Downloading videos is a great way of sharing entertainment or watching them later without a connection.
Unfortunately, however, there are very few apps that allow you to do this, making downloading videos into a chore, at best.
Luckily, we are here to help. In this article, we are going to go over two of the best video downloading apps available on the Android platform. For each app, we will provide its cost, features, and a brief tutorial on how to use it. By the end, you should be well-informed, indeed.
YouTube
You can download YouTube from the Google Play Store here.
We would be willing to bet that you did not expect to find YouTube on our list, but there are some very good reasons for its inclusion. Let us go over them all.
Cost
For starters, YouTube is a free service, and you are able to watch pretty much anything you want without charge. This also applies to downloads, which can be done through the app itself, and which you can watch when offline.
There is a premium version of YouTube called YouTube Premium (in true creative form), which allows you to download music videos and copyrighted songs. It also prevents ads from disturbing your viewing experience. This may be the incentive you need to upgrade your account, but you will not be missing out on much if you decide not to.
Features
YouTube has a ton of great features that have all served to make the platform as popular as it is.
For starters, you can subscribe to content creators whose videos you enjoy. With YouTube Premium, you can also listen to songs without your screen, effectively turning the app into a bona fide music player.
The video downloading feature is great because you do not have to feel bad about piracy (an act I am sure many of us indulge in, from time to time).
The only catch is that these videos only remain available for 30 days before you are required to go online to restore them. You do not need to download them again, however. As long as you go online again, the videos will remain downloaded.
How to Download Videos
It takes a few taps of a button to get a video downloaded and available for offline viewing. With any video, tap on the three dots that appear next to it, then select download. You will then be asked what quality you would like the video to be downloaded.
After this, the video will appear in your "Downloads" tab on your account, and you can view them whenever you want.
Videoder
You can download Videoder from the app's site here.
Videoder is on the flip side of YouTube in terms of "fair use", but it is still a great tool to use in a pinch. It has a handful of features that make it worthwhile, so let us go over them now.
Cost
Firstly, Videoder is free! And that is always a bonus. With this app, you can download any video you want, from any site you want, for zero charges. All you need is the URL of the video you want, and you are all good to go.
Features
With Videoder, you can download videos and songs from any site, not just YouTube. That being said, you can also download entire YouTube playlists.
Another great feature is the option to download your videos in 4K. Granted, this makes the file at least ten times larger, but it may be worth it for later viewing. It is all up to you, and you can download the videos in whatever quality you want.
Additionally, if you are more musically inclined, you can download songs as well. This feature is enhanced thanks to the ability to also edit your song's album artwork and details, making the listening experience seem more premium.
How to Download Videos
All you need for this is the URL for the video or song you would like to download. Simply copy the URL, then paste it in Videoder's search bar. After this, you will be able to set the quality of the video and much more. It is as simple as that.
Summary
What we have presented here are two of the best apps to use for viewing videos offline. While Videoder certainly makes sharing things easier, sometimes the simple features of YouTube are all you need.
