Compare software

qBitController vs Transdroid: catalog facts
qBitControllerTransdroid

Best for: qBittorrent users who manage a home server from their phone

Best for: Managing a home server or seedbox torrent client from an Android phone

Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free to download from the Transdroid website, with a Lite version on Google Play.

Android, iOS Android
  • Native app instead of the browser Web UI
  • Actively developed with frequent commits
All 3 strengths for qBitController
  • Native app instead of the browser Web UI
  • Actively developed with frequent commits
  • Free with no paid tier
  • Supports a wide range of torrent clients and NAS systems
  • Home screen widgets
All 3 strengths for Transdroid
  • Supports a wide range of torrent clients and NAS systems
  • Home screen widgets
  • Long track record since 2009
  • Only works with qBittorrent
  • Needs the qBittorrent Web UI enabled and reachable
  • Current codebase is old and due for a full rewrite
  • Does not download torrents itself; needs a running client
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Needs internet Needs internet
Sources for qBitController

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

Sources for Transdroid

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.