# File Explorer Professional vs FileLuSync

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Explorer Professional | FileLuSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-professional/id853365825/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelusync-auto-file-backup/id6742548051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Certchip Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652474819) | [FileLu, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662685933) |

## What reviewers say

### File Explorer Professional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-explorer-professional/id853365825)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 File Explorer Professional free?

File Explorer Professional costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FileLuSync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, File Explorer Professional or FileLuSync?

FileLuSync is rated higher. File Explorer Professional averages 2.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while FileLuSync averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do File Explorer Professional or FileLuSync have ads?

Neither File Explorer Professional nor FileLuSync shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, File Explorer Professional or FileLuSync?

File Explorer Professional ships an update every 5 weeks, and FileLuSync fortnightly. Most recently, File Explorer Professional was updated on October 19, 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.*