Comparison

Currys Cloud Backup vs FileLu

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

Head to head
About

Currys Cloud Backup

Securely access your PC or Mac files from your mobile device. Automatically back up photos and videos from your iPhone or iPad to your online account. Stream media and share documents with ease.

Highlights
  • Access PC/Mac files remotely
  • Automatic mobile photo/video backup
  • View and edit documents
  • Stream music and video
  • Share files securely
  • Full-screen photo slideshows
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Cloud Backup lets you access docs, music, videos and pictures stored on your Windows PC or Apple Mac from anywhere. Our desktop software will automatically back up your important files to your online account, and our iOS app enables you to access those files securely from anywhere. Plus the app can automatically upload the pictures and videos on your iPhone or iPad to your Cloud Backup account. With the Cloud Backup app you can: - View and edit your documents anywhere - Automatically back up all the photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad - View your photos in full screen slideshow mode - Listen to your favourite songs in seconds - Stream video content anywhere - Share files with friends and family Please note: You need a Currys Cloud Backup account to use this app.

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/

Screenshots

Currys Cloud Backup4 screens
FileLu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileLu at 91% against Currys Cloud Backup's 26%. FileLu also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). Currys Cloud Backup's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Currys Cloud Backup asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileLu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Currys Cloud Backup's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileLu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Currys Cloud Backup ships an update every 6 weeks, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 11, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Currys Cloud Backup versus FileLu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrys Cloud BackupFileLu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.4% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLivedriveFileLu, LLC

Customer experience

Currys Cloud Backup

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive26.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative62.5%

FileLu

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

In-app purchases

None

Currys Cloud Backup

No 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

Questions

Is Currys Cloud Backup free?
Currys Cloud Backup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileLu free?
FileLu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Currys Cloud Backup or FileLu?
FileLu is rated higher. Currys Cloud Backup averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while FileLu averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Currys Cloud Backup or FileLu have ads?
FileLu shows ads; Currys Cloud Backup does not.
Which is updated more often, Currys Cloud Backup or FileLu?
Currys Cloud Backup ships an update every 6 weeks, and FileLu every 11 days. Most recently, Currys Cloud Backup was updated on August 11, 2026 and FileLu on August 16, 2026.

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