# SimpleLogin vs FileLuSync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FileLuSync at none against SimpleLogin's 2. FileLuSync also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). SimpleLogin's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SimpleLogin sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. FileLuSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SimpleLogin against 5.0 for FileLuSync. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimpleLogin has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of SimpleLogin's written reviews are positive against 100% of FileLuSync's.

SimpleLogin ships an update every 5 weeks, FileLuSync fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimpleLogin | FileLuSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelusync-auto-file-backup/id6742548051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) | [FileLu, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662685933) |

## What reviewers say

### SimpleLogin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplelogin-email-alias/id1494359858)

Create temporary, anonymous email addresses to protect your personal inbox from spam and tracking. Forward emails to your main inbox and reply from your alias, keeping your real address hidden. Easily disable aliases if they receive unwanted messages.

**Highlights:** Create anonymous email aliases, Forward emails to personal inbox, Reply from alias address, Send emails from alias, Disable aliases to block spam, PGP encryption support, Use custom domains

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (yearly) | $39.99 | per year |


### FileLuSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelusync-auto-file-backup/id6742548051)

Effortlessly sync, back up, and organize your files across devices. Connect to your cloud storage to ensure important documents, photos, and videos are always up-to-date and accessible. Features include automatic syncing, camera uploads, and one-click sharing.

**Highlights:** Connect to FileLu Account, File Management, Auto Sync, Camera Upload, File Preview, One-Click Sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimpleLogin free?

SimpleLogin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FileLuSync free?

FileLuSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SimpleLogin or FileLuSync?

FileLuSync is rated higher. SimpleLogin averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while FileLuSync averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do SimpleLogin or FileLuSync have ads?

Neither SimpleLogin nor FileLuSync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimpleLogin or FileLuSync?

SimpleLogin ships an update every 5 weeks, and FileLuSync fortnightly. Most recently, SimpleLogin was updated on October 21, 2026 and FileLuSync on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*