Comparison

File Cube vs Ulak

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

Head to head
About

File Cube

Features
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File Cube is not only a file management application. With File Cube, you can transfer all your files from your PC or Mac directly to your iOS Device via any FTP Client. Transfer Files, share, copy, move, and much more. File Cube is very easy to use and very fast. Transfer directly files to your iOS Device without a need of a cloud service.

About

Ulak

Features
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ULAK is an open-source local network file sharing app developed by Turkish engineers. No internet connection required, no cloud servers involved β€” all transfers happen directly between devices. SECURE TRANSFERS AES-256 encryption ensures your files and texts can only be opened on the target device. Setting a custom password is optional. INSTANT DISCOVERY ULAK devices on the same network appear automatically. No manual IP entry or pairing needed. EVERY FILE TYPE Send photos, videos, audio, PDFs, ZIPs, text and more. Easy file selection via gallery picker and file browser. SHARE VIA LINK The built-in HTTP server lets you share a file or text accessible from any browser on the same network. Share the link or copy it instantly. APPLE WATCH SUPPORT Get notified on your Apple Watch, approve or reject incoming transfers, and monitor service status β€” all from your wrist. CLIPBOARD SHARING Send any text or image from your clipboard to other ULAK devices with a single tap. NOTIFICATIONS Receive instant notifications when a file or text arrives. AUTO ACCEPT Automatically accept files without prompts on trusted networks. iPadOS READY Full support for all iPad models β€” landscape and portrait, Files app integration, and split-screen compatible. Open source under the MIT License.

Screenshots

File Cube4 screens
Ulak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ulak at none against File Cube's 1. Ulak also leads on device support (4 vs 2). File Cube's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads 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. File Cube sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ulak asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

File Cube ships an update weekly, Ulak monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
File Cube versus Ulak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFile CubeUlak
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly β€” betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS16.0 β€” better16.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerilan TETRUASHVILIFatih ONDER

In-app purchases

1 purchases

File Cube

One-time1
  • FileCube Full Version$4.99
None

Ulak

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is File Cube free?
File Cube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ulak free?
Ulak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do File Cube or Ulak have ads?
Neither File Cube nor Ulak shows ads.
Which is updated more often, File Cube or Ulak?
File Cube ships an update weekly, and Ulak monthly. Most recently, File Cube was updated on October 19, 2026 and Ulak on October 7, 2026.

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