SYC PRO: This App Downloads YouTube Video Directly into iPhone, iPad (& Android)

YouTube downloaders are a dime a dozen these days! Even then, finding a fast, reliable, and professional YouTube downloader that fits seamlessly into your workflow can be a challenge. In this ocean of options, Softorino YouTube Converter Pro—better known as SYC PRO—is a solid exception.

SYC PRO has been our go-to YouTube downloader/converter utility for years, and the latest version of SYC PRO packs additional features—including some AI-powered tools—that elevate its capabilities. Let’s dive in.

What Is SYC PRO?

In short, SYC PRO makes it easy to download YouTube videos as MP4 or MP3 to your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. Just copy, click, and download!

Watch the demo in action from Softorino:

Features highlight:

• Download YouTube Videos directly to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows, and even iPods, Android.
• Save YouTube videos (including Shorts) in MP4 format.
• Convert YouTube videos to MP3 or AAC.
• Automatically add downloaded audio to Apple Music.
• AI-powered Metadata Filler for auto-tagged songs, albums, and artwork.

Our Experience with SYC PRO

As you can see, SYC PRO makes quite a few promises! We wanted to see whether the product delivers on all these fronts, especially checking whether it fits our professional workflows. Here’s how we went about it.

We have been testing the latest version of SYC PRO for a week now. We did our testing on an M2 MacBook Air running the latest version of macOS Sequoia. We also checked whether the developers have addressed the room for improvement that we noted in the previous versions.

# Getting Started & UI

As you would expect from a reliable YouTube downloader utility, SYC PRO has an intuitive UI design.

Since SYC PRO integrates with macOS so well, you don’t need to worry about permissions or anything. Instead, you can start using SYC PRO in seconds. Unlike some other downloaders, however, SYC PRO’s UI is pretty minimal while offering some customization options.

For instance, it’s convenient that SYC PRO can detect YouTube/video URLs from your clipboard. As soon as you copy a video URL, SYC PRO picks it up instantly and prepares it for download — no manual pasting required. This small touch saves a lot of time when you’re grabbing videos one after another.

We liked that the additional functions of SYC Pro do not interfere with the main task. This means you can focus on the video download and conversion process alone. We shall now see how SYC Pro does the job when it comes to core functions.

# For YouTube Downloads

We found it effortless to download YouTube videos (including Shorts) using SYC PRO. Just copy the URL, and the app takes care of the rest.

You also get a few handy customization options:

• Audio downloads: Choose between MP3 and AAC.
• Video downloads: The app auto-selects the best format for your target device, with manual quality choices up to 4K. (We wish 8K support were available.)

Another standout feature is batch downloading. You can queue multiple videos or grab entire playlists at once — perfect for music collections, podcasts, or lecture series. When you hit Download, SYC PRO processes the queue quickly and taps into your full internet bandwidth.

In our tests, a 4K UHD video downloaded in just a few seconds. Even when downloading multiple 4K files, the speed held up impressively. Plus, the built-in compression ensures that videos take up less storage without sacrificing quality.

We also appreciated the estimated file size preview before each download — a small but practical touch.

# Transfer to iOS and Beyond

The smarter thing about SYC PRO is how it optimizes the downloads based on where you want to place them. You can choose between a few common options as the destination, such as your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV/Music Library, and the Favorites folder.

Let’s say that you want to download a music video or audio to your iPhone. It is as simple as connecting the iPhone to your Mac and choosing the device from the SYC PRO menu. If your Mac and iPhone are on the same Wi-Fi network, you can transfer content wirelessly as well. It also lets you move content to your iPod.

Probably the most frustrating thing about transferring data to iOS devices is the difficulty in locating the files. When you transfer content using SYC PRO, the content goes directly to the corresponding library. So, if you just moved a music file, you can find it using the Music app.

Similarly, you have an option to download a video directly to the TV app on your Mac. We also loved how it offers native support for devices like iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano. If you can find a compatible cable, you can build a music/video library on those devices.

You also get a straightforward way to transfer the downloaded content to Android devices.

# AI Metadata

Downloading YouTube content as video and audio is only one of the many things SYC PRO can do. When you think about it, a great music/video library needs more than downloaded files. You need proper metadata if you want to access these contents effortlessly.

SYC PRO packs a well-thought-out feature to help you with this: an AI-powered feature to auto-fill metadata. It works great for the most part. You can hit the Edit button and click the “Fill metadata with AI button”, and SYC PRO will do the rest.

The application fills in the necessary metadata for most music videos. So, we found this quite useful when it comes to creating a well-arranged music library from YouTube. If the auto-fetched information is not correct, you can always edit everything manually.

This was pretty handy when we wanted to download an entire music playlist from YouTube. SYC PRO helped us auto-fill the metadata for all the albums that it felt like we had purchased an album from iTunes. It was a convenient thing to have it accessible through the Apple Music app on our Mac as well as our iPhone. The app added the correct album colors for all the 30+ tracks we had in the playlist.

# Other Features

You also get plenty of customization features. For instance, the Settings pane lets you control how the app behaves while downloading audio and video files. You can enable Automatic Content Recognition to ensure that SYC PRO downloads the right artwork for music files.

It also offers the ability to download subtitles along with videos. Whether you’re watching tutorials, lectures, or foreign films, having subtitles directly embedded ensures you don’t miss important details — even when watching offline.

# Overall Performance

The overall performance from SYC PRO has been nothing short of impressive. The intuitive User Interface is a great addition to all the features it offers. In many ways, the UI simplifies the process of creating an easily accessible video/music library.

As we mentioned, the download speeds you get from SYC PRO are also pretty great. However, we did come across those occasional fetching errors. This isn’t surprising considering how much YouTube has been trying to stop downloader tools like SYC PRO. However, these errors don’t interrupt the workflow much.

You’d also appreciate the many little improvements Softorino has brought into SYC PRO compared to its many previous versions. We can’t share any numbers like 2x or 3x, but the speeds are impressive, indeed.

Pricing & Plans

SYC PRO is currently available for macOS and Windows. You can use a few methods to access the full feature.
As of now, Softorino offers SYC PRO only through Universal License. This singular license gives you access to all apps from Softorino, including WALTR PRO, AltTunes, Beamer, Folder Colorizer, etc. After applying discounts, pricing for the Universal License is:

• $9.95 1-Month Universal
• $39.95 1-Year Universal
• One-time purchase $300 (get lifetime access to the Universal License)

You can also use the 24-hour free trial to see whether SYC PRO works out for you. You can download only 3 YouTube/Vimeo content during this period, though.

Just so you know, the Universal License gives you access to all apps made by Softorino for both macOS and Windows devices. So, when you judge the value of SYC PRO, you need to consider everything else you’d get from the Universal License package.

We believe SYC PRO offers great value, considering that you get more than what you bargain for by paying $40 every year. However, it would be nice if the company offered an option to purchase the app alone.

Pros and Cons

Here are some pros and cons that you should know about SYC PRO.

Pros

• Intuitive User Interface design; easy to navigate.
• Professional control and metadata management.
• AI-powered metadata filling option for better organization.
• Easy transfer to iOS devices and apps like Music/TV.
• Built-in support for YouTube playlists and subtitles.
• Wider support for video quality (up to 4K) and audio.
• Impressive integration with macOS and the clipboard.

Cons

• It still lacks support for 8K YouTube video downloads.
• Limited support for platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud).
• Occasional fetching errors with YouTube videos.
• Some features (like metadata AI) work better for popular content than niche videos.
• It can be purchased only through a subscription.

Our Final Take

SYC PRO is a sweet choice for those who need a workflow-optimized way to download videos and music from platforms like YouTube, Vimeo, and SoundCloud. It stands out by offering a seamless, reliable method to transfer downloaded content directly to iPhone, iPad, and macOS app libraries.

While there is room for improvement—such as adding 8K video support—SYC PRO’s deep integration with macOS and Apple devices changes the way you manage and enjoy your media, especially music.

Although Softorino’s Universal License might seem pricey at first, it delivers incredible value for students, content creators, and Apple enthusiasts who benefit from its broad set of productivity and media apps.

Overall, SYC PRO remains a unique tool in the crowded field of YouTube downloader/converter utilities.