Comparison

FileLu vs Cloudgate

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

Cloudgate

Securely store photos, videos, documents, and contacts in the cloud. Offers easy backup and access to your files from anywhere, ensuring your precious memories and important data are always safe and available.

Highlights
  • Photo storage
  • Video storage
  • Contacts backup
  • Document storage
  • Cloud drive
  • Easy backup
Features
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Cloud Storage, Photo Backup & File Management in One Place Keep your important photos, videos, contacts, documents, music, and files safely stored with Cloudgate. Designed for iPhone and iPad, Cloudgate makes cloud backup and file storage simple, organized, and easy to access whenever you need your data. Whether you want to back up your favorite memories, protect important contacts, store documents, or keep large videos away from your phone storage, Cloudgate gives you one convenient cloud drive for your digital content. PHOTO BACKUP WITH 100 GB FREE STORAGE Keep your photos backed up in the cloud and access your memories whenever you need them. Upload important pictures to Cloudgate and keep your photo library organized. VIDEO BACKUP Save videos to your cloud storage instead of relying only on your device. Keep personal videos, memories, and other media available from your Cloudgate account. CONTACT BACKUP Protect important phone numbers by creating a contacts backup. Keep your contacts stored in the cloud so they are easier to recover when moving to another device or when you need them again. FILE & DOCUMENT STORAGE Upload and manage documents and other important files from one place. Cloudgate gives you a simple cloud drive for keeping your personal and work files organized. SECURE CLOUD DRIVE Keep your important data in secure cloud storage designed for convenient backup and everyday file management. EASY FILE MANAGEMENT Upload, download, view, organize, and manage your cloud files from a simple interface built for iPhone and iPad. WHY CHOOSE CLOUDGATE? • 100GB free cloud storage • Cloud storage for important files • Photo and video backup • Contacts backup • Document and file storage • Music and audio storage • Easy upload and download • Simple file management • Secure cloud drive • Flexible cloud storage options • Access your stored content whenever you need it From family photos and videos to contacts, documents, music, and everyday files, Cloudgate gives you a simple way to back up, store, and manage your digital content. Start using Cloudgate and keep your important data together in one convenient cloud storage app. Privacy policy: https://www.cloudgatetechnologies.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FileLu4 screens
Cloudgate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cloudgate at none against FileLu's shown. FileLu's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Cloudgate sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Cloudgate. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileLu ships an update every 11 days, Cloudgate every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FileLu versus Cloudgate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileLuCloudgate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB95 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFileLu, LLCcloudgate

Customer experience

FileLu

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

Cloudgate

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
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  • 2 TB2 variants$350.00
  • 10 TB2 variants$999.00
13 purchases

Cloudgate

Subscriptions13
  • Plus Plan$1.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Plan$3.991 Month
Show 10 more
  • Family Plan$4.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Plus Plan with Free Trial3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Plan with Free Trial3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Family Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Family Plan with Free Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • 5TB Storage Offer$14.991 Month
  • plus yearly$19.991 Year
  • Pro yearly$35.991 Year
  • Family Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is FileLu free?
FileLu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloudgate free?
Cloudgate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FileLu or Cloudgate?
FileLu and Cloudgate are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do FileLu or Cloudgate have ads?
FileLu shows ads; Cloudgate does not.
Which is updated more often, FileLu or Cloudgate?
FileLu ships an update every 11 days, and Cloudgate every 9 days. Most recently, FileLu was updated on October 1, 2026 and Cloudgate on September 23, 2026.

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