Folx
Folx is a free download manager and torrent client for Mac that combines both functionalities in a single application with a native macOS interface. It's designed to give users complete control over their downloads with features like multi-threaded downloading, download scheduling, speed control, and built-in torrent search capabilities. The app offers both free and Pro versions, with the Pro version supporting up to 20 simultaneous download threads and additional advanced features. Folx is popular among Mac users who frequently download large files or need reliable torrent functionality with a clean, Mac-style interface.
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1 suggestionBased on the search results, Folx does not have native Apple Silicon support as of 2023 and still requires Rosetta 2 to run on M1/M2 Macs. While the app appears to still be maintained (with version 5.33 available and active development), users experiencing performance issues or wanting native Apple Silicon support should consider qBittorrent as an alternative. qBittorrent is already optimized for Apple Silicon and provides robust torrent downloading capabilities, though it has a less polished interface compared to Folx's Mac-native design. For users who primarily need the download manager functionality rather than torrents, waiting for a native Folx update may be worthwhile since the developer appears to still be actively updating the software.
Native version · Reported by in the community.
This app may have been updated to a native build — device(s) no longer report it as Intel-only, but no explicit confirmation has been received.
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
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