Downie vs 4K Video Downloader
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Downie
6.0Downloads videos from different websites
4K Video Downloader
5.0Free video downloader
| Metric | Downie | 4K Video Downloader |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 464 | 56 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.6K | 167 |
| 365-day Installs | 6.5K | 686 |
| Version | 4.12.4,5169 | 4.33.5 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | No |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 11 | 66 |
| GitHub Forks | 2 | 6 |
| Open Issues | - | 2 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | Python | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 1y ago | 5y ago |
| First Seen | Apr 8, 2016 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
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
4K Video Downloader
4K Video Downloader is a free, cross-platform tool for downloading videos from YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. It's ideal for students, educators, and content creators who need to extract videos for analysis or reuse. Despite its utility, the app's development appears stagnant, with no updates since 2021 and open issues unresolved.
Downloads videos from platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Pros
- + Free to use
- + Supports multiple video platforms
- + Cross-platform functionality
- + User-friendly interface
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Inactive development
- - Unclear licensing terms