# Syndoc vs FileLu

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Syndoc at none against FileLu's 20. Syndoc also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). FileLu's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileLu sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Syndoc asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Syndoc against 5.0 for FileLu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileLu has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Syndoc ships an update every 2 months, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Syndoc | FileLu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syndoc/id1507372704/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelu-cloud-storage-backup/id1662685931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vedist Systems Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1559179261) | [FileLu, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662685933) |

## What reviewers say

### Syndoc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syndoc/id1507372704)

Access and manage files from various cloud storage services in one place. Offers features like unified viewing, multi-account support, encryption, compression, and secure data transfer. It's completely free with no advertisements.

**Highlights:** Unified cloud storage view, Multi-account support, File encryption and decryption, Compress and extract files, Secure data transfer, Change access permissions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FileLu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelu-cloud-storage-backup/id1662685931)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 51 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| 128 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 256 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $7.99 | per month |
| 51 GB | $9.99 | per year |
| 128 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $39.99 | per month |
| 16 TB | $69.99 | per month |
| 20 TB | $79.99 | per month |
| 16 TB | $319.99 | per year |
| 20 TB | $400.00 | per year |
| 1 TB - Dev | $0.99 | one-time |
| 512 GB | $199.00 | one-time |
| 1 TB | $250.00 | one-time |
| 2 TB | $350.00 | one-time |
| 10 TB | $999.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Syndoc free?

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

### Is FileLu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Syndoc or FileLu?

Syndoc and FileLu are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Syndoc or FileLu have ads?

FileLu shows ads; Syndoc does not.

### Which is updated more often, Syndoc or FileLu?

Syndoc ships an update every 2 months, and FileLu every 11 days. Most recently, Syndoc was updated on October 2, 2026 and FileLu on October 1, 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.*