Everything you want to know about BitTorrent on iPhone and iPad

Downloading torrents directly to your iPhone or iPad isn’t as easy as on some other devices. Due to the illegal nature of many torrent files, Apple does not allow BitTorrent apps in the App Store. Officially you cannot download torrent files to your iOS device, but there are options.

• Can you download torrents on iPhone?
• Option 1: Copy direct download link
• Option 2: Upload torrent file
• Are torrents illegal?
• Should you use a VPN?
• Can I use uTorrent on iPhone?

Can you download torrents on iPhone?

However, it is still possible to download torrents on your iPhone, but you will have to use a web client to do so. You can access them online without having to download them. The most popular services are:

• Seedr
• Filestream
• TorrentSafe
• Zbigz
• Bitport

All these websites work the same way. When you open them in your browser, all you have to do is copy the torrent link in the search bar and press Download.

There are two methods you can use to get files from online torrent downloaders: copying the direct download link or uploading the torrent file.

Option 1: Copy direct download link

That is how it works:

1. Go to the torrent website you are using.
2. Search for the desired torrent.
3. Instead of ‘Download Torrent’, press the screen to copy the link.
4. Paste the link into Seedr or a similar website and press Go.
5. The website acts as a torrent client and will immediately download the torrent file to local storage on your device.

Option 2: Upload torrent file

If the above method doesn’t work, you can also upload a torrent file to your chosen website. Follow these steps to start downloading the content you’re looking for:

1. Go to your torrent site and find a torrent file you want to download.
2. Instead of tapping download, press and hold it until a menu appears.
3. Press ‘Share link’ and then ‘Save to’.
4. Browse to the location where you want to save the torrent file.
5. Open an online torrent downloader, such as Seedr or Zbigz.
6. Tap ‘Add Torrent File’ (or a similar option, depending on the website you’re using) and browse for the newly downloaded torrent file.
7. Tap ‘Go’ or ‘Download’. The name of the function depends on the website you use.
8. The torrent will be downloaded to your device.

Are torrents illegal?

Torrent files and apps themselves are not illegal, but the contents of the files can be. These files may also be infected with malware, putting you at additional risk. So be careful what you download, especially if you are in a foreign country where you are less familiar with the law.

Should I use a VPN for torrenting on iPhone?

Although downloading Torrent files is not illegal in many countries (it is file sharing), sometimes you might want to be on the safe side. You could then use a VPN to make your IP address less likely to be traced. Choose a party that is reliable, such as NordVPN.

Can I use uTorrent on iPhone?

Unfortunately this is not possible. Apple has gone to great lengths to make this impossible. Fortunately, there are many other torrents available for the iPhone, as discussed above.