Flud - Torrent Downloader

What Flud does

Flud - Torrent Downloader is an Android app for managing BitTorrent downloads on a phone or tablet. It can open torrent files and magnet links, then download the selected files to the device. It suits people who already use peer-to-peer transfers and want control over download queues, file selection and connection settings from a mobile device.

Useful controls

The app lets you choose individual files from a torrent instead of downloading everything, and set priorities when several files are queued. It includes options for Wi-Fi-only transfers, which can help avoid using mobile data unintentionally. Support for RSS feeds can also help users follow recurring downloads, including automatic downloading where configured.

• Magnet link support for starting transfers from compatible links
• Download and upload controls without built-in speed caps
• Connection features including DHT, UPnP and NAT-PMP
• Settings for encryption, IP filtering and proxy use
• Light and dark themes, with an interface designed for phones and tablets

How widely it is used

Flud is listed in Video Players & Editors, although its main job is downloading and managing torrent content rather than playing media. It has a 4.59 out of 5 rating from more than 443,000 reviews, and the listing reports 10,000,000+ installs. Those figures indicate broad use, but they do not say whether the app is suitable for every household or network.

Who publishes it

The developer is Delphi Softwares. Before handing it to another person, consider whether they understand torrent files, storage use and the legal rules that apply to the material they choose to download. The app provides transfer tools; responsibility for the files and sources remains with the user.