Comparison

ALClient vs iList

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

Head to head
About

ALClient

Stream videos, audio, and documents online from various formats. Download and collect files with features like dual-speed playback and loop mode. Enjoy a versatile media and file management experience.

Highlights
  • Online video playback (multiple formats)
  • Dual-speed and orientation playback
  • Online audio playback (loop mode)
  • Online document browsing
  • File download and collection
Features
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1. Supports online playback of videos in multiple formats, with dual speed playback and horizontal and vertical viewing. 2. Supports online playback of multiple formats of audio, with optional loop mode. 3. Support online browsing of documents in multiple formats. 4. Support file download and collection functions.

About

iList

Features
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Welcome to iList, a third-party client designed specifically for OpenList/AList users. Whether you’re streaming audio and video, browsing cloud photo albums, or managing files of all kinds, iList provides an intuitive, effortless experience. About the App iList lets you add OpenList/AList servers or share links as storage drives. Browse, search, add files to favorites, upload and download files, and perform batch file operations. You can also manage multiple servers, account credentials, and access URLs, and switch between them whenever you like! What Makes iList Stand Out - File Browsing: Display folders and files together. Set and save a different sort order for each folder, so there’s no need to reconfigure it when switching folders. - Favorites: Add files and folders to your favorites for quick access to the content you love. - Photos: Preloading and Scroll View support make browsing smoother. - Video: Supports subtitle effects, bilingual subtitles, gesture controls, and video zoom. iList can automatically select subtitles based on your preferences, save playback progress, and open VLC, Infuse, and other apps for streaming or local playback. - Audio: Supports playlists, line-by-line and word-by-word synced lyrics, sleep timers, and audiobook progress tracking. Audio can also be downloaded in advance for seamless transitions. - PDF: View PDF files directly in the app. - Text and Code Files: View and edit text and source code files. - Servers: Supports multiple servers, multiple users, and even multiple Endpoints. On launch, iList can automatically select the appropriate Endpoint for your internal or external network. You can also add share links as read-only storage drives. - Independent Passcode Lock: Unlike a system-level app lock, iList’s built-in passcode lock provides an extra layer of privacy when sharing a device. Privacy iList contains no advertising or analytics SDKs, and the developer does not actively collect your personal information. Your server addresses, account credentials, access history, favorites, and cache are stored locally on your device. The files you access and related data are processed by the OpenList/AList service you configure. Please note: iList is a third-party client and does not provide OpenList/AList servers. Before using the app, make sure you have permission to access the relevant servers, accounts, files, and share links. For suggestions or questions, feel free to contact me by email: bywenshu2024@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ALClient4 screens
iList4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ALClient at none against iList's 3. ALClient also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). iList's advantage is update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support 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. iList sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ALClient asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ALClient ships an update fortnightly, iList daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ALClient versus iList: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterALClientiList
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB149 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHangzhou Yifu Technology Co., Ltd宇翔 陈

In-app purchases

None

ALClient

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iList

Subscriptions2
  • iList PRO Monthly14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • iList PRO Yearly14 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • iList PRO Lifetime$7.99

Questions

Is ALClient free?
ALClient is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iList free?
iList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ALClient or iList have ads?
Neither ALClient nor iList shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ALClient or iList?
ALClient ships an update fortnightly, and iList daily. Most recently, ALClient was updated on October 24, 2026 and iList on October 12, 2026.

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