File Explorer Professional vs FileLuSync
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
File Explorer Professional
Manage local and cloud files with this comprehensive tool. Transfer, convert, and share media, secure sensitive data, and access cloud storage like Google Drive and Dropbox. Includes a music player, voice recorder, and text editor.
- Local and cloud file management
- Cloud storage integration (iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive)
- Video and audio file conversion
- Secure secret folder with password/Touch ID
- Wi-Fi file sharing (HTTP, FTP)
- Built-in music player and voice recorder
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File Explorer is a wonderful local and cloud file manager that enables you to manage files on your mobil device. You can management your device files and cloud files. Supported iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, OneDrive. You can send cloud file shared link to your friend. You can play the music, video files and read documents files, manage them and export them to your computer. You can take new photo, video and voice files. You can use video convert and audio convert. - Video file to MP3 file. (ex; mp4, mov, m4v -> mp3) - Video file to MP4 file. (ex; mov, m4v -> mp4) You can to do file sharing from your device with web sharing and ftp sharing via wifi network. # Multi Account Cloud Drive Service Support - iCloud Drive - Dropbox - Google Drive - Box - OneDrive # File sharing - Disk Mounter - HTTP Web Sharing - FTP Sharing. # MP3 Convert Audio and Video files (WAV, M4A, MP4, MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP3 files extracted just audio. # MP4 Convert Various video files (MOV, M4V, etc) can be converted to MP4 video files. # Photo and Video Edit All photos and video can be rotated and flipped. # Music Album Artwork Picture of music album can be changed and chosen from photo album of the smart phone. # Secret Folder Any important data can be saved and kept safely in "Secret Folder". "Secret Folder" provides safe locking system, which consists of password and Touch ID. # Music Player You can play all of music files saved in your smart phone. Especially the streaming is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Camera You can take photos during video record and the screen is wider than original iPhone camera. It is involving various functions like resolution, flash and autofocus. # Voice Recorder You can record voice anytime and anywhere you want. Especially recording is maintaining at sleep mode or using other apps. # Text Editor You can simply create text file and make your important notes. # Folder Most basic data will be saved in the section “Folder”, as well as the functions of camera, voice record and media player are also used in Folder. # Album Section “Album" manages all photos and videos. You can also take and save photos in Album as well as the saved files can be copied in other sections. # Download If you input internet address, it opens the web page with built in Safari web browser. You can download any files linked from web sites. # Favorites You can set often used files or folders with star shaped button, and you can find and use the data easily in this section. # iCloud Drive All apple devices and Window system that have iCloud Drive can synchronize all datas through Explorer App. # Disk Mounter You can mount the saved files in your smart phone to Mac or Window PC conveniently. You can install disk mounter program on your Mac / PC from http://www.smartdisk.org for free. # HTTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through HTTP server. # FTP Sharing You can share and manage the files in your smart phone on the web browser through FTP server. # iTunes Folder You can manage the files in the app through iTunes program. # File Zipping and Unzipping You can zip and unzip the files or folders. # File Export Smart Disk Explorer supports exporting functions such as printing, mailing, opening other apps, and saving image files as photos in album. # App Lock Passcode The locking system will be automatically activated to protect your important data when you close the app. It supports Touch ID for convenience and safe.
FileLuSync
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.
- Connect to FileLu Account
- File Management
- Auto Sync
- Camera Upload
- File Preview
- One-Click Sharing
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FileLuSync allows users to easily connect and manage their files with their FileLu account. With FileLuSync, you can seamlessly sync, back up, and organize your files across devices, ensuring that your important documents, photos, and videos are always up-to-date and accessible. Key Features: - Connect to FileLu Account: Effortlessly link your FileLu account for cloud storage access. - File Management: Organize, browse, and manage your files directly from the app. - Auto Sync: Automatically sync files and folders between your device and the cloud. - Preview Everything – Photos, videos, music, PDFs, documents and text open right in the app, with thumbnails for quick browsing. - Music and Video – Play your music while you browse, and watch videos in many formats straight from the cloud. - Notes – Write notes and checklists that are saved to your cloud. - Camera Upload: Instantly back up photos and videos as soon as they’re captured. - File Preview and Thumbnail: Easily preview files and view thumbnails for quick access and navigation. - One-Click Sharing: Quickly share your files with just one click, making it easy to collaborate and share with others. With FileLuSync, you can easily manage your files and ensure that your data is always safely backed up to your FileLu cloud storage. Start using FileLuSync today to streamline your file management experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FileLuSync at Free against File Explorer Professional's $0.99. FileLuSync also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). File Explorer Professional's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
FileLuSync is free to download; File Explorer Professional costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FileLuSync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of File Explorer Professional's written reviews are positive against 100% of FileLuSync's.
File Explorer Professional ships an update every 5 weeks, FileLuSync fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | File Explorer Professional | FileLuSync |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.9 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Certchip Corp | FileLu, LLC |
Customer experience
File Explorer Professional
FileLuSync
In-app purchases
File Explorer Professional
No in-app purchases
FileLuSync
No in-app purchases
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