Comparison

Cloud File Explorer vs FileLu

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

Head to head
About

Cloud File Explorer

Access and manage files across multiple cloud storage services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and Google Drive. This app allows for efficient file operations, organization, and local file management, including encryption and compression.

Highlights
  • Access multiple cloud drives
  • File upload, download, delete, rename
  • Create new files and folders
  • Local file management
  • File encryption
  • Zip compression and extraction
  • Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer
Features
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Cloud File Explorer is an excellent cloud storage file explorer. Now network drive everywhere, in life and work, we often file the documents stored in the cloud server, such as iCloud Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive,Box,Mega,Yandex, and so on. Cloud File Explorer is a powerful cloud server can access many clients, you can access dozens of cloud servers, greatly save time. Specifically as follows: **** Support iCloud Drive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, cut, mail files. **** Supports Dropbox, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support OneDrive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support for Google Drive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support Box, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Facilitate and efficient manage local files. * Sorting by file name、create time and file type * View, copy, move, delete, rename, email, zip Compression and unzip files/folders * Encryption folder, protect your files * Extract all files from a compressed .zip file * Glide deleting function * Select all and Cancel all operate * Transferring files by wifi and iTunes file sharing * Email multiple files, folder Supported * Open email attachments * Photo import Supported * Open files in other applications * Landscape mode supported * iPad-compatible

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

Cloud File Explorer4 screens
FileLu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileLu at 91% against Cloud File Explorer's 23%. FileLu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Cloud File Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cloud File Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Cloud File Explorer's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileLu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud File Explorer ships an update every 2 months, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cloud File Explorer versus FileLu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud File ExplorerFileLu
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (15 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer锦文 游FileLu, LLC

Customer experience

Cloud File Explorer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

FileLu

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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud File Explorer

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
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 Cloud File Explorer free?
Cloud File Explorer 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, Cloud File Explorer or FileLu?
FileLu is rated higher. Cloud File Explorer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while FileLu averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Cloud File Explorer or FileLu have ads?
Both Cloud File Explorer and FileLu show ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud File Explorer or FileLu?
Cloud File Explorer ships an update every 2 months, and FileLu every 11 days. Most recently, Cloud File Explorer was updated on October 12, 2026 and FileLu on October 1, 2026.

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