Comparison

Xlist vs ReadLre

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

Head to head
About

Xlist

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
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Xlist is an Alist client where you can configure multiple Alist servers for file management and previewing, supporting online previewing of multiple video formats and document formats. - Support downloading, renaming, moving and copying of files. - Supports online preview of files in doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pdf formats. - Supports online preview of most videos such as mp4, mkv, avi, flv, etc. Also supports srt and vtt subtitle plugins. - Support jpg, png, gif and other formats of pictures online preview. - Background download function, you can open the preview file with other apps after the download is completed.

About

ReadLre

This app offers a pure reading experience with support for numerous e-book and compressed file formats. Customize themes, backgrounds, and reading methods, with options for automatic reading and text-to-speech. Track your reading progress and sync data across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Supports 10+ e-book formats
  • Supports 8+ compressed file formats
  • Customizable themes and backgrounds
  • Automatic reading and text-to-speech
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Global book content search
  • Note search functionality
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ReadLre - Let reading return to nature and bring you the purest reading experience. - Supports most e-book formats on the market: txt, rtf, epub, pdf, chm, djvu, mobi, azw3, azw4, azw, fb2, cbr, cbz - Supported font formats: ttf, otf, support importing third-party fonts - Supported compressed file formats: zip, rar, 7z, tar, gz, bz2, xz, books or fonts in these compressed file formats are automatically decompressed when imported - Rich theme colors and backgrounds can be configured arbitrarily, and the interface layout can be easily set - Automatic reading supports page turning and scrolling, allowing you to adjust the reading method that suits you at will - One-click start of listening to books, multiple system voices are optional - Support importing external background images to set a personalized reading interface - Detailed reading statistics, so that your reading history is clear at a glance - Support iCloud synchronization, all books, notes and configuration data are shared on multiple devices - Support changing book covers - Support global search of book content, so that the target will not be missed - Support note search, easy access to important records After confirming the order, the payment will be deducted from your iTunes account. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Accounts will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://gitee.com/cvbn01/Terms-of-Service/raw/main/Terms-of-Service Privacy Policy: https://gitee.com/cvbn01/Privacy-Policy/raw/main/PrivacyPolicy

Screenshots

Xlist4 screens
ReadLre4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xlist at 71% against ReadLre's 0%. Xlist also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Xlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ReadLre sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Xlist holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.5. 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: 71% of Xlist's written reviews are positive against 0% of ReadLre's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xlist ships an update every 11 days, ReadLre weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Xlist versus ReadLre: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXlistReadLre
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (42 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeiJing Ziyu Technology Company Ltd.侠光 邢

Customer experience

Xlist

All ratings41 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

ReadLre

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Xlist

One-time1
  • Xlist Premium$4.99
3 purchases

ReadLre

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • ReadLre Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Xlist free?
Xlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadLre free?
ReadLre is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Xlist or ReadLre?
Xlist is rated higher. Xlist averages 4.2 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while ReadLre averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Xlist or ReadLre have ads?
ReadLre shows ads; Xlist does not.
Which is updated more often, Xlist or ReadLre?
Xlist ships an update every 11 days, and ReadLre weekly. Most recently, Xlist was updated on October 17, 2026 and ReadLre on September 24, 2026.

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