Comparison

Cloud vs Remote Files

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

Head to head
About

Cloud

Effortlessly store, synchronize, and share your files with friends or colleagues. Access your documents offline and collaborate in real-time on projects, ensuring everyone works with the latest versions.

Highlights
  • File synchronization
  • Effortless file sharing
  • Offline file access
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Remote access functionality
  • Files app extension
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Store and synchronize all of your files and share them with your friends or coworkers effortlessly with the help of our Cloud mobile app. You can share files with your friends, family or team members and work on your project no matter where you currently are, thanks to our innovative remote access functionality embedded in the server app. Store and browse your files even when you’re not connected to the internet using the provided Files app extension which lets you use your files throughout your devices just as if you were storing them locally. The app will help you get your job done no matter if you work for a big company or just want to share some notes for a school project. Collaborate in real-time with people you share your documents with. You always have the access to the newest version no matter which one of you made the edits. This app looks great on iOS 11 and later, but especially on the latest iOS in dark mode! The app requires access to the Cloud Server Mac app available on the Mac App Store to utilize its full potential. Terms of Use: https://thecloudsolutions.de/legal/terms-of-use.pdf

About

Remote Files

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* Search you Mac using Spotlight from your phone, anywhere, anytime * Access your Mac files remotely from IOS over the cloud. * Browse selected folder on Mac from device. * Copy file from Mac to IOS device, anytime, anywhere over internet, as long as server app is online. * Need to install and run server app "Remote Files Server" available from Mac App Store. Demo video can see on following YouTube link https://youtu.be/1q176DwFMl0

Screenshots

Cloud4 screens
Remote Files4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cloud at none against Remote Files's shown. Cloud also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 20 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud ships an update every 3 months, Remote Files every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and March 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
Cloud versus Remote Files: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudRemote Files
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 20 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam KopecGGM41

In-app purchases

None

Cloud

No in-app purchases

None

Remote Files

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud free?
Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Files free?
Remote Files is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloud or Remote Files have ads?
Remote Files shows ads; Cloud does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloud or Remote Files?
Cloud ships an update every 3 months, and Remote Files every 20 months. Most recently, Cloud was updated on June 9, 2026 and Remote Files on March 4, 2026.

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