# Total files vs FileLuSync

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileLuSync at 100% against Total files's 62%. FileLuSync also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Total files's advantage is ratings volume (135K vs 3). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Total files sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. FileLuSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileLuSync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Total files has 135K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Total files's written reviews are positive against 100% of FileLuSync's.

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, FileLuSync fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Total files | FileLuSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (135K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelusync-auto-file-backup/id6742548051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **135K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 175 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [App Ideas S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522661689) | [FileLu, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662685933) |

## What reviewers say

### Total files

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/total-files/id557285579)

This app acts as a unified file manager for your device, integrating multiple cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and iCloud. It allows for easy file management, a powerful PDF reader with annotation tools, and advanced search capabilities across all linked accounts and local storage.

**Highlights:** Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud), iOS Files app integration, Virtual folders for organizing files, Spotlight indexing for quick search, PDF reader with annotation and shape recognition, Compression and decompression (zip), PIN protection for folders

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoAd & Premium features | $4.99 | per month |
| NoAd & Premium features | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| NoAd & Premium features | $24.99 | per year |
| Full version upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Amazing file manager and music player
- 🚀 Reliable, fast, and efficient
- 👍 Convenient for offline music/video access
- 👍 Useful features like playlists and advanced search

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
- 💸 Aggressive monetization with ads and paid upgrades
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 🔨 Degraded functionality compared to previous versions

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Download issues and lost progress
- Inconsistent behavior across device types
- Broken features (e.g. unable to open videos)

**Requested features**

- Shuffle and repeat playlist functionality
- Ability to edit song metadata (tags, album art)
- Improved browser and download management
- Better integration with cloud storage services


### FileLuSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelusync-auto-file-backup/id6742548051)

Effortlessly sync, back up, and organize your files across devices. Connect to your cloud storage to ensure important documents, photos, and videos are always up-to-date and accessible. Features include automatic syncing, camera uploads, and one-click sharing.

**Highlights:** Connect to FileLu Account, File Management, Auto Sync, Camera Upload, File Preview, One-Click Sharing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Total files free?

Total files is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FileLuSync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Total files or FileLuSync?

FileLuSync is rated higher. Total files averages 4.7 out of 5 from 135K ratings, while FileLuSync averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Total files or FileLuSync have ads?

Total files shows ads; FileLuSync does not.

### Which is updated more often, Total files or FileLuSync?

Total files ships an update every 3 weeks, and FileLuSync fortnightly. Most recently, Total files was updated on October 20, 2026 and FileLuSync on October 19, 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.*