Comparison

FileLu vs Koofr Vault

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

Head to head
About

FileLu

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
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FileLu is a cloud storage provider that offers online file storage and automatic backup capabilities, accompanied by easy-to-use upload and download tools. Our mission is to provide the best, simplest, and most affordable online storage and file-sharing service. With FileLu, users can securely store and share their files with anyone worldwide, be it family, friends, or a team. Top features: - Simple and affordable cloud storage service. - Get 10 GB of free storage when signing up, and up to 1 TB of free storage space with the referral program. - Auto-backup photos and videos across multiple devices. - Upload files from any device with an internet connection. - Upload and transfer large files. - E2EE & SSCE Encryption. - Easily share and send the download link to anyone after it is uploaded. - Preview all photos, docs, spreadsheets, and videos, and listen to audio. - Files and folders management tools (Create, move, copy, search files and folders, add password, rename, share folder, download entire folder...) - Flexible storage space, and scalability: you can upgrade or downgrade your plan at any time. - File Drop allows others to upload files to your account. - FTPS, WebDAV, CCTV loop upload. - Auto camera roll upload. - Email Attachment Upload - Easily share links via Email, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram, Reddit, SMS, iMessage, WhatsApp, and many more. - Share the entire folder to social media, set the folder Online (file sharing) or Offline (self-storage, not sharing). - FTP / FTPs server, connect and upload with any FTP clients. WebDAV connection, and CCTV footage loop uploading (recording) backup. - Terminal CLI, upload via terminal command line. - Secure account with 2FA, PIN, LOCK, and strong password with SHA-256. - All data will be transferred via SSL and secure storage in the data center. - Support all languages. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Koofr Vault

Securely store and access your photos, videos, and documents with client-side encryption. Create encrypted Safe Boxes, upload and download files, and use biometrics for access. Your data remains private and inaccessible to anyone but you.

Highlights
  • Client-side encryption
  • Zero-knowledge storage
  • Create Safe Boxes
  • Upload/download files
  • Biometric unlock
  • Open source
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Koofr Vault is an open source, client-side, zero-knowledge encrypted storage application by Koofr. Unlock enhanced security for your files. Discover a better way to securely store and access your photos, videos and documents. Included in all Koofr plans, even in the free one. Start using Koofr Vault now to make your life more secure. First time users must create a free Koofr account. Access everything through the Koofr Vault mobile app for iOS. With Koofr Vault for iOS you can: • create new Safe Boxes, • upload files or folders to your Safe Boxes, • download your files to your phone or open them in different apps, • take a photo and store it in your Safe Box, • use biometrics to unlock Safe Boxes. All Safe Box files are encrypted or decrypted by your device on demand as you access them. Since your Safe Key, only known to you, is required to decrypt cloud content, only you can access the files. Neither your Safe key nor any other unencrypted file data or metadata is sent to or stored by Koofr. The cloud has never been safer!

Screenshots

FileLu4 screens
Koofr Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

FileLu and Koofr Vault both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of FileLu's written reviews are positive against 50% of Koofr Vault's. FileLu also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Koofr Vault's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for FileLu against 5.0 for Koofr Vault. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of FileLu's written reviews are positive against 50% of Koofr Vault's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileLu ships an update every 11 days, Koofr Vault every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FileLu versus Koofr Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileLuKoofr Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFileLu, LLCKoofr d.o.o.

Customer experience

FileLu

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

Koofr Vault

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

16 purchases

FileLu

Subscriptions11
  • 51 GB$0.991 Month
  • 128 GB$1.991 Month
  • 256 GB$2.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • 2 TB$7.991 Month
  • 51 GB$9.991 Year
  • 128 GB$19.991 Year
  • 10 TB$39.991 Month
  • 16 TB$69.991 Month
  • 20 TB$79.991 Month
  • 16 TB$319.991 Year
  • 20 TB$400.001 Year
One-time5
  • 1 TB - Dev$0.99
  • 512 GB2 variants$199.00
  • 1 TB2 variants$250.00
Show 2 more
  • 2 TB2 variants$350.00
  • 10 TB2 variants$999.00
None

Koofr Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileLu free?
FileLu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koofr Vault free?
Koofr Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FileLu or Koofr Vault?
FileLu and Koofr Vault are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do FileLu or Koofr Vault have ads?
FileLu shows ads; Koofr Vault does not.
Which is updated more often, FileLu or Koofr Vault?
FileLu ships an update every 11 days, and Koofr Vault every 6 weeks. Most recently, FileLu was updated on August 16, 2026 and Koofr Vault on July 8, 2026.

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