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Get iPlayer Automator vs Downie
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Get iPlayer Automator
6.0Download and watch BBC and ITV shows
Downie
6.0Downloads videos from different websites
| Metric | Get iPlayer Automator | Downie |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 16 | 464 |
| 90-day Installs | 32 | 1.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 129 | 6.5K |
| Version | 1.29.4,202605051609 | 4.12.4,5169 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 166 | 11 |
| GitHub Forks | 27 | 2 |
| Open Issues | 134 | - |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Perl | Python |
| Last GitHub Commit | 8mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Apr 23, 2017 | Apr 8, 2016 |
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
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