Comparison

Protonet Files vs Lura CarMode

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

Head to head
About

Protonet Files

Access, upload, and share files stored on your Protonet server directly from your smartphone or tablet. Enjoy secure, encrypted file transfers independent of cloud services.

Highlights
  • Access files from Protonet server
  • Upload files from mobile device
  • Share files with others
  • Secure SSL encryption
  • Independent of cloud services
Features
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Are you the owner of a Protonet server, or were you invited onto one as a user? Then additionally install the Protonet Files app to have easy mobile access to your data and upload new files directly from smartphone and share these with others. FEATURES File Access With the Files app you gain access to the files that are stored in the Protonet solution by using your smartphone or tablet. You can swiftly download anywhere with the latest versions of files, for example, reports or presentation templates. File Upload Upload the latest photos, videos or other files while on the road to keep your friends, family and colleagues up to date. This allows the user to have access to the most recent figures. Mobile Independence The Files app allows you to store files that have been created or stored on smartphone or tablet, directly on the Protonet solution and independent of the cloud services from Apple or Google. AND YOUR DATA? As with the communication on the Protonet server, the file transfer by app has a strong encryption via SSL. HOW DOES IT WORK? Firstly, in order to make use of the Protonet Messenger you need a Protonet server. Either you own one or were invited onto one as a user or guest. The rest is very simple: 1. Download and install the app 2. In the app enter the name of your Protonet server eg. myserver.protonet.info 3. Enter the same login data that you use when you login to your Protonet server. 4. Navigate to the folder of your choice and upload or download files. Do you not have a Protonet Server yet? Take control of your data and become independent!

About

Lura CarMode

Features
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Lura CarMode is a fast, beautiful file manager and media player for iPhone — built for people who watch and listen on the go. YOUR FILES, ORGANIZED • Import videos and photos from your gallery or the Files app, and download files from links • Folders with colors, pins, sorting, trash and restore • Lock private folders with Face ID A PLAYER THAT DOES IT ALL • Resume where you stopped, playback speed, double-tap to skip, subtitles (.srt), picture-in-picture and AirPlay • Playlists, repeat and shuffle, background audio and lock-screen controls • Mini player while you browse TV CHANNELS & YOUR MEDIA SERVER • Add M3U / Xtream playlists or scan a QR code — channels grouped with logos and favorites • Connect your own Jellyfin or Emby server and continue watching your movies and series CARPLAY AUDIO • Your music, audio files, playlists and radio stations on your CarPlay screen, with Now Playing controls HANDY TOOLS • Trim, mute, merge, convert video to audio, make GIFs, create ringtones, scan documents, read text (OCR) and barcodes Available in English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Chinese and Hindi. CarMode Pro removes the daily time limit on the car screen. Everyone keeps 30 free minutes every day. CarMode Pro is available monthly, yearly or once for life. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://carmode-privacy.vercel.app

Screenshots

Protonet Files4 screens
Lura CarMode3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Protonet Files at none against Lura CarMode's 7. Protonet Files also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. Lura CarMode sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Protonet Files asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protonet Files ships an update every 5 months, Lura CarMode every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Protonet Files versus Lura CarMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtonet FilesLura CarMode
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB8 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperProtonet GmbHmohammed albahouth

In-app purchases

None

Protonet Files

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Lura CarMode

Subscriptions2
  • CarMode Pro — Monthly$6.991 Month
  • CarMode Pro — Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time5
  • CarMode Pro — 1 Day Gift$0.99
  • CarMode Pro — 1 Week Gift$1.99
  • CarMode Pro — 1 Month Gift$4.99
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  • CarMode Pro — 1 Year Gift$22.99
  • CarMode Pro — Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Protonet Files free?
Protonet Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lura CarMode free?
Lura CarMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Protonet Files or Lura CarMode have ads?
Lura CarMode shows ads; Protonet Files does not.
Which is updated more often, Protonet Files or Lura CarMode?
Protonet Files ships an update every 5 months, and Lura CarMode every 4 months. Most recently, Protonet Files was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lura CarMode on October 24, 2026.

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