Comparison

Burner List vs XFiles

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Burner List

This utility helps users manage their project tasks by focusing on what's most important. It allows users to say 'no' to less critical items, conserving time and energy for key projects.

Highlights
  • Task management
  • Project prioritization
  • Focus on important projects
  • Resource conservation
  • Saying 'no' to distractions
Features
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The burner list does not efficiently manage the tasks of all projects. As with time and energy, the space on the burner list is limited. Say NO when you need and stay focused on your most important project.

About

XFiles

Manage local and remote files with a dual-pane interface. Connect to various cloud services, network shares, and media servers. Preview files and browse archives without leaving the app.

Highlights
  • Dual-pane file management
  • Connect to FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, SMB, S3
  • Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • Media server support (Jellyfin, Emby)
  • In-app file preview
  • Browse archives as folders
Features
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Your files, wherever they live. XFiles is a local-first file manager for iPhone and iPad. Browse local folders and remote storage in one fast, expandable tree, or work side by side in dual-pane mode. CONNECT EVERYWHERE • FTP and encrypted FTPS • SFTP with an interactive SSH Terminal • WebDAV and Nextcloud • SMB and NAS shares • S3-compatible object storage • HTTP directory indexes • Google Drive, Dropbox and OneDrive • Jellyfin and Emby media servers A LOCATION IN FILES • Save to Files from Safari, Mail, Notes and other apps • Destinations include On My Device and writable remotes • In Files, pick XFiles, then On My Device or a writable remote WORK WITH FILES • Copy, move, rename and delete • Search names under the current folder tree • Resolve transfer conflicts with clear choices PREVIEW IN PLACE Open images, video, audio, text and PDF without leaving XFiles. ARCHIVES AS FOLDERS Browse ZIP, 7z, RAR, TAR, GZ, BZ2 and XZ archives, then copy out only the files you need. LOCAL-FIRST BY DESIGN Connection details remain on your device. XFiles connects directly to services you choose. The free tier includes three saved network locations of any supported protocol. XFiles Pro unlocks unlimited network locations and the interactive SSH Terminal for SFTP servers. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Burner List1 screens
XFiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Burner List at none against XFiles's 3. Burner List also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). XFiles's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. XFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Burner List asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Burner List against 5.0 for XFiles. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Burner List ships an update weekly, XFiles fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Burner List versus XFiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurner ListXFiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroya Tanaka宣飞 刘

Customer experience

Burner List

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

XFiles

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Burner List

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

XFiles

Subscriptions2
  • XFiles Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • XFiles Pro Annual7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • XFiles Pro Lifetime Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is Burner List free?
Burner List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XFiles free?
XFiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Burner List or XFiles?
Burner List and XFiles are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Burner List or XFiles have ads?
Burner List shows ads; XFiles does not.
Which is updated more often, Burner List or XFiles?
Burner List ships an update weekly, and XFiles fortnightly. Most recently, Burner List was updated on October 12, 2026 and XFiles on October 7, 2026.

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