# PushDeer自架版 vs Xlist

The clearest difference is rating: PushDeer自架版 at 5.0 against Xlist's 4.2. PushDeer自架版 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Xlist's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PushDeer自架版 asks for nothing beyond the download.

PushDeer自架版 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xlist has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PushDeer自架版's written reviews are positive against 71% of Xlist's.

PushDeer自架版 ships an update every 3 weeks, Xlist every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 28, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushDeer自架版 | Xlist |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushdeer/id1608017631/reviews)** | [4.2 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlist-alist-file-manager/id6448833200/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fangtangjun (Chongqing) Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/883562742) | [BeiJing Ziyu Technology Company Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594628273) |

## What reviewers say

### PushDeer自架版

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushdeer/id1608017631)

This client requires a self-hosted server. After setting up your server, input its URL into the client to begin receiving notifications. It's designed for users who prefer a private, self-managed notification system.

**Highlights:** Self-hosted server integration, Private notification system, API endpoint configuration, Cross-device support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Xlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xlist-alist-file-manager/id6448833200)

Manage and preview files from multiple Alist servers. Supports online viewing of various document and video formats, along with essential file operations like downloading and renaming.

**Highlights:** Manage multiple Alist servers, Online file previewing, Video and document format support, File download, rename, move, copy, Background download function, Subtitle plugin support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Xlist Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushDeer自架版 free?

PushDeer自架版 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Xlist free?

Xlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PushDeer自架版 or Xlist?

PushDeer自架版 is rated higher. PushDeer自架版 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Xlist averages 4.2 from 42 ratings.

### Do PushDeer自架版 or Xlist have ads?

Neither PushDeer自架版 nor Xlist shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PushDeer自架版 or Xlist?

PushDeer自架版 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Xlist every 11 days. Most recently, PushDeer自架版 was updated on August 28, 2026 and Xlist on August 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*