PikaTorrent

Despite the bad reputations, torrents are excellent for downloading very large files. The efficient P2P distribution, resilience to interruptions, parallel downloading and the possibility to optimize the bandwidth usage are a few of the features that recommend them for this purpose.

PikaTorrent is an open-source BitTorrent client that aligns with many of the features that make torrents an efficient choice for grabbing large files.

The app comes with a modern interface that dedicates most of the space to the torrent lists. You can search for torrent directly within the app, as it include an online search function that looks for torrents on Google and DuckDuckGo. Adding a torrent is a simple matter of pasting the magnet link or selecting the file.

The app empowers you to control who can access and download the content you're sharing via torrents. You can choose to share with specific individuals or make it available to a broader audience via a direct link.

If you’re downloading numerous files at the same time, then you’re probably wondering about how you’ll manage them. For starters, the app allows you to set labels, so you can easily sort and organize your library. The app includes a search feature, so you can look for a particular torrent directly in your list.

A noteworthy feature of the tool is that it comes with a companion app, available for Android devices, that enables you to check on your files and make necessary adjustments. You can start, pause, stop and check the progress, even when you are not physically near your PC.

You will be happy to learn that you don’t need to configure port forwarding or create an account for this purpose. PikaTorrent allows you to link your Android app and desktop app without going through a registration or login process.