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Downloader vs Ghost Downloader: catalog facts
Downloader	Ghost Downloader
Free Free to download on Google Play and the Amazon Appstore.	Free Free and open source, with optional donations.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Browser extension
Short codes make entering long URLs on a TV remote easy Built-in browser and search	Browser extension detects HLS and DASH streams on a page Records live streams
Basic downloader without segmented downloads or queues Closed source	Speed claims come from the developer's own benchmark Media sniffing needs the browser extension installed
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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