# Filen vs BUNKR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BUNKR at 93% against Filen's 48%. BUNKR also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and device support (4 vs 2). Filen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BUNKR sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Filen asks for nothing beyond the download.

BUNKR holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 112 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Filen's written reviews are positive against 93% of BUNKR's.

Filen ships an update fortnightly, BUNKR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filen | BUNKR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filen-cloud-storage/id1549224518/reviews) | **[4.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunkr/id1576378377/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 112 |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filen Cloud Dienste UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549224520) | [BUNKR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574215804) |

## What reviewers say

### Filen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filen-cloud-storage/id1549224518)

Securely store photos, videos, and documents with military-grade encryption. Access files on any device, share them easily, and enjoy features like offline access and encrypted notes. Offers a free tier with 10 GB storage.

**Highlights:** 10 GB free storage, Unlimited pro storage, Secure client-side encryption, Offline file access, Cross-device file access, Encrypted notes and chats, Automatic camera upload

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 End-to-end encryption and privacy-focused design
- 💰 Affordable pricing with generous storage tiers
- 🌍 Open-source and transparent service
- 🚀 Fast upload/download speeds
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during uploads
- 📸 Photo/video upload failures and inconsistencies
- 🔄 Auto-upload feature unreliable and incomplete
- ⚠️ Data loss issues in Notes feature
- 🔐 Thumbnail cache exposed in Files app (security concern)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading photos/videos
- Music pauses when app is minimized
- Photo upload stuck at specific file counts (e.g., 42 photos)
- Notes lose data during sync
- Note type conversion deletes text content

**Requested features**

- Video streaming/playback within app
- Read-only file mode option
- Back-sync feature (delete from phone, delete from cloud)
- Multi-select file upload capability
- iPad split-screen view support


### BUNKR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bunkr/id1576378377)

Securely store and organize all your important digital and physical documents. Share sensitive information with trusted contacts and access it anytime, anywhere, even offline. Designed for ultimate privacy and productivity.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud storage for files, notes, and passwords, Import/export with popular apps, Scan and digitize physical documents, Invitation-only secure messaging, Offline access to stored information, Automatic cross-device synchronization, Rapid search functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $0.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $8.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $11.90 | per year |
| Pro Access | $11.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $11.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $11.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Access | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Excellent security and privacy
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 📂 Organizes documents and files effectively
- 🔑 Secure password management
- 💬 Secure messaging feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes during photo backup
- 🐛 Account creation errors and locked accounts
- 🐛 Slow customer support response
- ⚠️ Lack of integration with iOS ecosystem

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot back up photos without glitching/crashing
- Account creation errors, locked accounts, and delayed wait times
- Customer support was unaware of issues and suggested fixes not implemented

**Requested features**

- Improve photo backup stability
- Faster customer support response
- Better integration with iOS ecosystem


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filen free?

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

### Is BUNKR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Filen or BUNKR?

BUNKR is rated higher. Filen averages 3.8 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while BUNKR averages 4.9 from 112 ratings.

### Do Filen or BUNKR have ads?

Neither Filen nor BUNKR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Filen or BUNKR?

Filen ships an update fortnightly, and BUNKR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Filen was updated on October 20, 2026 and BUNKR on October 14, 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.*