# OpenDrive vs FileLu

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenDrive | FileLu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendrive/id452196356/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelu-cloud-storage-backup/id1662685931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [OpenDrive, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/452196359) | [FileLu, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662685933) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opendrive/id452196356)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Home plan | $49.99 | one-time |
| Office plan | $149.99 | one-time |
| Pro plan | $249.99 | one-time |


### FileLu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelu-cloud-storage-backup/id1662685931)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 51 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| 128 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 256 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $7.99 | per month |
| 51 GB | $9.99 | per year |
| 128 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $39.99 | per month |
| 16 TB | $69.99 | per month |
| 20 TB | $79.99 | per month |
| 16 TB | $319.99 | per year |
| 20 TB | $400.00 | per year |
| 1 TB - Dev | $0.99 | one-time |
| 512 GB | $199.00 | one-time |
| 1 TB | $250.00 | one-time |
| 2 TB | $350.00 | one-time |
| 10 TB | $999.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*