECT FOR Watching tutorials while practicing Reading documents during video calls Taking notes while browsing Comparing prices while shopping online Keeping track of copied information Monitoring time while working Viewing references while creating PiP Float transforms your iPhone and iPad into a true multitasking powerhouse. Display any content in floating windows and boost your productivity today! Note: Content played through the browser is subject to the terms of service of the websites you visit. PiP Float is a browser and productivity tool that does not modify or interfere with website content. Download PiP Float now and experience the future of mobile multitasking! Support us by leaving a review with your thoughts and suggestions. Your feedback helps us improve! SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Subscription automatically renews at the end of each term Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation of purchase Subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period Manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy: https://cheryl1511.github.io/pip Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Beacon (Flare)

Features
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beacon turns your screen into a signal. show a message. flash a color. strobe the room. no words spoken, no data sent, no account required. just your phone, saying what you need it to say. -- text display -- type anything or tap a preset. full screen, maximum brightness, landscape locked. toggle between white-on-black and black-on-white. Face ID / Touch ID authentication before every display — nothing shows by accident. -- color display -- slide across the full color spectrum to pick your color. preview updates live. lift your finger to confirm, authenticate to display. your message — if you have one — renders automatically in contrast-optimized text over whatever color you chose. -- strobe -- neon colors cycle across your screen in rapid succession. adjustable speed — hold the strobe button to open settings, slide to dial it in from a slow pulse to a full meltdown. get attention from across any room. -- preset messages -- eight messages preloaded: meet me outside. hey. follow me. 5 min. be right back. wait. sos. come here. hold the beacon logo to edit them — replace, rewrite, or add up to ten total. yours when you need them, gone from the device when you don't. -- pulse -- a breathing brightness effect that applies to any display mode. subtle. makes any signal feel alive. -- the rest -- quad-tap the display to exit. brightness maxes automatically. screen stays awake while displaying. locks to landscape for distance reading. -- privacy -- zero data collected. the only permission beacon asks for is Face ID / Touch ID authentication. messages live in memory and disappear when you close the app. nothing stored, nothing sent, nothing shared.

Screenshots

PiP Float4 screens
Beacon (Flare)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Beacon (Flare) at none against PiP Float's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. PiP Float sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Beacon (Flare) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
PiP Float versus Beacon (Flare): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPiP FloatBeacon (Flare)
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVigo GlobalDustin Parmenter

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PiP Float

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99
None

Beacon (Flare)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PiP Float free?
PiP Float is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beacon (Flare) free?
Beacon (Flare) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PiP Float or Beacon (Flare) have ads?
Neither PiP Float nor Beacon (Flare) shows ads.

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