A free YouTube alternative
TubeMate is a free video utility tool made by Devian Studio. It helps Android users to directly save YouTube videos, offering diverse download choices. It provides flexibility in selecting video quality, extracting audio-only, and designating storage locations, such as internal memory or SD cards, granting users significant control over their media.
TubeMate conserves lots of mobile data, essential when WiFi is unavailable or data plans are limited. It reduces battery drain from continuous streaming and enables offline viewing, like in airplane mode. This is highly beneficial for high-resolution videos, as TubeMate allows users to download their preferred quality directly to their device.
Ideal for areas without constant internet
TubeMate’s downloading feature avoids mobile data from getting used up fast, which is especially crucial when WiFi is unavailable or data plans are restricted. It also reduces battery usage and enables offline viewing. Since Google Play doesn't offer TubeMate, users must download the APK from external sources. Before installation, enable "unknown sources" in Android settings. For Oreo, it's a global setting; later versions prompt for permission during APK execution.
This app’s simple interface allows video downloads with a tap, offering quality and format choices like MP4 or WEBM. Audio downloads are also possible (M4A/AAC, OGG, MP3), though MP3 requires a separate converter. The built-in player handles playback with basic controls. Beyond YouTube, it supports platforms like Twitter and Facebook, though occasional glitches, such as delays on Twitter, may happen.
As with other video utility tools, things can get quite complicated because it hosts many sites to extract videos. The app can crash, freeze, and refuse to launch during times when multiple content are being downloaded. To avoid this, make sure to download two at a time or less, this way reduces the strain on both the app and on your phone as well.
A good alternative video app
TubeMate offers a valuable, free alternative for offline video access, particularly in areas with limited internet. While its external APK installation and occasional glitches require user awareness, its diverse download options and multi-platform support make it a powerful tool for managing media on Android devices.
User reviews about TubeMate
by Donna H.
I would have to say no. I’m going to repeat my answer I posted to another person talking about Tubemate.
I used Tubemate for months. I was starting getting notifications on my phone around 100 times a day. I got tons of Steam and medicare notifications. I had to uninstall it and do tons of cleaning of my phone for it to stop. I would be listening to music and notification chiming kept coming in. Not good when you are playing music through a car stereo with those loud chimes. My phone is unlocked and rooted and I had disabled it from starting yet it keep opening up. Tunemate ended up being more like malware. It also runs TONS of ads like when you use YouTube before you can view the video.
If you want something that works well you might want to try NewPipe. I haven’t had anything like that happen when using it. It blocks ALL ads when watching or downloading. Also if you close it, it won’t restart itself without permission. You will have to update it often because YouTube keeps blocking it. You can download video and also the video as a mp3. It does have cons because at this time you can’t read the comments. It might be fixed in the future. I haven’t tried many of these YouTube apps to compare them but NewPipe is the one for me.
Moreby Nael Queens
Since I've downloaded tubemate I've been more than satisfied with the product but the thing is that it bugged most of the time..
When I download songs it bugged so much that I needed to undownload and download it back again..
I recommended the product to some of my friends and they got the same problem as well, if you could please take care of that.
Thank you!
Moreby SHERIFF Akorede
since i downloaded this app, I've been enjoying clarity pictures and sound.
Moreby Sutan Muliya
great app and easy usually.... be happy and enjoy for using anytime, anywhere..
Morebest app for youtubers
by Anonymous
Disappear.
MoreWhy the green button for download disappear?
How can i download the video?
by Anonymous
easy to watch.
Morevery good habdy compare the tellevission at home a common andriod