Comparison

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

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
Read full description

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

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

Cloud4 screens
FileLu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileLu at 91% against Cloud's 0%. FileLu also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months). Cloud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud ships an update every 3 months, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Cloud versus FileLu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudFileLu
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam KopecFileLu, LLC

Customer experience

Cloud

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FileLu

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

In-app purchases

None

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 Cloud free?
Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileLu free?
FileLu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Cloud or FileLu have ads?
FileLu shows ads; Cloud does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloud or FileLu?
Cloud ships an update every 3 months, and FileLu every 11 days. Most recently, Cloud was updated on June 9, 2026 and FileLu on August 16, 2026.

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