# Microsoft OneDrive vs Filen

The clearest difference is rating: Microsoft OneDrive at 4.7 against Filen's 3.8. Microsoft OneDrive also leads on ratings volume (487K vs 123) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). Filen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (48% vs 20%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft OneDrive sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Filen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Microsoft OneDrive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneDrive has 487K ratings behind it against 123, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Microsoft OneDrive's written reviews are positive against 48% of Filen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 10 days, Filen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft OneDrive | Filen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (487K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958/reviews)** | [3.8 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filen-cloud-storage/id1549224518/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **487K** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **47.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 356 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Filen Cloud Dienste UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549224520) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft OneDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Productivity, #24 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store, back up, and sync your photos, videos, and files across all your devices. Share content with others, scan documents, and access files offline. Offers free storage with options to upgrade for more space and premium features.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video backup, File sharing and management, Document scanning and editing, Offline file access, Personal Vault for enhanced security, Version history and ransomware recovery

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Storage 50 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $5.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |
| OneDrive + 100 | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 💡 Useful for storing and accessing files
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage
- 👍 Great integration with Microsoft Office
- 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Issues with photo/video uploads
- 🐛 Buggy PDF annotation tools
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across platforms
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Syncing issues between devices
- Disappearing or corrupted files
- Inability to access offline files
- Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords

**Requested features**

- Add option to select and delete multiple files at once
- Improve photo/video organization and sorting
- Enhance PDF markup capabilities
- Allow customization of default save locations
- Integrate better with iOS Files app


### Filen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filen-cloud-storage/id1549224518)

Securely store photos, videos, and documents with military-grade encryption. Access files on any device, share them easily, and enjoy features like offline access and encrypted notes. Offers a free tier with 10 GB storage.

**Highlights:** 10 GB free storage, Unlimited pro storage, Secure client-side encryption, Offline file access, Cross-device file access, Encrypted notes and chats, Automatic camera upload

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 End-to-end encryption and privacy-focused design
- 💰 Affordable pricing with generous storage tiers
- 🌍 Open-source and transparent service
- 🚀 Fast upload/download speeds
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during uploads
- 📸 Photo/video upload failures and inconsistencies
- 🔄 Auto-upload feature unreliable and incomplete
- ⚠️ Data loss issues in Notes feature
- 🔐 Thumbnail cache exposed in Files app (security concern)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading photos/videos
- Music pauses when app is minimized
- Photo upload stuck at specific file counts (e.g., 42 photos)
- Notes lose data during sync
- Note type conversion deletes text content

**Requested features**

- Video streaming/playback within app
- Read-only file mode option
- Back-sync feature (delete from phone, delete from cloud)
- Multi-select file upload capability
- iPad split-screen view support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft OneDrive free?

Microsoft OneDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Filen free?

Filen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft OneDrive or Filen?

Microsoft OneDrive is rated higher. Microsoft OneDrive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 487K ratings, while Filen averages 3.8 from 123 ratings.

### Do Microsoft OneDrive or Filen have ads?

Neither Microsoft OneDrive nor Filen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft OneDrive or Filen?

Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 10 days, and Filen fortnightly. Most recently, Microsoft OneDrive was updated on September 27, 2026 and Filen on September 3, 2026.

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