# G Cloud Backup vs FileLu

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileLu at 91% against G Cloud Backup's 16%. FileLu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). G Cloud Backup's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (73 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. G Cloud Backup sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FileLu sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FileLu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: G Cloud Backup has 73 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of G Cloud Backup's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileLu's.

G Cloud Backup ships an update every 3 months, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G Cloud Backup | FileLu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-cloud-backup/id1038372306/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelu-cloud-storage-backup/id1662685931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **73** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 15.7% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Genie9 LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018796121) | [FileLu, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662685933) |

## What reviewers say

### G Cloud Backup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g-cloud-backup/id1038372306)

Securely back up your contacts, photos, videos, and calendars to the cloud. Easily migrate your data to new devices and expand your storage. Offers automatic uploads and advanced scheduling options for continuous protection.

**Highlights:** Automatic backup of contacts, photos, videos, calendars, 3 GB free storage, Migrate data to new devices, Backup multiple devices, Full resolution photo backup, Advanced backup scheduling

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 GB Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 150GB Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 300GB Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| 50 GB Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 2TB Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| 100 GB Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| 150GB Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| 20TB Monthly Subscription | $99.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Life Time | $99.99 | one-time |


### FileLu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelu-cloud-storage-backup/id1662685931)

Securely store, back up, and share large files online with this cloud storage service. Offers automatic photo and video backup, robust security features, and flexible storage plans. Easily share links with anyone worldwide.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video backup, Large file upload and transfer, Secure E2EE & SSCE Encryption, Easy link sharing, File and folder management tools, Flexible storage plans, File Drop for external uploads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 51 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| 128 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 256 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $7.99 | per month |
| 51 GB | $9.99 | per year |
| 128 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $39.99 | per month |
| 16 TB | $69.99 | per month |
| 20 TB | $79.99 | per month |
| 16 TB | $319.99 | per year |
| 20 TB | $400.00 | per year |
| 1 TB - Dev | $0.99 | one-time |
| 512 GB | $199.00 | one-time |
| 1 TB | $250.00 | one-time |
| 2 TB | $350.00 | one-time |
| 10 TB | $999.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G Cloud Backup free?

G Cloud Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FileLu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, G Cloud Backup or FileLu?

FileLu is rated higher. G Cloud Backup averages 2.2 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while FileLu averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do G Cloud Backup or FileLu have ads?

FileLu shows ads; G Cloud Backup does not.

### Which is updated more often, G Cloud Backup or FileLu?

G Cloud Backup ships an update every 3 months, and FileLu every 11 days. Most recently, G Cloud Backup was updated on October 15, 2026 and FileLu on October 1, 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.*