# xDownload Lite — Super tools for file download

> iPhone file downloader and manager with integrated browser. (iPhone/iPad app by Wei Zhang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdownload-lite/id476509045 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wei Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/448112651)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.32/5 from 65 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2011-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdownload-lite/id476509045/reviews.md

## What is xDownload Lite?

xDownload – Grab and manage pictures, files right from your iPhone!
Hand-tied by Safari to download files?  xDownload is your solution!
xDownload is a powerful and easy-to-use tool for pulling all you want on the web into a background-downloading queue on your iPhone. Download when you have WiFi access and enjoy them uninterruptedly. View, manage and transfer downloaded files with ease, right from your phone.

xDownload’s powerful features:
• Unlike Safari, press-hold to download file, picture or even the whole webpage archive, using the browser provided by xDownload.

• Just tap the link or button as you do on PC, xDownload will automatically prompt you to download when it is a downloadable file.

• Downloads are queued in the background as you continue on browsing. Stop/Start downloads at your control.

• Multiple simultaneous downloads.

• Use xDownload as your “other browser”, password-protected, so that your browsing history, bookmarks and downloaded files are safely separated from Safari.

• Easily switch from Safari to xDownload with the automatic URL caching.

• View virtually all file formats supported on iPhone, with thumbnail/preview capabilities.

• Easily manage downloaded files -- rename, move, create subfolders, unzip ZIP/RAR files, email, transfer to PC, etc.

• Various useful features include search engine integration,  auto finishing-up URL, history tracking, bookmark, SSL and authentication support, download bandwidth setting and download control using WiFi only.

• Automatically play the next video or audio in the same folder when playing in file center.

xDownload Supported Files :
-Web files (htm, html, xml, webarchive…)
-MS Office (doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pps, ppsx…)
-iWorks '09, '08, '06 files (key, numbers, pages…)
-PDF file (pdf)
-Text files (txt, rtf, rtfd)
-Compressed files (zip, rar)
-Image files (jpg, tif, png, gif, bmp…)

xDowload Lite can only store up to 5 files.

## Key features

- Integrated web browser for downloading
- Background download queuing
- Multiple simultaneous downloads
- Password-protected browsing
- Support for various file formats
- File management (rename, move, unzip)
- Automatic next video/audio playback

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdownload-lite/id476509045/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Installation

*2022-06-18, version 2.4.1*

Can it install apps from Safari?

### 1/5 — Not updated

*2019-01-08, version 2.4.1*

Used to download any video, now are either “not proper dL file” or dL is so slow to be useless

### 5/5 — Great

*2018-04-15, version 2.4.1*

Amazing app with the regular one I can only download about 3 videos but the lite is unlimited

### 5/5 — Where’s Full version?

*2018-03-10, version 2.4.1*

Only when I decided to buy full app I couldn’t find it

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2017-06-25, version 2.3.0*

Fantastic app, use it everyday for when I'm out of the house to watch videos I downloaded so I don't have to use data. Keep up the amazing work

### 1/5 — BIG PROBLEM

*2015-12-31, version 2.3.0*

Background Playing is Near impossible

### 5/5 — It's just right! = )

*2015-12-22, version 2.3.0*

It's working just fine! Does not need updating! I'm positive on that! 👍🏻🙏🏻💖

### 5/5 — Beautiful

*2014-12-17, version 2.1.2*

Finally a developer figured out how to get an iphone to download files directly from a website. is david the only one to figure this out for devices running IOS 8. 
this app was really well done, and obviously required skill or other would have done it.  nice work.

### 3/5 — Great app but needs Improvemen

*2014-10-20, version 2.0.4*

I can't listen to music while my phone is locked...fix this asap

### 3/5 — Great otherwise

*2014-09-30, version 2.0.4*

How do I save it to my camera roll?

## Frequently asked questions about xDownload Lite

### What does xDownload Lite do?

xDownload Lite is a tool designed to help you download and manage various files, pictures, and even entire webpages directly from your iPhone. It provides its own browser for web access, allowing you to download content that might be difficult to save using Safari.

### What are the key features of xDownload Lite?

Key features include an integrated browser for downloading, background download queuing, support for multiple simultaneous downloads, and a password-protected browsing mode. It also offers robust file management, allowing you to rename, move, create subfolders, and unzip files like ZIP and RAR.

### Is xDownload Lite free to use?

Yes, xDownload Lite is a free application. However, the 'Lite' version has a limitation where it can only store up to 5 files at a time.

### What kind of files can I download with xDownload Lite?

The app supports a wide range of file formats, including web files (htm, html), MS Office documents (doc, xls, ppt), iWorks files (key, numbers, pages), PDFs, text files, compressed files (zip, rar), and image files (jpg, png, gif).

### How does xDownload Lite help manage downloaded files?

You can easily manage your downloaded files within the app. This includes renaming files, moving them between folders, creating new subfolders, unzipping compressed archives, and emailing files directly from your phone. It also offers thumbnail previews for many file types.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.1 — 2018-01-05

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

• iOS 11 compatibility improvements.

### 2.4.0 — 2017-11-23

• iOS 11 compatibility improvements.

### 2.3.0 — 2015-12-06

• ARM64 platform support.

### 2.1.4 — 2015-04-21

• Fixing the screen scroll issue in iOS 8.

### 2.1.3 — 2015-01-28

• Improved Compatibility.

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## More apps by Wei Zhang

- [xDownload HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdownload-hd/id557133469)
- [xDownload HD Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xdownload-hd-lite/id557139783)

All apps by Wei Zhang: https://appshunter.io/developer/448112651

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