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Yoda vs Downie
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Yoda
5.0App to browse and download YouTube videos
Downie
6.0Downloads videos from different websites
| Metric | Yoda | Downie |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | - | 437 |
| 90-day Installs | 7 | 1.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 60 | 6.5K |
| Version | 1.0.1 | 4.12.4,5169 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 426 | 11 |
| GitHub Forks | 50 | 2 |
| Open Issues | 10 | - |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Last GitHub Commit | 9y ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Aug 9, 2023 | Apr 8, 2016 |
Reviews
Yoda
Yoda is a macOS app for browsing and downloading YouTube videos, offering a native experience for video enthusiasts. Despite its niche appeal, the app's development has stagnated, raising concerns about its long-term viability.
Enables users to browse YouTube videos and download them directly to their Mac.
Pros
- + Provides a native macOS experience for YouTube video downloads
- + Open-source with a MIT license, allowing for customization
- + Lightweight compared to other video downloaders
Cons
- - No auto-update feature, potentially leading to compatibility issues
- - Low community activity and outdated development
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