Comparison

iList vs ChatMC

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

Head to head
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/

About

ChatMC

Features
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Join Minecraft: Java Edition server chat from your phone. Keep the conversation going without launching the game. Features • Supports Minecraft: Java Edition 1.5.2 through 26.3 • Save multiple servers and connect to several at once • Sign in with multiple Microsoft accounts and offline profiles • Real-time server chat and commands • Complete server commands and player names automatically • Save chat history on your device, search by date, and export it as a text file • Save frequently used messages and commands as Quick Inputs • Automatically enter messages and commands on connection • View health, hunger and inventory, and interact with items • Support for chest menus and books • Apply resource packs and server resource packs • View nearby terrain and players on the map, with movement controls • Get notifications for keywords, damage, death and world changes • Stay connected by keeping the screen on and dimmed The free version shows ads, saves up to 3 servers, 1 account, and 3 quick inputs, and keeps chat logs for 7 days. ChatMC Pro is a one-time purchase that removes ads, these item limits, and the chat log retention limit. ChatMC is not an official Minecraft product and is not approved by or associated with Mojang Studios or Microsoft.

Screenshots

iList4 screens
ChatMC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iList at none against ChatMC's shown. iList also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and ChatMC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iList ships an update daily, ChatMC every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
iList versus ChatMC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriListChatMC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宇翔 陈Jeong Hwan Yu

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
1 purchases

ChatMC

One-time1
  • ChatMC Pro$2.99

Questions

Is iList free?
iList is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChatMC free?
ChatMC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iList or ChatMC have ads?
ChatMC shows ads; iList does not.
Which is updated more often, iList or ChatMC?
iList ships an update daily, and ChatMC every 6 days. Most recently, iList was updated on October 12, 2026 and ChatMC on October 24, 2026.

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