Comparison

FileLu vs VirtualDrive

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

VirtualDrive

Features
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VirtualDrive is secure cloud storage with simple, private file sharing. Start with 20 GB free. FEATURES • Store, sync, and share files across iPhone, iPad, and web • Camera Backup for photos and videos • Folder sharing with owner, editor, and viewer roles • AES-256 encryption • No ads. We do not train AI on your files. SUBSCRIPTIONS Pro — 2 TB: $12.99/month or $129.99/year Ultra — 5 TB: $24.99/month or $249.99/year Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://virtualdrive.us/privacy Terms of Service: https://virtualdrive.us/terms EULA: https://virtualdrive.us/eula

Screenshots

FileLu4 screens
VirtualDrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VirtualDrive at none against FileLu's 20. VirtualDrive also leads on ads (none vs shown). FileLu's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. VirtualDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileLu ships an update every 11 days, VirtualDrive every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FileLu versus VirtualDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileLuVirtualDrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFileLu, LLCTranscend Technologies, Inc

In-app purchases

16 purchases

FileLu

Subscriptions11
  • 51 GB$0.991 Month
  • 128 GB$1.991 Month
  • 256 GB$2.991 Month
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  • 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
None

VirtualDrive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FileLu free?
FileLu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VirtualDrive free?
VirtualDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FileLu or VirtualDrive have ads?
FileLu shows ads; VirtualDrive does not.
Which is updated more often, FileLu or VirtualDrive?
FileLu ships an update every 11 days, and VirtualDrive every 6 weeks. Most recently, FileLu was updated on October 1, 2026 and VirtualDrive on October 6, 2026.

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