As you perhaps know, there are several versions of Folx: FREE and PRO versions of Folx that we sell on our website (you can see their comparison here) as well as Folx GO and Folx GO+ versions at the Mac App Store.
PRO version of Folx is an excellent torrent finder – you don’t need to open multiple torrent trackers in a web browser to find what you need. (1) Enter a keyword in Folx It is easily the best torrent search app because without you leaving its interface, Folx will search. As you can see from the below comparison chart Folx from the Mac App Store (GO/GO+ versions) has several limitations comparing to the Folx PRO version from our website. Due to Apple sandbox restrictions, GO versions of Folx do not download torrents and videos from YouTube and they don’t have torrents search feature. Folx PRO can split the downloads in up to twenty threads, which can dramatically increase the download speed. Speed control PRO Gain full control over the downloading speed by either adjusting it manually or allowing Folx to do that automatically for optimal traffic allocation.
Folx GO and Folx GO+ have the same functionality.
Please, note that MAS versions of Folx (GO/GO+) and Folx PRO from our site are different products with different sets of features and different prices. So let’s compare these two products so that you can choose the best option for you.
As you can see from the below comparison chart Folx from the Mac App Store (GO/GO+ versions) has several limitations comparing to the Folx PRO version from our website. Due to Apple sandbox restrictions, GO versions of Folx do not download torrents and videos from YouTube and they don’t have torrents search feature. Also Folx GO/GO+ can’t control your Mac after finishing the scheduled downloads (shutdown your Mac, put it into sleep mode or quit the program).
For more detailed information please see the comparison chart below:
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# | Features | Folx GO/Folx GO+ | Folx PRO |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Splitting of downloads in up to ten threads | + | + |
2 | Scheduling the downloads | + | + |
3 | Integration with iTunes | + | + |
4 | Smart Speed control | + | + |
5 | Torrent Client | − | + |
6 | Search for torrents directly from the application | − | + |
7 | Torrent client with magnet links support | − | + |
8 | YouTube Video Download | − | + |
9 | High-speed downloading | + | + |
10 | Auto-resuming of downloads | + | + |
11 | Automatic catching of downloads | + | + |
12 | Smart tagging system | + | + |
13 | Control your Mac after finishing the scheduled downloads (shutdown your Mac, put it into sleep mode or quit the program) | − | + |
14 | Plugin for catching downloads in popular Mac OS browsers | + | + |
15 | File Manager for completed downloads | + | + |
16 | Quick Look integration | + | + |
17 | Add-ons with special context menu for Folx for all browsers | + | + |
18 | Various ways of adding downloads to Folx | + | + |
Also there are some differences in usage of these versions. Please see the appropriate user guides for better user experience:
- for Folx PRO: /wiki/user-guides/folx-guide.html
- for Folx GO: /wiki/user-guides/folx-go.html
- for Folx GO+: /wiki/user-guides/folx-go-plus.html
If you have already bought Folx at the Mac App Store, but want to use the functionality of Folx PRO from our website, please contact us at support@eltima.com and we will provide you with a 50% discount coupon code for the purchase of Folx PRO.
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