# 4i Toolbox vs FileLu

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 4i Toolbox at none against FileLu's 20. 4i Toolbox also leads on ads (none vs shown). FileLu's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FileLu sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 4i Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 4i Toolbox 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.

4i Toolbox ships an update every 3 months, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4i Toolbox | FileLu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4i-toolbox/id1528199917/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 3 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4i Platform Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566439336) | [FileLu, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662685933) |

## What reviewers say

### 4i Toolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4i-toolbox/id1528199917)

Configure, set up, and run analyses on hardware devices remotely. Monitor devices in real time, track signals, and control DOT PLCs. Offers personalized customer support from experts.

**Highlights:** Remote device setup and configuration, Real-time device supervision, Signal tracking, DOT PLC control, Hardware analysis, Personalized customer support

**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 4i Toolbox free?

4i Toolbox 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, 4i Toolbox or FileLu?

4i Toolbox and FileLu are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do 4i Toolbox or FileLu have ads?

FileLu shows ads; 4i Toolbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, 4i Toolbox or FileLu?

4i Toolbox ships an update every 3 months, and FileLu every 11 days. Most recently, 4i Toolbox was updated on October 8, 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.*