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Progressive Downloader

Name: Progressive Downloader
Price: 4.99 USD

Mac · iPhone

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Freedom report

One barScore 5.5

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Progressive Downloader is ranked #21 of 57 in download manager software on Freedom251. It runs on iOS, macOS.

Progressive Downloader plans and pricing

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Progressive Downloader $4.99 once macOS 13 (Ventura) or newer required macpsd.net · 9 Oct 2026

Compared on download manager software

Free plan: Yes
Supported platforms: macOS, iOS, Chrome extension
Browser integration: Yes
Video downloading: Yes
Download scheduling: Yes
Remote control: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Progressive Downloader is a macOS download manager with multi-thread and mirror-search support.
Browser support: The Interceptor integration guide lists Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Chromium, Opera, Yandex, SeaMonkey, Helium, Zen, and beta versions of the listed browsers.
Integration limit: Progressive Downloader can be integrated with only one browser at a time.
Browser cookies: The app can use cookies from its integrated browser, and users can disable browser-cookie sharing in the Integration tab.
File browser: The built-in file browser supports HTTP(S), FTP(S), SFTP, FILE, SMB, and AFP connections, with some protocols limited by edition and macOS version.
Plus features: Plus mode adds dedicated download processes, enhanced browser integration, PD Link, configurations, mirror search, additional file-browser protocols, and instant video downloads.
Mobile link transfer: PD Link sends download URLs from an iPhone or iPad to Progressive Downloader on a Mac, using iCloud or PIN pairing.
Automation: The app can be controlled from Terminal with commands to queue a download or wait for it to finish.
Integrity checks: Users can provide a hash and choose a function to verify a downloaded file when the download finishes.
Privacy: The privacy policy says most download-management data is stored locally and that the maker does not sell personal information.
Security: The privacy policy says URLs submitted through PIN relay are encrypted by Progressive Downloader and PD Link before reaching the API.
Support: The maker invites users to report issues by email at [email protected].

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Download Manager Software in 2026#21 of 57

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Sources

macpsd.net· checked 9 Oct 2026
macpsd.net/pages/integration/· checked 9 Oct 2026
macpsd.net/pages/browser/· checked 9 Oct 2026
macpsd.net/pages/plus/· checked 9 Oct 2026
macpsd.net/pages/pdlink/· checked 9 Oct 2026
macpsd.net/pages/cli/· checked 9 Oct 2026
macpsd.net/pages/task/· checked 9 Oct 2026
macpsd.net/pages/privacy-policy/· checked 9 Oct 2026