Comparison

CloudMe vs Cloud File Explorer

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

Head to head
About

CloudMe

This service provides secure cloud synchronization and storage, offering anywhere access to your files from various devices. It allows selective syncing of multiple folders and supports file sharing with password protection and collaboration features.

Highlights
  • Anywhere file access
  • Selective folder syncing
  • Password-protected sharing
  • Collaboration folders
  • Automatic camera roll backup
  • Streaming music and video
  • WebDAV support
Features
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CloudMe - The European Sync / Storage Service CloudMe is a secure European cloud sync/ storage service that gives you anywhere access to your files from any device. The service supports most common devices, but also smart TV's and NAS. With CloudMe you do not have to sync everything through a single folder, add as many folders as you like from your computer, from any hard drive and keep them synced to the cloud. Selectively sync the folders you need to each device. You get:  - Access to your files wherever you are  - File sharing through folders and http links - Sharing through text messages, email, Twitter and Facebook - Password protected sharing - What you share does not reduce the available storage at the receiving party - Collaboration folders to work in teams and projects - File inboxes, setup folders to receive files from people - Automatic camera roll backup - Streaming music and video player  - Support for syncing unlimited number of folders through the CloudMe desktop app - Enables you to manage and organize your camera roll photos through a computer - Many supported clients like: Samsung SmartTV, WD TV Live, GoogleTV, smartphones, Mac, Linux and Windows - WebDAV support for connection to third party apps The CloudMe app requires a CloudMe account. If you don't have an account, you can sign-up for free from within the app. Need more storage? You can buy more inside the app.   To learn more about CloudMe and all our supported clients, please visit our website.

About

Cloud File Explorer

Access and manage files across multiple cloud storage services like iCloud Drive, Dropbox, and Google Drive. This app allows for efficient file operations, organization, and local file management, including encryption and compression.

Highlights
  • Access multiple cloud drives
  • File upload, download, delete, rename
  • Create new files and folders
  • Local file management
  • File encryption
  • Zip compression and extraction
  • Wi-Fi and iTunes file transfer
Features
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Cloud File Explorer is an excellent cloud storage file explorer. Now network drive everywhere, in life and work, we often file the documents stored in the cloud server, such as iCloud Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, Google Drive,Box,Mega,Yandex, and so on. Cloud File Explorer is a powerful cloud server can access many clients, you can access dozens of cloud servers, greatly save time. Specifically as follows: **** Support iCloud Drive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, cut, mail files. **** Supports Dropbox, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support OneDrive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support for Google Drive, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Support Box, multi-file upload, download, delete, create a new file, new folder, rename, copy, cut, mail files. **** Facilitate and efficient manage local files. * Sorting by file name、create time and file type * View, copy, move, delete, rename, email, zip Compression and unzip files/folders * Encryption folder, protect your files * Extract all files from a compressed .zip file * Glide deleting function * Select all and Cancel all operate * Transferring files by wifi and iTunes file sharing * Email multiple files, folder Supported * Open email attachments * Photo import Supported * Open files in other applications * Landscape mode supported * iPad-compatible

Screenshots

CloudMe2 screens
Cloud File Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CloudMe at 3.8 against Cloud File Explorer's 3.3. CloudMe also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (46% vs 23%). Cloud File Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. CloudMe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Cloud File Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloudMe holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of CloudMe's written reviews are positive against 23% of Cloud File Explorer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudMe ships an update every 3 months, Cloud File Explorer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CloudMe versus Cloud File Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudMeCloud File Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings) — better3.3 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings815 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudMe AB锦文 游

Customer experience

CloudMe

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%

Cloud File Explorer

All ratings15 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

Bugs and requests

CloudMe

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes after setting passcode
  • App crashes on iPhone 7 iOS 11.2
  • Password reset doesn't work
  • App crashes when loading photos
  • App crashes when uploading photos/videos
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  • App falls when getting documents
  • Cannot access account after creation
  • Memory used up when opening files
  • Cannot restore/download pictures
  • Takes forever to view pictures
  • App not appearing on home screen
  • Email is a bit buggy
  • File Type Not Supported error for music
  • Photo too large to display
  • Cannot sign up online
  • Username not accepted for sign up
  • Page hangs during registration
  • Cannot activate account on desktop
  • No app seen on iPhone after download
  • Code when opening an email needs formatting

Requested features

13 requests
  • Accessibility from Apple Files app
  • Access CloudMe email
  • Access CloudTop from mobile
  • iPad version
  • Background player feature
Show 8 more
  • More free storage
  • Tutorials for users
  • Rename folders/files
  • Multitasking support
  • Ability to upload/download/edit content
  • Compress large photos server-side
  • Support for hour-long MP3s
  • Play video/audio when phone locked

Cloud File Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CloudMe

One-time5
  • 1 year of 10 GB cloud storage$9.99
  • 1 year of 25 GB cloud storage$39.99
  • 1 year of 100 GB cloud storage$79.99
Show 2 more
  • 1 year of 200 GB cloud storage$139.99
  • 1 year of 500 GB cloud storage$299.99
1 purchases

Cloud File Explorer

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99

Questions

Is CloudMe free?
CloudMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cloud File Explorer free?
Cloud File Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CloudMe or Cloud File Explorer?
CloudMe is rated higher. CloudMe averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Cloud File Explorer averages 3.3 from 15 ratings.
Do CloudMe or Cloud File Explorer have ads?
Cloud File Explorer shows ads; CloudMe does not.
Which is updated more often, CloudMe or Cloud File Explorer?
CloudMe ships an update every 3 months, and Cloud File Explorer every 2 months. Most recently, CloudMe was updated on September 25, 2026 and Cloud File Explorer on September 30, 2026.

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