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.
