Overview & Capabilities
A free YouTube downloader for everyone
TubeMate 2 is a free mobile application that allows you to download videos from
YouTube
. The app will enable you to save your favourite music videos, tutorials, guides, or any other video entertainment directly from YouTube without needing the premium subscription offered by Youtube. The program has many features that improve it’s downloading abilities.
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An easy downloader for YouTube videos
TubeMate 2 is an excellent
video downloading
service for your Android device if you don’t want to purchase YouTube Premium. The app can save your money by lessening the data charges you’d receive by continually listening to the same song on repeat.
The application receives updates to fix the minor bugs that occur each time a new feature is added. Older Android versions are now supported as well thanks to a
recent update
as well as the option to keep your screen awake while you’re watching videos.
Unless you’re downloading on an older device, this application shouldn’t use too many resources. However, if you are downloading videos, you’re likely going to experience lag, and depending on the age of your
Android
device, download speed, and amount of videos downloading at the same time.
Download speed
You can set
TubeMate 2’s download speed
while using the application. Doing this can lessen the burden the app causes your device to be bare. It’s also a great option if you aren’t the only person using the internet at the moment.
However, the speed you set is not a guarantee that downloads will use that internet speed. There are limitations set by your internet provider, but this app goes beyond that. The download speed it uses is unstable and will drop from time to time.
In-app browser
The in-app
browser
of
TubeMate
is used to
select all the videos you want to save
. All you need to do is navigate to the video’s page within the browser and select the download option. Once you’ve done the process, the download will begin.
However, before the download starts, you will need to select the quality of the file you want to download. The available selection ranges from only audio to 1280x720p. This is an option limited by the device you use and the video you wish to save.
While you’re browsing, you can
play media
without needing to change applications, making Tube Mate
a great choice for
previewing videos
before downloading them. This allows the app to be an alternative to your normal
browser
and YouTube app.
Downloading
The
TubeMate application
has a few
YouTube video downloading
possibilities while you’re using it. If your internet connection drops and comes back online, and download that was running will automatically resume itself. This is a handy tool if you have
multiple downloads running
you do not need to reactivate each one individually.
Available to use is also a
fast download
mode, which uses multiple connections to download one video at a time. With this large videos can be downloaded in minutes or seconds depending on the internet speed you have.
It’s also possible to limit Tubemate2’s simultaneous downloads. With a powerful device, you can turn up the amount that runs at the same time without worrying about crashing the application. However, older Android phones will need to lower these as their system resources are too low.
There are also options to prevent the use of mobile data. All you need to do is turn the WiFi-only option on in your settings. Your downloads are not limited to YouTube either, as you can download almost any video that is available.
Interface design
While the in-app browser is a handy utility, the interface it uses is not. The UI that your Tube Mate 2
download uses is clunky and can quickly cause you to tap the wrong option while managing files or searching for a video to save.
Resource usage
TubeMate 2 resource usage
is not modest. Depending on the settings you use and the number of videos downloading simultaneously, the application can cause itself to crash. Even with support for older devices, you have to manage settings meticulously.
Due to the application’s ability to download multiple instances of more than one file at the same time, the resources used can quickly skyrocket depending on the level of convenience you want.
It’s also worth noting that the
TubeMate 2 resolution
options for downloading are limited by device. If the phone does not have enough resources, you won’t have the option to download 720p quality or greater.
Alternatives
If this
TubeMate 2 version
isn’t your ideal
video
downloading application, there are many alternatives available for your Android device.
YouTube itself can download a selection of videos in low-quality format. If you pay the monthly subscription for Premium, you can download content without facing restrictions.
Videoder
is an easy to use video downloading application that extends its use to other social media websites. It has accelerated downloading by fetching multiple parts of the same file at once and can handle a large queue of videos.
Vidmate
is an Android application that saves media content from around the world to your mobile device. It has over 200 live streaming channels for you to access.
Keepvid
is a great alternative for saving those gems you discover while browsing popular streaming sites. With its simple interface and ability to download a batch of videos at once, it ranks as one of the best alternatives available.
Quick and powerful downloading
This application is a great choice for downloading your favourite videos from
streaming
websites
. Finding the content you want to save and saving it is quick but not always easy as the in-app browser’s interface is not well designed.
The application is not perfect,
TubeMate 2 updates
itself on a regular basis to remove bugs while adding new features. Support for older Android versions has been added to keep the aged devices using this app.