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cTiVo vs Downie
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
cTiVo
7.0Download and convert Tivo shows
Downie
6.0Downloads videos from different websites
| Metric | cTiVo | Downie |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 10 | 412 |
| 90-day Installs | 10 | 1.3K |
| 365-day Installs | 10 | 6.5K |
| Version | 3.6.5 | 4.12.9,5205 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 223 | 11 |
| GitHub Forks | 37 | 2 |
| Open Issues | 5 | - |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Objective-C | Python |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Jun 14, 2026 | Apr 8, 2016 |
Reviews
cTiVo
cTiVo is a macOS app designed for TiVo users to download and convert their shows. It offers a tailored solution for managing TiVo content on Apple devices, making it ideal for those who want to integrate their TiVo experience with macOS.
cTiVo allows users to download and convert TiVo shows for viewing on macOS.
Pros
- + Free and open-source
- + Tailored for macOS users
- + Supports both downloading and converting TiVo shows
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community support
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