Comparison

Jottacloud vs FileLu

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

Head to head
About

Jottacloud

Securely store and access your files from any device with robust cloud storage. Benefit from automatic backups, original quality photo and video storage, and easy file sharing. Enjoy peace of mind with Norwegian privacy laws and direct in-app customer support.

Highlights
  • Automatic cloud backup
  • Access files from any device
  • Original quality photo/video backup
  • Share files and photo albums
  • Stream videos
  • Document scanner
  • In-app customer support
Features
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Securely store your files and access them from any device. Jottacloud is operating under Norwegian privacy laws, one of the world's strictest. Try it for free with 5GB, choose an individual plan with unlimited storage or a Home plan for the family with up to 20TB of storage. Features: Cloud storage and backup - Automatic backup - Access your files from any device - Free up space on your device with one click Photos and videos - Backup of photos and videos in original quality and size - Organize your files and photos - Share photo albums with friends and add comments - Stream videos to Apple TV or Cast devices File management - Share files with anyone via link - Preview and manage your files - Easy file search by name - File details - Document scanner Support - Chat with customer support directly in the app Location services To save power we use the "significant change" location service which will update the app occasionally when you are on the move. Opt-in to give the app access to your location. To use this service we are required to ask for the "Always"-permission. We do not send your location to our servers.

About

FileLu

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
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FileLu is a cloud storage provider that offers online file storage and automatic backup capabilities, accompanied by easy-to-use upload and download tools. Our mission is to provide the best, simplest, and most affordable online storage and file-sharing service. With FileLu, users can securely store and share their files with anyone worldwide, be it family, friends, or a team. Top features: - Simple and affordable cloud storage service. - Get 10 GB of free storage when signing up, and up to 1 TB of free storage space with the referral program. - Auto-backup photos and videos across multiple devices. - Upload files from any device with an internet connection. - Upload and transfer large files. - E2EE & SSCE Encryption. - Easily share and send the download link to anyone after it is uploaded. - Preview all photos, docs, spreadsheets, and videos, and listen to audio. - Files and folders management tools (Create, move, copy, search files and folders, add password, rename, share folder, download entire folder...) - Flexible storage space, and scalability: you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. - File Drop allows others to upload files to your account. - FTPS, WebDAV, CCTV loop upload. - Auto camera roll upload. - Email Attachment Upload - Easily share links via Email, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, Reddit, SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, and many more. - Share the entire folder to social media, set the folder Online (file sharing) or Offline (self-storage, not sharing). - FTP / FTPs server, connect and upload with any FTP clients. WebDAV connection, and CCTV footage loop uploading (recording) backup. - Terminal CLI, upload via terminal command line. - Secure account with 2FA, PIN, LOCK, and strong password with SHA-256. - All data will be transferred via SSL and secure storage in the data center. - Support all languages. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Jottacloud4 screens
FileLu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileLu at 91% against Jottacloud's 54%. FileLu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Jottacloud's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (68 vs 7). 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. Jottacloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileLu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jottacloud has 68 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Jottacloud's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileLu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jottacloud ships an update fortnightly, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Jottacloud versus FileLu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJottacloudFileLu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (68 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings68 — better7
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJotta ASFileLu, LLC

Customer experience

Jottacloud

All ratings68 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.3%

FileLu

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Jottacloud

Subscriptions6
  • 100 GB$1.991 Month
  • 300 GB$3.991 Month
  • 1 TB$7.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • 100 GB$17.991 Year
  • 300 GB$34.991 Year
  • 1 TB$79.991 Year
16 purchases

FileLu

Subscriptions11
  • 51 GB$0.991 Month
  • 128 GB$1.991 Month
  • 256 GB$2.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • 2 TB$7.991 Month
  • 51 GB$9.991 Year
  • 128 GB$19.991 Year
  • 10 TB$39.991 Month
  • 16 TB$69.991 Month
  • 20 TB$79.991 Month
  • 16 TB$319.991 Year
  • 20 TB$400.001 Year
One-time5
  • 1 TB - Dev$0.99
  • 512 GB2 variants$199.00
  • 1 TB2 variants$250.00
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  • 2 TB2 variants$350.00
  • 10 TB2 variants$999.00

Questions

Is Jottacloud free?
Jottacloud 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, Jottacloud or FileLu?
FileLu is rated higher. Jottacloud averages 4.5 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while FileLu averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Jottacloud or FileLu have ads?
FileLu shows ads; Jottacloud does not.
Which is updated more often, Jottacloud or FileLu?
Jottacloud ships an update fortnightly, and FileLu every 11 days. Most recently, Jottacloud was updated on October 11, 2026 and FileLu on October 1, 2026.

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