G vs Tube PiP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
G
Control your Set Top Box (STB) remotely from your mobile device. Manage channels, use a virtual remote, and access the electronic program guide. Adjust STB settings like sleep timers and parental controls.
- Search and switch STB channels
- Edit channels (move, rename, delete, lock, favorite, sort)
- Watch STB channels on mobile
- View Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
- Virtual remote control interface
- Add/edit/delete STB timers
- Change STB settings
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This APP is a client program for STB(Set Top Box) which can support G-MScreen,it works with STB through internet. Main Function: 1.Search/Switch channels from STB 2.Edit Channels from STB, including move,rename,delete,lock,set favorite,sort. 3.Watching Channles from STB by mobile device with this APP installed. 4.Checking channles EPG(Electronic Program Guide). 5.Virtual Remote Control interface,including buttons and touch board. 6.Adding/Editing/Deleting STB timer 7.Change the setting of STB,inculding sleep timer,parental control,password,screen lock/unlock,power on/off,factory default.
Tube PiP
Enjoy YouTube videos with background and picture-in-picture playback without ads. This app allows you to multitask, listen to content with your screen locked, and set timers for automatic shutdown. It offers advanced features for free, providing a pure and convenient viewing experience.
- Picture-in-Picture playback
- Background playback
- Lock screen playback
- Ad-free viewing
- Sleep timer
- Intuitive interface
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Looking for a more flexible way to enjoy YouTube? Want to keep videos playing in the background, use Picture-in-Picture while multitasking, or simply enjoy a smoother viewing experience? Tube PiP makes watching and listening easier and more convenient. Tube PiP is a feature-rich player designed for YouTube users, offering practical tools to enhance your everyday viewing experience. =Feature Highlights= * Picture-in-Picture: Keep watching videos while chatting, shopping, browsing the web, or using other apps. Multitasking has never been easier! * Background Playback: Keep listening to music, lectures, podcasts, talk shows, and more while using other apps. * Lock Screen Playback: Continue listening even when your screen is locked—perfect for music, podcasts, and long-form content. * Fewer Interruptions: Enjoy a cleaner, more focused viewing experience with fewer distractions. * Sleep Timer: Set a timer to automatically stop playback when watching videos or listening to music before bed. * Smooth & Familiar Experience: A clean, intuitive interface makes Tube PiP simple and easy to use. =Why Choose Tube PiP?= * Get started for free and enjoy a range of useful features. * Simple, clean, and easy-to-use interface. * Enjoy Picture-in-Picture, background playback, lock screen playback, and more. * A flexible viewing experience designed for both watching and listening. Whether you're studying, listening to music, catching up on your favorite content, or simply relaxing, Tube PiP gives you more flexibility in how you watch and listen. Download Tube PiP today and enjoy YouTube your way! Terms of Service: https://tubepip.com/termofservice Privacy Policy: https://tubepip.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tube PiP at 72% against G's 30%. Tube PiP also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). G's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Tube PiP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. G asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tube PiP holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tube PiP has 2.9K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of G's written reviews are positive against 72% of Tube PiP's.
G ships an update every 3 months, Tube PiP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | G | Tube PiP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (242 ratings) | 4.6 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | 72.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 242 | 2.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 日昕 白 | 中洋 李 |
Customer experience
G
Tube PiP
User reviews
G
From 242 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Effective remote control functionality
- 🎯 Works well when properly connected
- ⭐ Game-changing app for eliminating physical remotes
- 🔧 Improved stability in recent versions
- 📱 Useful for STB device management
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connection failures to receiver
- ⏱️ Extremely slow channel loading times
- ❌ App crashes and freezes regularly
- 🔌 Poor iOS compatibility (especially iOS 13+)
- 📊 Cannot display large channel lists (500+ channels)
Tube PiP
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Solid YouTube alternative
- 🚀 Optimized YouTube experience
- 🔒 Ad-free viewing
- 🔒 Background playback
- 👍 Lightweight and efficient
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional video playback issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent login and account functionality
- 🐛 Lack of landscape mode support on iPad
- 🐛 Playlist and shuffle issues
- 🔋 Slower video loading times
Bugs and requests
G
Reported bugs
13 issues- Cannot connect to receiver after updates
- App stuck on 'Getting Channel' screen
- App crashes on iPhone 6, 6s, and SE models
- Connection hangs indefinitely
- Channel list fails to load or display
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- Search functionality not working properly
- Cannot manage or select channels
- AAC audio format not working
- App crashes with version 3.4+
- iOS 13 compatibility issues causing connection failures
- Auto-discovery of STB devices failing
- Battery drain from continuous connection attempts
- App becomes unresponsive and requires force close
Requested features
10 requests- Audio change control on remote
- Screen mirroring capability
- Direct channel streaming to mobile device
- Satellite selection button
- Language preference settings
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- Manual channel refresh option
- Channel list caching to prevent reloading
- Screen recording feature
- Remote control support for iOS 13+
- Support for additional receiver models (SR-X1 Pro, etc.)
Tube PiP
Reported bugs
5 issues- Video source error
- Inability to play restricted videos
- Inconsistent login and account sync
- Playlist and shuffle issues
- Landscape mode not working on iPad
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to download videos/audio
- Option to select default audio track
- Landscape mode support on iPad
- Improved playlist and shuffle functionality
- Bookmark and library management features
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- Faster video loading times
- Expanded subtitle translation and customization
- Support for more video resolutions
In-app purchases
G
No in-app purchases
Tube PiP
- Monthly Membership14 Days trial$3.001 Month
- Annual Membership14 Days trial$14.491 Year
