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YouTube Downloader vs YouTube Music
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
YouTube Downloader
6.0Simple menu bar app to download YouTube movies
YouTube Music
6.0App wrapper for music.youtube.com
| Metric | YouTube Downloader | YouTube Music |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Media & Design | Media & Design |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 341 | 144 |
| 90-day Installs | 1.2K | 422 |
| 365-day Installs | 6.0K | 1.8K |
| Version | 0.23 | 1.3.3 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 592 | 2.8K |
| GitHub Forks | 54 | 199 |
| Open Issues | 5 | 109 |
| License | — | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Swift |
| Last GitHub Commit | 7mo ago | 2y ago |
| First Seen | Dec 14, 2020 | Jun 27, 2018 |
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
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