Folx

I’m not a computer expert, and just want to download some content now and then. The simple interface makes it a breeze to search for what I want and save it to my MacBook. The only problem is I’m running out of storage space!

I know that sometimes, I will still use Safari to download torrent magnets if I’m in the middle of browsing the web. I set Safari to download all files to the Desktop. So, I asked Folx to automatically load torrents it detects on the Desktop to the download queue, then delete them once loaded. This way, I don’t even have to open Folx at all—it just does all the work behind the scenes and cleans up after itself.

Despite its simple user interface, Folx does put a lot of control in the user’s hands. The settings let you control almost every aspect of the downloader and how it works. For instance, you can determine which torrent sources the application checks when you run a search.

Folx can be described as the best torrent client for Mac. Its intuitive user interface adds to its appeal, and the simple approach to torrenting it employs makes it easy to use for anyone.

I like Folx but although they advertise proxy server support it’s only via http, not torrents. That’s the dealbreaker for me. Decent app otherwise.