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Yoda vs YouTube Music

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Yoda

5.0
Media & Design

App to browse and download YouTube videos

YouTube Music

6.0
Media & Design

App wrapper for music.youtube.com

Metric Yoda YouTube Music
Category Media & Design Media & Design
AI Score 5.0 6.0
30-day Installs - 131
90-day Installs 7 403
365-day Installs 60 1.8K
Version 1.0.1 1.3.3
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 426 2.8K
GitHub Forks 50 199
Open Issues 10 109
License MIT MIT
Language JavaScript Swift
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 2y ago
First Seen Aug 9, 2023 Jun 27, 2018

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  • - Low community activity and outdated development

YouTube Music

YouTube Music is a macOS app wrapper for music.youtube.com, offering a desktop interface for YouTube Music. It benefits users looking for a dedicated app experience for YouTube Music, integrating with macOS features.

Provides a desktop application interface for YouTube Music streaming service.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a permissive MIT license
  • + Integrates well with macOS ecosystem
  • + Auto-updates for the latest features and fixes

Cons

  • - Some functional issues reported by users, such as media key problems
  • - Open issues may indicate areas needing improvement