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Airy vs Downie

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Airy

6.0
Media & Design

YouTube video and MP3 downloader

Downie

6.0
Media & Design

Downloads videos from different websites

Metric Airy Downie
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 6.0
30-day Installs 5 464
90-day Installs 25 1.6K
365-day Installs 116 6.5K
Version 3.29.2 4.12.4,5169
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 402 11
GitHub Forks 51 2
Open Issues 153 -
License Apache-2.0 MIT
Language Java Python
Last GitHub Commit 3mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Apr 8, 2016

Reviews

Airy

Airy is a YouTube video and MP3 downloader that offers a clean, ad-free experience with high-quality downloads. It supports multiple video formats and resolutions, making it ideal for users seeking flexibility and control over their media content. Additionally, its open-source nature appeals to developers and tech-savvy users looking for transparency and customization options.

Airy allows users to download YouTube videos and convert them into MP3 format.

Pros

  • + Open-source with transparency and customization options.
  • + Supports multiple video formats and resolutions for flexibility.
  • + Cross-platform compatibility, working on various operating systems.

Cons

  • - High number of open issues may indicate instability or bugs.
  • - User interface could be less polished compared to competitors.

Downie

Downie is a macOS application designed for downloading videos from various websites. It supports multiple platforms, offers auto-updates, and is open-source under the MIT license, making it a useful tool for users who frequently download videos.

Downloads videos from different websites.

Pros

  • + Supports video downloads from multiple websites
  • + Auto-updates for convenience
  • + Open-source with MIT license

Cons

  • - Notable negative user experience incident
  • - Limited community discussion