FileNow vs CloudPod
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FileNow
Easily share files by creating a unique URL for any document. Upload multiple files at once without needing to register. Set passwords and automatic deletion for enhanced security and control.
- Create shareable URLs
- No registration needed
- Upload multiple files
- Password protection
- Automatic deletion
- Long storage period
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- Just select the file you want to send to someone to create a URL. - No registration required. - Multiple files can be uploaded at once. - Just tell the person the link by social media or email, etc., to share the file. - The link is short to begin with, so there is no need to shorten it. - It is possible to set a password or set up automatic deletion. - IPv6 is supported. - The storage period is comparatively long.
CloudPod
This platform allows users to watch and stream videos from creators. It offers exclusive content, high-quality playback, and the ability to upload and broadcast your own videos. Various subscription tiers unlock full access to all content.
- Watch exclusive creator videos
- Preview videos with thumbnails
- High-quality video playback
- Upload and stream your own videos
- Multiple subscription tiers
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CloudPodは、クリエイターの動画を視聴・配信できる動画プラットフォームです。 ■ 主な機能 - クリエイターの限定動画を視聴 - サムネイルと無料プレビューで気軽にチェック - 高画質での動画再生 - クリエイターとして動画を投稿・配信 ■ プラン - 無料：サムネイル・プレビューの閲覧 - ゴールド会員：対象クリエイターの動画をフル視聴 - ダイヤモンド会員：すべての動画をフル視聴 新規ユーザー向けに初月割引価格でご利用いただけます。年額プランは月額換算で最大45%お得です。いつでもキャンセル可能。 利用規約: https://cloudpod.org/terms.html プライバシーポリシー: https://cloudpod.org/privacy_policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudPod at 100% against FileNow's 57%. CloudPod also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). FileNow's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CloudPod sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FileNow asks for nothing beyond the download.
FileNow ships an update every 8 months, CloudPod every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FileNow | CloudPod |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 102 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Aki Ueno | KARURAN Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
FileNow
CloudPod
In-app purchases
FileNow
No in-app purchases
CloudPod
- Standard Plan1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Pro Plan1 Month trial$24.991 Month
- Gold1 Month trial$29.991 Month
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- Diamond1 Month trial$49.991 Month
- Standard Plan (Annual)$59.991 Year
- Pro Plan (Annual)$149.991 Year
- Gold (Annual)$249.991 Year
- Diamond (Annual)$399.991 Year
