UnblockPiP vs AIUM
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
AIUM
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AIUM (AI Usage Monitor) is an iOS app for viewing your GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex usage in one place. Check your usage, limits, remaining quota, and estimated reset times in the app or through Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Key Features • View GitHub Copilot usage • View OpenAI Codex usage • Check usage, limits, remaining quota, and reset times • Home Screen widgets • Lock Screen widgets • Manually adjust displayed usage limits • Manage the sign-in status of each service Data Handling Authentication credentials are stored securely in the iOS Keychain. Usage data and app settings are stored on your device. Data used by widgets is stored in the app's local App Group container. AIUM does not send your data to a developer-operated backend or sync it with a developer-operated cloud service. Important Notes • Usage information is an estimate based on data provided by each service. For official billing, subscription, and remaining quota information, check the official account pages of each service. • Available usage information may vary depending on your account type, subscription plan, and service availability. • OpenAI Codex usage access may stop working if the service changes. • Widget refresh timing is controlled by iOS and is not guaranteed to be real time. • AIUM is an independent, unofficial app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by GitHub or OpenAI.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AIUM at none against UnblockPiP's 3. AIUM also leads on ads (none vs shown). UnblockPiP's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. UnblockPiP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AIUM asks for nothing beyond the download.
UnblockPiP ships an update every 9 days, AIUM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UnblockPiP | AIUM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valeriya Pekar | Hitoshi Kanetani |
In-app purchases
UnblockPiP
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$18.991 Year
- Lifetime purchase$29.99
AIUM
No in-app purchases









