Comparison

OpenDrive vs FileLu

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

Head to head
About

OpenDrive

Securely store, sync, and access your documents, photos, and videos from any device. Share files effortlessly with others and stream media directly from the cloud. This service offers a cloud workspace for seamless collaboration and data management.

Highlights
  • Cloud file syncing
  • Access files anywhere, anytime
  • Easy file sharing
  • Stream music from the cloud
  • Automatic data synchronization
  • Collaborate on documents
Features
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OpenDrive - A powerful cloud based drive accessible from anywhere. Features: - Never be without a file! OpenDrive syncs your documents to the cloud. - Access your stuff anywhere, anytime. - Share files easily with Colleagues, Clients, Friends and Family - Stream music from the cloud directly to your iPhone, iPod or iPad. About: OpenDrive is a free service providing you 5gb of cloud storage to view, share, and collaborate on your documents. Have access to all your photos, docs, videos, and data anytime and anywhere directly from your iPhone. OpenDrive can automatically sync your data between your iPhone, Computer, and The OpenDrive Website. Access documents on the fly, share a presentation from your iPhone, and collaborate on files regardless of size. OpenDrive is the Cloud Workspace. Use OpenDrive to stream music that didn't fit on the iPhone, to read PDF, Word or Excel documents on the fly, or to access any other files you have stored in the cloud; safely and totally secure.

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

OpenDrive4 screens
FileLu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileLu at 91% against OpenDrive's 15%. FileLu also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). OpenDrive's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (41 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. OpenDrive sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and FileLu sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileLu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenDrive has 41 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of OpenDrive's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileLu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenDrive ships an update every 2 months, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OpenDrive versus FileLu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenDriveFileLu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (41 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings41 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpenDrive, Inc.FileLu, LLC

Customer experience

OpenDrive

All ratings41 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral17.9%
Negative66.7%

FileLu

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenDrive

One-time3
  • Home plan$49.99
  • Office plan$149.99
  • Pro plan$249.99
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 OpenDrive free?
OpenDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FileLu free?
FileLu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenDrive or FileLu?
FileLu is rated higher. OpenDrive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while FileLu averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do OpenDrive or FileLu have ads?
FileLu shows ads; OpenDrive does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenDrive or FileLu?
OpenDrive ships an update every 2 months, and FileLu every 11 days. Most recently, OpenDrive was updated on July 25, 2026 and FileLu on August 16, 2026.

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