Comparison

MiMedia vs FileLu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MiMedia

Access and manage your digital memories from anywhere. Automatically upload photos and videos from your device to keep your content safe and easily discoverable. Organize, personalize, and share your digital life with powerful curation tools.

Highlights
  • Access photos, videos, and music
  • Access files
  • Automatic photo and video uploads
  • Curate digital memories
  • Personalize content
  • Discover digital memories
Features
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At MiMedia, we’ve built the next generation consumer cloud - a rich and engaging experience with powerful tools to curate, personalize and (re)discover your digital memories. The MiMedia app gives you instant access to your MiMedia account so you can view your photos, watch your favorite videos, listen to your music, and access your files from wherever you are. Plus, automatically upload your latest photos and videos to your account directly from your iPhone and iPad. Download the MiMedia app today and start simplifying, enjoying and sharing your digital life.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

MiMedia4 screens
FileLu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FileLu at 5.0 against MiMedia's 4.3. FileLu also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 60%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). MiMedia's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FileLu sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MiMedia asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FileLu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MiMedia's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileLu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiMedia ships an update every 4 weeks, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MiMedia versus FileLu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiMediaFileLu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMiMedia Inc.FileLu, LLC

Customer experience

MiMedia

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

FileLu

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MiMedia

No in-app purchases

16 purchases

FileLu

Subscriptions11
  • 51 GB$0.991 Month
  • 128 GB$1.991 Month
  • 256 GB$2.991 Month
Show 8 more
  • 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
One-time5
  • 1 TB - Dev$0.99
  • 512 GB2 variants$199.00
  • 1 TB2 variants$250.00
Show 2 more
  • 2 TB2 variants$350.00
  • 10 TB2 variants$999.00

Questions

Is MiMedia free?
MiMedia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FileLu free?
FileLu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MiMedia or FileLu?
FileLu is rated higher. MiMedia averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while FileLu averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do MiMedia or FileLu have ads?
FileLu shows ads; MiMedia does not.
Which is updated more often, MiMedia or FileLu?
MiMedia ships an update every 4 weeks, and FileLu every 11 days. Most recently, MiMedia was updated on October 6, 2026 and FileLu on October 1, 2026.

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