Nevertheless, it is a fine choice for those wishing to torrent files on their phone. It is very pared down and lacks complex features. One notable thing is that you can set CatTorrent to download only while your phone is charging. This one gets very mixed reviews and is probably not worth the risk when far superior options are already on this list.
WeTorrent is available for Android and has been updated very recently, and has some nice features. This is a high-speed option, though this must be weighed against its poor search functionality. Best used when paired with another search app. You can reduce your data consumption by setting the app to only download torrents when connected to Wifi.
The very simple interface is somewhat ruined by the millions of results a search brings up. We want to preface our conclusion to the top Frostwire alternatives with a question that comes up a lot: is Frostwire safe? Indeed this is a question that applies to all torrent sites. The answer is yes, but with some caveats. Check the seeder-leecher ratio , which describes the number of people downloading the file compared to the number of people uploading the file from their computer.
If there are many seeders — people with the file on their computer — then they presumably all trust the file, and it works fine. A VPN , or virtual private network, will help you stay safe , especially because the files we torrent often are protected under copyright.
When you connect to the internet, your IP address reveals your location. This is visible to all the people using the torrent. Another simple tip is to have a good antivirus program installed and regularly update it. You should also avoid files with certain file name endings, as some are more prone to viruses than others. Furthermore, note that cracked programs with copyright protection removed are particularly vulnerable to viruses. As you can see, there are so many options out there for all your torrenting needs.
But if you are new to all of this, go with the tried and tested BitTorrent , which will work across all platforms. And for extra security and privacy, use only the best VPNs for torrenting. So, which of these Frostwire alternatives listed here today are you using in ? Let us know in the comments below! Yes, you can. Besides, the default installation might install unwanted software.
The best P2P client is uTorrent. However, BitTorrent is not far behind. Most of the time, it comes down to which one the user likes more. Yes, you should.
No matter which P2P client you use, always remember that others can see your IP address. Jan is the captain at the helm of VPNpro. He ensures that every crew member is practicing perfect digital hygiene and spreading only accurate pro tips about technology.
Your email address will not be published. And for those who are wondering, yes, I buy my music legally from various sources, including iTunes, Amazon, and cool record stores like Amoeba and Rasputin. I use Frostwire as more of a preview service or listening station, so that I can hear certain songs in their entirety first and determine whether I want to buy them.
Even with the growth of streaming services such as Grooveshark, there are still things you can find via the p2p networks like Gnutella that can't be found elsewhere. That's why Frostwire is still a valuable tool for me. Also, to the people who have been trashing Frostwire as useless in comparison to torrents, make note of this entry on the Frostwire blog, in regards to the 4. Not only all the prior issues our users reported with torrents are gone, but downloading torrents with FrostWire is faster than ever.
Torrent Bootstrapping has also significantly improved and in some cases the average download speeds are even 3x faster than with our previous torrent technology. The introduction of gnutella based. Roaming-Nomad Apr 15 Garbage peddled by scare mongerers So what ever happen to all the lies that Frostwire claimed would destroy Limewire and the reason they split off the from Limewire project to make this copycat second rate software?
Frostwire has always been and always will be a pale imitation of Limewire! Long live Gnutella. Oh wait, the network is virtually dead and filled with fakes and virus. Long live P2P. Oh wait, that's no good either because your IP can be seen and you can be sued for copyright infringement. I think it time to put to rest all these P2P programs that openly broadcast IP addresses.
Big brother is watching very closely! Bezierboy Apr 5 This version works fine on my As far as the usefulness of it: Yes, there are much better programs for Bittorrent Transmission, uTorrent, Vuze. But for Gnutella this is a very good program, one I find better than Phex, Cabos or Acqlite, and I've spent time using them all. Most virus results are obvious size, name, extension and will only infect a PC anyway. I rate it strictly for its usefulness connecting to and downloading from Gnutella.
That it does quite well for me, even behind a firewall. Talaatharb Mar 14 This is for version 4. Shadymac Mar 14 I don't see what the fuss is all about? I have used Frostwire on a mac for a year now without any issues or problems. I have used Tranmissions but find it overhyped and useless compared to the speeds I am getting out of Frostwire! The interface is something that is off putting and not so mac like. But so far frostwire has managed to download torrents, and every other thing that I needed it to do quite successfully.
The only people using this these days are the RIAA, collecting data on the idiots that use it, and idiot spammers and bot spreaders. Put in ANY search term you like, you will find a file approx' 6kb containing a trojan or exploit. If you want to get caught filesharing, this is the app to do it with. Almost all of the high profile cases where oxygen thieves are being sued for hundreds of thousands of dollars by the RIAA or whoever, were caught on this system.
Castle-Rose Mar 3 The latest FW 4. Where can i down grade to an older version? But really. What good is this clumsy app for today? The Gnutella network is dead for years, nothing can be found there anymore. And even BitTorrent is slowly dying, everybody is going to upload websites like Rapidshare these days.
Bezierboy Jan 14 I just upgraded from FrostWire 4. Obviously, these folks aren't testing their software on Bezierboy Nov 28 No problems whatsoever with version 4. So ignore my ranting about version 4. All the other file-sharing programs I've tried are either unstable, minimal and lacking features, don't get many results, or have become so dated they barely run correctly.
Bezierboy Nov 9 You can still get 4. Next time I won't overwrite the old version with new right away Bezierboy Nov 8 Will not run on my Deleted prefs, ran in 32 bit mode, put in Applications folder, still locks up on launch. Anyone else? Any reports from Talaatharb Sep 22 Still only runs from aapplication folder.
Talaatharb Aug 9 The erroneous behaviour from version 4. Kp-gores Apr 10 Only runs from the applications folder which is a major pain in the butt. Tried to contact authors or register in the forum: doesnt work. Igreg Sep 23 I do not know if I want to use this anymore. I am afraid of the new setup window, it looks like it wants to take control of files on my computer. I decided not to complete the setup and may delete it entirely. Holypoly Apr 29 The chat window takes years to load with this new version, and the chat option can't be turned off - it loads even if the corresponding box in "Community Chat Deleting the.
Version 4. Rocksounder Apr 21 The best place I have found for reviews of Macintosh software. I've been relying on "descriptions. It is refreshing the reactions of those who actively use the programs. Zorga Apr 19 Dual G5 2. Anf2res Apr 13 Although the requires for FrostWire 4. Any comments? Madsenj Mar 12 Most people who use the Android version turn to it for the name recognition as well as the overall simplicity of the app. Find out more on the BitTorrent website.
There is a separate website set up for community translation assistance , however. Vuze has been around for some time and its frog symbol is highly recognizable at this point. Current users enjoy its ease-of-use and interface, while it has a fairly standard set of features for torrent users. Unlike some of the options, Vuze also has a torrent search and discovery option, as well as Wi-Fi-only settings that prevent it from using up precious mobile data allotments.
Perhaps the biggest downside to this app is that, of as writing, it has not been updated over 2 years. Read more on the Vuze website. You can use aTorrent for most torrenting needs. The app also provides parallel downloading, Wi-Fi-only downloads, and supports half a dozen protocols. TorrDroid is exactly as it sounds: A torrent app specifically for Android. As such, there are no other options to use this app outside of Android.
The app is designed to streamline the process as much as possible with a search function. WeTorrent is offered up by developer Tap. The biggest feature it lacks is a search or discovery function for torrents, so users will need to source their torrent files elsewhere for download. Torrent Downloader is about as simple a program as it gets. The interface is extremely no-frills, while the features are also run-of-the-mill.
You can control every aspect of your torrent download, even down to banning connected peers and viewing network activity. Similar to WeTorrent and a few other options on the list, there is no search function for torrent or magnet links.
One of the only options around with a built-in web browser, zetaTorrent includes a few other unique features. Not only can you download. The pro version also includes web authentification, proxy support, and an IP filter.
The app also includes an RSS feed to help discover new torrents. Additionally, zetaTorrent offers a wifi file transfer feature that lets you upload or download files from a web browser on your PC. CatTorrent is a bit of a hidden gem in the Google Play Store.
It has just , downloads, but is well-rated and has a good set of features for torrent downloads. The app is slim with only a few select features for torrent downloading. CatTorrent includes a built-in torrent search option from a few select torrent sites, supports magnet links, and can play downloaded videos using its apps. The app also has a feature that allows you to torrent only when charging the phone to help save battery power. On September 27, , FrostWire updated its website to state that its development team would be closing shop on the project.
In a blog post posted to their WordPress site , the team explained that the primary reason for their decision was because Google had removed their app from the Google Play Store.
FrostWire countered to Google that this is technically impossible, as the FrostWire app cannot host content. According to FrostWire, 80 percent of its users are now on Android, making it effectively impossible for the team to continue reasonable operation and development without the revenue stream available through Google Play.
The team noted that the more recently developed centralized app store monopoly that Google and Apple create makes it effectively impossible to continue to operate if an app is removed. Since that time, however, FrostWire came back online and it appears its app was returned to the Google Play Store.
The service now appears to have a heavy focus on free-to-play music from music artists who have made their music available at no cost.
FrostWire itself a fork of the popular LimeWire tool, and was available to torrent users for over a decade. Is that good? I want the quality of the music to be very good as well. Please answer.
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