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YouTube Downloader vs Downie
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
YouTube Downloader
6.0Simple menu bar app to download YouTube movies
Downie
6.0Downloads videos from different websites
| Metric | YouTube Downloader | Downie |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 341 | 464 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.2K | 1.6K |
| 365-day Installs | 6.0K | 6.5K |
| Version | 0.23 | 4.12.4,5169 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 592 | 11 |
| GitHub Forks | 54 | 2 |
| Open Issues | 5 | - |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Python |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 1y ago |
| First Seen | Dec 14, 2020 | Apr 8, 2016 |
Reviews
YouTube Downloader
YouTube Downloader is a simple macOS menu bar app designed for downloading YouTube videos. It offers a lightweight and integrated solution for users seeking easy access to YouTube content on their Mac.
Downloads YouTube videos directly from the menu bar.
Pros
- + Integrates seamlessly with macOS via the menu bar
- + Lightweight and user-friendly interface
- + Active development with regular updates
Cons
- - Lacks automatic updates, potentially problematic for staying current with YouTube's changes
- - Compatibility issues, particularly on M1 Macs
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