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YouView
YouView
2.6
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YouView free download for Mac

YouView

Version 0.6.1

Watch YouTube videos without a browser.

2.6
Based on 21 user ratesRead reviews & comments
Free
Absolutely Free

YouView overview

YouView allows you to browse, and watch YouTube videos on your Mac. YouView is faster than Flash and provides a better-looking video.

Features:

  • YouView uses H264 video feeds with hardware decoding to provide smooth playback.
  • Allows downloading of videos (with a donation).
  • Comments are available so you do not have to go to YouTube in order to post or read comments on a video.
  • Supports the highest resolution video available on YouTube.
  • Apple Remote support.
  • Parental Controls so you can protect your children from videos that are flagged and contains bad content.

What’s new in version 0.6.1

Updated on Sep 10 2015

Version 0.6.1:

Note: This product is not compatible with macOS El Capitan and later.

  • Added back accessibility.

Information

License

Free

Size

11 MB

Downloads

38630

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Intel 32
  • PPC 32
  • Mac OS X 10.4 or later
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sampson-bob
sampson-bob
Mar 18 2018
0.6.1
0.5
Mar 18 2018
0.5
Version: 0.6.1
Doesn't't work on High Sierra - useless.
drmbowen
drmbowen
Sep 28 2015
0.6.1
3.0
Sep 28 2015
3.0
Version: 0.6.1
I was delighted with this! An alternative to extinct Mactubes and it is faster with better rez. And I don't know what's all this about donating but apparently thats for music?
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Jan 31 2015
0.5.1
0.5
Jan 31 2015
0.5
Version: 0.5.1
The app was upgraded to be compatible with OS X Yosemite. Unfortunately, it crashes as soon as it starts up. So it is not compatible. It is still a beta at version 0.5.1. And obviously it is seriously flawed. Hopefully the developer can fix it to a usable state. Here is the crash message: Exception Name: NSInternalInconsistencyException Description: Invalid parameter not satisfying: stateDirectoryURL != nil User Info: (null) 0 CoreFoundation 0x00007fff8fd4866c __exceptionPreprocess + 172 1 libobjc.A.dylib 0x00007fff8a4a776e objc_exception_throw + 43 2 CoreFoundation 0x00007fff8fd4844a +[NSException raise:format:arguments:] + 106 3 Foundation 0x00007fff834543a9 -[NSAssertionHandler handleFailureInMethod:object:file:lineNumber:description:] + 195 4 AppKit 0x00007fff83e8def3 -[NSPersistentUIPreservedStateDirectory initWithStateDirectory:] + 132 5 AppKit 0x00007fff83e962ca +[NSPersistentUIManager(NSCarbonMethods) copyPersistentCarbonWindowDictionariesForBundleID:] + 231 6 HIToolbox 0x00007fff8a89625b _HIPersistentUICopyPersistentCarbonWindowDictionariesForBundleID + 75 7 HIToolbox 0x00007fff8a896200 _ZL34GetPersistenceDictionariesAtLaunchv + 52 8 HIToolbox 0x00007fff8a8961c6 _Z29WindowStateInitFirstEventTimev + 9 9 HIToolbox 0x00007fff8a895ba3 _FirstEventTime + 52 10 HIToolbox 0x00007fff8a895a35 RunCurrentEventLoopInMode + 49 11 HIToolbox 0x00007fff8a89576e ReceiveNextEventCommon + 179 12 HIToolbox 0x00007fff8a8956ab _BlockUntilNextEventMatchingListInModeWithFilter + 71 13 AppKit 0x00007fff83e94f81 _DPSNextEvent + 964 14 AppKit 0x00007fff83e94730 -[NSApplication nextEventMatchingMask:untilDate:inMode:dequeue:] + 194 15 AppKit 0x00007fff83e88593 -[NSApplication run] + 594 16 AppKit 0x00007fff83e73a14 NSApplicationMain + 1832 17 YouView 0x00000001000014bc start + 52 18 ??? 0x0000000000000001 0x0 + 1
Crus13
Crus13
Aug 23 2013
0.5
3.0
Aug 23 2013
3.0
Version: 0.5
Finally an YouTube app like the one from apple TV. My ATV died and replaced it with a 2011 Mini and I try to emulate some apps. Works on my 2011 Mini (Lion) and 2008 MBP (SL). The major plus is that you can access your account playlist. (no need to make them all over again) The major minus is that it only show max. 50 videos per playlist (not 200 as max from YouTube). I will donate even tho i don't care about DL feature. Great app. Make a nicer UI, increase the number of videos displayed to 200 and take my money :)
Chelsea-FC
Chelsea-FC
Aug 3 2013
0.5
5.0
Aug 3 2013
5.0
Version: 0.5
HI,I m a g4 user and you view is absolutely brilliant application,I am watching youtube videos everyday from browsers like safari and firefox........But the buffering is too slow and laggy,but when i downloaded this app. it not only just do fast buffering as well as a video with no lag..........Excellent
MichaelHaeusler
MichaelHaeusler
Jul 29 2013
0.5
0.0
Jul 29 2013
0.0
Version: 0.5
Dev says on his webzone that he's working on a successor called MotiOnline. So does that mean that YouView will be discontinued eventually? What would be the use of donating for full features if the app will be abandoned in the near future?
Jacblac
Jacblac
Jul 20 2013
0.5 Beta 11
5.0
Jul 20 2013
5.0
Version: 0.5 Beta 11
I really like this app - it immediately did everything i wanted, & the developer answered my questions right away. It's still in beta stage, which makes its performance even more impressive.
Proffesorcaresser
Proffesorcaresser
May 7 2013
0.5 Beta 9
0.5
May 7 2013
0.5
Version: 0.5 Beta 9
Operation could not be completed. (com.google.GDataServiceDomain error 403.) This is all i'm getting so far.... any help?
Ianonline
Ianonline
Mar 26 2013
0.5 Beta 9
5.0
Mar 26 2013
5.0
Version: 0.5 Beta 9
Review: This is the best youtube viewer/downloader IMO. I have tried them all, this has the most features, it's minimal, and has many nice features. You have access to you're channel, favorites and subscriptions. This alone is great, and not available on similar apps I have paid 5x the price for. You also have an extension for when viewing any YouTube links in Safari, they are instantly captured and auto play in the app. The app runs in the full window, unlike other apps that have the video and a sidebar or something open at the same time and no way to disable. And lastly, if you donate to him, I donated the minimum of 2-3 bucks I think it was, the app will download and convert the videos for you. And it does these two things very well, fast downloads and lots of video settings. The only thing I noticed bug wise, was when seeking with the nav bar on the bottom, sometimes, the bar will jump out of place and stay in the middle of the screen until you close the app. And also comments under video option does not work for me. Don't know why this app get mediocre rating...it's a beta, and the guy is asking for a measly 2 bucks for his download and converting features. I'm loving this app, I use it daily, and I look forward to the updates.
Mo3Tah
Mo3Tah
Feb 10 2012
0.5 Beta 6
1.0
Feb 10 2012
1.0
Version: 0.5 Beta 6
i can’t running app YouView in my mac lion OS 10.7.3!
Eridani
Eridani
Feb 1 2012
0.5 Beta 6
0.5
Feb 1 2012
0.5
Version: 0.5 Beta 6
It is not freeware. It requires a "donation" in order to unlock downloading and exporting videos. Didn't used it. I hate when people lies.
Michaelthegeek
Michaelthegeek
Oct 31 2011
0.5 Beta 4
0.0
Oct 31 2011
0.0
Version: 0.5 Beta 4
More work is needed as I cannot log in to my acc.
SawtoothRising
SawtoothRising
Aug 15 2011
0.5 Beta 4
0.0
Aug 15 2011
0.0
Version: 0.5 Beta 4
very annoying how it hijacks all my file associations :(
Bpm
Bpm
Jul 17 2011
0.5 Beta 2
4.0
Jul 17 2011
4.0
Version: 0.5 Beta 2
the developer is quick in replying. this app is simple yet promising. I love how it plays youtube without flash and unlike minitube it lets me access my account. And thank God the developer thought ahead and wrote add-on for browsers too.
Tingting
Tingting
Jun 2 2011
0.5 Beta 2
4.5
Jun 2 2011
4.5
Version: 0.5 Beta 2
This app rules. No more need for the regular website with all the heat and fan noise. This is an app done right. Really nice.
hous
hous
Apr 15 2011
0.5 Beta 1
2.0
Apr 15 2011
2.0
Version: 0.5 Beta 1
has no update ages! so other plug-ins (updated Click To Flash e.g.) or apps brought features... agreed mark lee...
Mark-Lee
Mark-Lee
Feb 5 2011
0.5 Beta 1
3.5
Feb 5 2011
3.5
Version: 0.5 Beta 1
Really good app. But for me personally, it misses some key features: 1. Rearranging subscription list and/or adding authors/channels to favorites. I only watch some of my subscriptions everyday, but most of them only once a month or so. Would like to have an ability to separate them. 2. In-app user playlists. So I could queue the vids and watch them on my tv screen while sitting on a sofa. With those features, I would gladly buy/donate the app.
Robotank
Robotank
Apr 1 2010
0.4.4
0.0
Apr 1 2010
0.0
Version: 0.4.4
Well, I don't know about this dispute going on below, but I do think so far that this app is actually quite nice. It's got a quick and minimal browser and loads H.264 videos. The beta version he's linked to also includes browser plug-ins for Chrome, Safari, and Firefox that will automatically direct YouTube links to YouView. I definitely prefer watching YouTube in this way. I starting using something called QuickTubePlayer the other day that allows you to drag or paste YouTube links into it to view videos in H.264. I was wishing that it had both its own browser and integration with other browsers, and now I come across YouView with both. I'm also really glad to see Chrome integration with YouView, since the main reason I'm looking at these programs at all is that ClickToFlash doesn't work with Chrome, and so I can't load H.264 videos directly within it (also the YouTube HTML5 beta stopped working today; I'm guessing it has something to do with the layout changes and will come back eventually). I'll keep testing this for a while, but if it turns out as well as it looks so far, I wouldn't have any issue sending $5 to the dev for the extra features and to encourage development.
kosovarnye@yahoo-com
kosovarnye@yahoo-com
Oct 27 2009
0.4.3
1.0
Oct 27 2009
1.0
Version: 0.4.3
OK, I didn't realize that you're a "kid" (your term, however you define it). Anyway, let's assume you are a kid who loves writing software and that's all great. Anything that may be amiss might be chalked up to just lack of experience. I'll respectfully decline to buy YouView because the other program is working great and it's free. I do think I made some good points, but I also realize I waste too much time trying to be right. Let's call it a truce, if you're willing, and I hope you'll keep writing great software-- just as long as you' don't do it for Microsoft. Good luck in your business. I'm going to go bake a lousy frozen pizza.
kosovarnye@yahoo-com
kosovarnye@yahoo-com
Oct 24 2009
0.4.3
1.0
Oct 24 2009
1.0
Version: 0.4.3
AND JUST BECAUSE JEFFREY MCPHEETERS GOT TO VOTE TWICE, SO WILL I. ONE FRIGGIN' STAR!
sampson-bob
sampson-bob
Mar 18 2018
0.5
Mar 18 2018
0.5
Version: null
drmbowen
drmbowen
Sep 28 2015
3.0
Sep 28 2015
3.0
Version: null
Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Jan 31 2015
0.5
Jan 31 2015
0.5
Version: null
Crus13
Crus13
Aug 23 2013
3.0
Aug 23 2013
3.0
Version: null
Morgan-Alex
Morgan-Alex
Aug 6 2013
1.0
Aug 6 2013
1.0
Version: null
Chelsea-FC
Chelsea-FC
Aug 3 2013
5.0
Aug 3 2013
5.0
Version: null
Jacblac
Jacblac
Jul 20 2013
5.0
Jul 20 2013
5.0
Version: null
Proffesorcaresser
Proffesorcaresser
May 7 2013
0.5
May 7 2013
0.5
Version: null
Ianonline
Ianonline
Mar 26 2013
5.0
Mar 26 2013
5.0
Version: null
Yat-Au-Yeung
Yat-Au-Yeung
Sep 29 2012
0.5
Sep 29 2012
0.5
Version: null
Mo3Tah
Mo3Tah
Feb 10 2012
1.0
Feb 10 2012
1.0
Version: null
Eridani
Eridani
Feb 1 2012
0.5
Feb 1 2012
0.5
Version: null
Marccc
Marccc
Aug 6 2011
4.0
Aug 6 2011
4.0
Version: null
Bpm
Bpm
Jul 17 2011
4.0
Jul 17 2011
4.0
Version: null
Tingting
Tingting
Jun 2 2011
4.5
Jun 2 2011
4.5
Version: null
hous
hous
Apr 15 2011
2.0
Apr 15 2011
2.0
Version: null
Mark-Lee
Mark-Lee
Feb 5 2011
3.5
Feb 5 2011
3.5
Version: null
Krox
Krox
Jan 5 2011
2.5
Jan 5 2011
2.5
Version: null
kosovarnye@yahoo-com
kosovarnye@yahoo-com
Oct 24 2009
1.0
Oct 24 2009
1.0
Version: null
Jeffrey-Mcpheeters
Jeffrey-Mcpheeters
Mar 7 2009
3.0
Mar 7 2009
3.0
Version: null
St00pid-M0nk3y
St00pid-M0nk3y
Feb 11 2009
5.0
Feb 11 2009
5.0
Version: null
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