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Get iPlayer Automator vs ATV Remote

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Get iPlayer Automator

6.0
Media & Design

Download and watch BBC and ITV shows

ATV Remote

8.0
Media & Design

Control Apple TV from your desktop

Metric Get iPlayer Automator ATV Remote
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 6.0 8.0
30-day Installs 16 121
90-day Installs 32 360
365-day Installs 129 1.5K
Version 1.29.4,202605051609 2.1.1
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 166 515
GitHub Forks 27 30
Open Issues 134 46
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language Perl JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 8mo ago 2mo ago
First Seen Apr 23, 2017 Mar 30, 2025

Reviews

Get iPlayer Automator

Get iPlayer Automator automates downloading BBC and ITV shows, integrating with Apple TV for a seamless British TV experience. Ideal for users seeking to manage their TV content on macOS.

Automates downloading and watching British TV shows via BBC iPlayer and ITV Hub, using Apple TV as the interface.

Pros

  • + Automates media management for BBC and ITV content
  • + Integrates seamlessly with Apple TV for a native experience
  • + Open-source with active development

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature
  • - Numerous unresolved issues, especially regarding ITV content

ATV Remote

ATV Remote offers a straightforward way to control Apple TV from your desktop, perfect for users seeking a seamless integration with their Apple ecosystem.

Controls Apple TV devices from your desktop computer.

Pros

  • + Open-source with transparent development.
  • + Cross-platform support for various operating systems.
  • + User-friendly interface for easy control.

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality.
  • - Some open issues may affect reliability.