Currys Cloud Backup vs FileLu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Currys Cloud Backup ships an update every 6 weeks, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Currys Cloud Backup | FileLu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Livedrive | FileLu, LLC |
Customer experience
Currys Cloud Backup
FileLu
Bugs and requests
Currys Cloud Backup
Reported bugs
77 issues- App crashes after 20 seconds
- Only backed up 24 photos
- Phone won't allow access to app after update
- App hasn't worked on iPhone for months
- App opens and closes immediately
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- Nothing backed up since May update
- App continually crashes on iPhone and iPad
- App no longer works after last update
- App crashes when trying to open/log in
- Films lag, stutter, and crash
- No longer backs up automatically
- Cannot create folders
- Cannot upload multiple photos/items
- Slow opening of preview images
- Cannot save image straight to Photos folder
- Backup restarts from scratch if connection breaks
- Several hundred files corrupted on restore
- App and website are cumbersome
- Cannot move files
- App is clunky and old-fashioned
- App icon is appalling
- Downloads are very slow
- Finding photos is not the best
- Cannot find a way to bulk retrieve folders/files
- Difficult to find specific photos
- Slow to backup mobile phones and laptops
- Software disappeared from hard drive
- Support team unable to fix issues
- App takes ages to analyze data
- Slow transfer rates (kB/s)
- App fails to recognize WiFi connection
- 600 items blocked/not saved
- Syncing issue reported for months with no response
- Cannot rewind or fast forward songs
- Compresses video so not backed up at full quality
- Consistent failed uploads
- App needs to be open for upload
- Repeatedly sets up PC as new device
- Won't back up pictures on phone
- Worst support service ever
- Difficult to cancel backup plan
- Online support nonexistent
- Impossible to reach by phone
- Cannot make account changes online
- Files couldn't be restored due to unknown errors
- Website downloads 0MB blank file
- Unable to open any files
- New update not allowing file access on iPhone
- App keeps getting stuck on backing up one file
- Cannot see recently updated files
- Stopped backing up anything other than photos
- Skips all documents
- Feature to save pictures to phone gone
- New awful theme
- Lost ability to save files and pictures onto device
- Going backwards in photos returns to top of list
- App still freezing
- Missing pin code lock
- Missing HD video streaming
- Music mode missing artists (I-Z)
- Cannot sort folders
- Cannot move photos between folders
- Login errors
- Unexpected error message when trying to log in
- App keeps getting stuck on backing up one file
- Cannot see what has supposedly been recently updated
- Stopped backing up anything other than photos to iPad
- Skips all documents
- Feature to save pictures to phone has gone
- New awful theme
- Lost the ability to be able to save files and pictures onto my device
- Going backwards when looking at photos returns you to top of list
- App still freezing
- Pin code lock missing
- HD video streaming missing
- Consistently freezing/shutting down
- Ability to transfer files stored online to other apps is not an option
Requested features
11 requests- Copy/move files to different folders
- Include folder creation
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Copy/move files to different folders
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- Include folder creation
- Playback controls and better layout for media player
- Ability to rewind or fast forward songs
- Select option to move photos between folders
- Pin code lock
- HD video streaming
FileLu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Currys Cloud Backup
No in-app purchases
FileLu
- 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
- 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
