DriveHQ File Manager vs FileLu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DriveHQ File Manager
Manage your cloud files with this comprehensive storage solution. Upload, download, sync, and share files securely across devices. Offers direct editing of cloud documents and encrypted folders for enhanced privacy.
- Cloud file storage and management
- Upload, download, and sync files
- Secure folder sharing with access control
- Direct cloud file editing
- Encrypted folders for privacy
- Integration with iOS Files app
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DriveHQ FileManager is a cloud file storage and management app, available on all platforms. It is integrated with DriveHQ's cloud IT service. You can easily upload, download or sync files between your local storage and DriveHQ cloud storage. You can share folders with different users and set granular access control. You can directly edit cloud files and save back to the cloud without folder synchronization. The iOS version DriveHQ FileManager can automatically and reliably back up your files to the cloud. It is also integrated with the iOS file/storage system. You can access DriveHQ cloud storage using Apple's Files app. You can save files to DriveHQ cloud storage directly from any apps. Lastly, FileManager supports encrypted folder, which offers ultimate security and privacy. Based in Silicon Valley, DriveHQ is the first Cloud IT Service provider with over 3 million registered users. DriveHQ offers the most efficient and reliable Cloud File Server/WebDAV Drive Mapping service; it is one of the largest FTP/SFTP hosting service providers. DriveHQ's CameraFTP.com division is a leading cloud recording (home/business monitoring) service provider. DriveHQ has offered cloud IT service since 2003. It has over 20 years of solid track record in offering high quality cloud service at a very low price. Our service up-time is over 99.99%. Sign up to get 5GB free storage, or sign up for a free business trial now!
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 rating: FileLu at 4.7 against DriveHQ File Manager's 4.1. FileLu also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). DriveHQ File Manager's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. DriveHQ File Manager sells 7 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, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of DriveHQ File Manager's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileLu's.
DriveHQ File Manager ships an update every 2 months, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DriveHQ File Manager | FileLu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (9 ratings) | 4.7 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 16 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Drive Headquarters, Inc. | FileLu, LLC |
Customer experience
DriveHQ File Manager
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In-app purchases
DriveHQ File Manager
- Personal Cloud 8GB (+5GB FREE)$1.99
- Personal Cloud 16GB(+5GB FREE)$3.99
- Personal Basic Cloud Service$4.99
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- month premium Cloud IT service with 10GB storage space$12.99
- Enterprise 15GB + 4 sub-users$13.99
- 1-year Personal Cloud Service$47.99
- Enterprise Ultimate 21 Users$159.99
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
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