Yalist vs KinoFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yalist
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Yalist — unified storage, one file manager Stop hopping between vendor apps and browser tabs. Yalist is a powerful file browser that lets you add many storage backends side by side—so your documents, media, and project files stay reachable from a single place. What you can connect On this device: pick a local folder as a storage root (great for offline copies and sideloaded content). Open protocols & infra: WebDAV, FTP and FTPS, SFTP, SMB/CIFS, S3‑compatible APIs (e.g. MinIO and similar), IPFS API, and more. Cloud & platforms: connect accounts and services you already use—including mainstream international providers (e.g. Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive) and a wide range of regional or specialized services (see in‑app list). Bridges & panels: work with remote Alist (v2/v3), Cloudreve, KodBox‑style endpoints, and other aggregator‑style backends when you self‑host or use a compatible server. What you can do Browse folders and files with a consistent interface across storages. Preview common formats where supported (e.g. documents and media—capabilities depend on file type and platform). Manage multiple profiles: keep personal, work, and lab storage separate but reachable. Use the app in multiple languages and tune appearance (theme options) for comfortable daily use. Who it’s for Anyone with files split across several clouds or NAS boxes. Self‑hosters and homelab users who rely on WebDAV, SMB, S3, or Alist‑style gateways. Teams and individuals who want one browser for remote folders without giving up their existing services. Important Yalist is a client for services you configure; you need valid credentials and must comply with each provider’s terms. Feature availability can vary by storage type, network, and OS; some integrations are best suited to specific regions or account types. Privacy & data Connections and credentials are under your control; the app is designed to help you access your storages. Review the in‑app privacy information and your own security practices (especially on untrusted networks).
KinoFlow
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KinoFlow is a tool for organizing the files in your own cloud storage. It turns the video files in your authorized cloud folders into a tidy library—complete with posters and details—and exposes an Emby-compatible endpoint so you can browse and play your own files in the players you already use. KinoFlow has no built-in player and does not host or distribute any content. It only reads the file list in the folders you authorize and builds an index. Playback always happens in the player you choose. WHAT IT DOES · Connect your cloud drive (115, 123) with read-only access—never modifies, moves, or deletes your files · Automatically identifies video files in your authorized folders and fills in posters, synopses, and ratings · Manually correct or batch-ignore mismatches · Generates an Emby-compatible endpoint with one-tap Infuse setup · Remembers playback progress across devices and players—pick up where you left off HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign in with your email and password 2. Connect your cloud drive via secure authorization 3. KinoFlow scans and organizes your files 4. Open a compatible player like Infuse or VidHub 5. Add KinoFlow as a server and browse your library 6. Play, and resume from where you stopped PRIVACY & BOUNDARIES · Read-only cloud access—KinoFlow never modifies or deletes files in your cloud · Cloud credentials are encrypted and never shared · Media details come from the public TMDB, not extracted from your file contents · Delete your account and all data anytime in Settings → Account SUPPORTED CLOUD DRIVES: 115, 123 COMPATIBLE PLAYERS: Infuse, VidHub, NetEase Popcorn, Forward, SenPlayer, and any Emby-compatible client SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS · Personal plan: billed monthly or yearly · Family plan: billed monthly or yearly · Prices vary by region; the local price is shown in the app before you purchase · Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your Apple account is charged within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. · Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → your name → Subscriptions on your iPhone · KinoFlow's core features remain available without a subscription Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.kinoflow.cn/legal/privacy?lang=en Learn more at kinoflow.cn · Contact: privacy@kinoflow.cn
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: KinoFlow at 3 against Yalist's —. Yalist's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Yalist | KinoFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hefei Yunyilian Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd | Shanghai KinoFlow Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Yalist
No in-app purchases
KinoFlow
No in-app purchases





