UnblockPiP vs RingPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UnblockPiP
This Safari extension allows you to detach web videos into a Picture in Picture window, enabling background playback while you multitask. Enjoy seamless video and audio continuity across apps and browsing sessions.
- Detach videos into Picture in Picture
- Background audio playback
- Safari extension integration
- Quick access to recent videos
- Private by design, no tracking
- One-time purchase
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Stop letting websites lock your video screen. UnblockPiP turns web videos into a floating mini-window so you can multi-task across your phone or iPad. Watch tutorials while taking notes, keep lectures open while browsing, or listen to long-form interviews with your screen turned off. If a video plays in Safari, UnblockPiP lets you pop it out - even on websites that try to block standard floating playback. What You Can Do Pop Out Any Video: Shrink web videos into a floating window that stays on top while you text, work, scroll, or switch between apps. Listen with Your Screen Locked: Keep audio playing in the background when you switch apps or turn off your screen—perfect for interviews, podcasts, and video lectures. One-Tap Control: A simple button appears right on web video players. Tap it once to pop the video out instantly. Quick History: Easily jump back to recently popped-out videos without searching for the webpage again. 100% Private: Operates entirely on your device. Zero ads, zero tracking, and zero personal data collected. Pay Once, Own Forever: No recurring subscriptions or hidden paywalls. Setup in 3 Fast Steps Open Safari and tap the Page Menu icon in the address bar. Tap Manage Extensions and toggle UnblockPiP on. Grant permission for the websites you visit, then tap the new Detach button on any video. Privacy & Terms Privacy Policy: https://riyapekar.blogspot.com/2026/05/privacy-policy-unblockpip.html Terms of Service: https://riyapekar.blogspot.com/2026/05/terms-of-service-unblockpip.html
RingPlayer
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RingPlayer is a minimal local audio manager for the files you already have. Import podcasts, lectures, courses, interviews, audiobooks, or personal recordings from your device, then organize them into a clean private library. RingPlayer keeps track of your listening progress automatically, so you can always pick up right where you left off. Key features: - Import local audio files in batches - Automatically save playback progress - Play, pause, skip, and continue through grouped episodes - Adjust playback speed - Set a sleep timer - Favorite, group, and search your audio - Control playback from the mini player - Simple, quiet, and focused design RingPlayer is built for people who prefer to manage their own audio library. No social feed, no noisy recommendations, no complicated podcast platform experience. Just your local audio, organized and ready to listen. Pay once to download RingPlayer and enjoy all features, including unlimited audio imports. No in-app purchases or subscriptions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: UnblockPiP at Free against RingPlayer's $0.99. UnblockPiP also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). RingPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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
UnblockPiP is free to download; RingPlayer costs $0.99 up front. UnblockPiP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and RingPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UnblockPiP ships an update every 9 days, RingPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UnblockPiP | RingPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valeriya Pekar | 乘黄 李 |
In-app purchases
UnblockPiP
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$18.991 Year
- Lifetime purchase$29.99
RingPlayer
- Lifetime Unlock$2.99









