Comparison

Apollo Cloud vs FileLu

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

Head to head
About

Apollo Cloud

Take control of your digital content with personal cloud storage. Easily share files privately with up to 40 members or publicly via links, with or without passwords. Backup multiple devices and platforms with this simple-to-use solution.

Highlights
  • Personal cloud storage
  • Private file sharing (up to 40 members)
  • Public link sharing (password protected option)
  • Multi-device and multi-platform backup
  • Easy setup and use
  • New Apollo Cloud 2.0 features
Features
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Storage and Sharing. Reinvented. Take back control of your content. If you are paying monthly fees to public storage companies that seem to keep increasing their rates, look no further. Apollo Cloud makes it easy to share files among family, friends or co-workers. Share privately among 40 members or share links publicly with or without a password. Not only is Apollo great with sharing content but it will backup multiple devices and multiple platforms. The simple to setup and easy to use App has many new features only found on the Apollo Cloud and Apollo Cloud 2 Duo. The new design of Apollo Cloud 2.0 App brings many new features to the already popular Apollo Cloud. The new design was developed from the ground up to take advantage of the processing power of the new Apollo Cloud 2 Duo.

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

Apollo Cloud4 screens
FileLu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileLu at 91% against Apollo Cloud's 24%. FileLu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Apollo Cloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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. FileLu sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Apollo Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileLu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Apollo Cloud's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileLu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apollo Cloud ships an update monthly, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Apollo Cloud versus FileLu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApollo CloudFileLu
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (17 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.7% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17 — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPROMISE TECHNOLOGY INC.FileLu, LLC

Customer experience

Apollo Cloud

All ratings17 ratings
Positive47.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative52.9%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive23.7%
Neutral13.2%
Negative63.2%

FileLu

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

In-app purchases

None

Apollo Cloud

No in-app purchases

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
Show 2 more
  • 2 TB2 variants$350.00
  • 10 TB2 variants$999.00

Questions

Is Apollo Cloud free?
Apollo Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileLu free?
FileLu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Apollo Cloud or FileLu?
FileLu is rated higher. Apollo Cloud averages 2.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while FileLu averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Apollo Cloud or FileLu have ads?
FileLu shows ads; Apollo Cloud does not.
Which is updated more often, Apollo Cloud or FileLu?
Apollo Cloud ships an update monthly, and FileLu every 11 days. Most recently, Apollo Cloud was updated on October 6, 2026 and FileLu on October 1, 2026.

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