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 20 GB free and no ads. Back up photos and videos automatically, free up iPhone storage with Space Saver, scan documents to PDF, share folders with your family, class or team, and open your files on any device. We never sell your data or train AI on your files. 20 GB free cloud storage • Start free with 20 GB. No credit card, no ads, no catch Automatic photo backup • Camera Backup uploads new photos and videos to your cloud drive in the background • Free up phone storage once your memories are safely backed up • Browse all your backed-up photos and videos in one Photos tab Space Saver: free up iPhone storage • Free up gigabytes on your iPhone without losing a single memory • Photos and videos are removed from the phone only after they are backed up and verified, and only when you confirm • See exactly how much space you will get back before anything happens Store, sync and access any file • Upload photos, videos, PDFs, Office documents and whole folders from your phone • Save to VirtualDrive from any app with “Save to Files” • Make files available offline so they open with no signal, on a plane or underground • VirtualDrive shows up in the Files app on iPhone and iPad, so other apps can open your cloud files directly • Organize with folders, stars and instant search across everything you own Scan documents to PDF • Scan receipts, notes, forms, ID cards and homework with automatic edge detection • Multi-page scans become clean PDFs in your Scans folder, ready to share in one tap Share files and work together • Share a link in seconds; links can expire so they stop working when you want • Shared workspaces and folder invites for families, teams, classes and group projects • Everything stays in sync between iPhone, iPad and the web at virtualdrive.us View and play anywhere • Open photos, videos, PDFs and documents without downloading them first • Stream videos instantly, swipe through photos full screen, preview Office files Private and secure • AES-256 encryption at rest and TLS encryption in transit • App Lock: open VirtualDrive with Face ID or Touch ID • No ads, no selling your data, and your files are never used to train AI • Delete your account and every file any time from inside the app Switching from another cloud storage app? Upload a folder and you are done. VirtualDrive speaks 21 languages and works on iPhone, iPad and any browser, with the same account and the same 20 GB free. Questions or ideas? Contact us inside the app or at support@virtualdrive.us. SUBSCRIPTIONS Pro — 2 TB: $12.99/month or $99.99/year Ultra — 5 TB: $24.99/month or $199.99/year (US prices shown; your local price is shown in the App Store.) Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. 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 ads: VirtualDrive at none against FileLu's shown. FileLu's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and VirtualDrive sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FileLu ships an update every 11 days, VirtualDrive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FileLu versus VirtualDrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFileLuVirtualDrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFileLu, LLCTranscend Technologies, Inc

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FileLu

Subscriptions6
  • 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
One-time4
  • 1 TB - Dev$0.99
  • 512 GB$199.00
  • 2 TB$350.00
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  • 10 TB$999.00
4 purchases

VirtualDrive

Subscriptions4
  • Pro — 2 TB Cloud Storage3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Ultra — 5 TB Cloud Storage$24.991 Month
  • Pro — 2 TB Annual7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Ultra — 5 TB Annual$199.991 Year

Questions

Is FileLu free?
FileLu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VirtualDrive free?
VirtualDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
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 3 weeks. Most recently, FileLu was updated on November 3, 2026 and VirtualDrive on November 13, 2026.

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