# MiMedia vs FileLu

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiMedia | FileLu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimedia/id891311795/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelu-cloud-storage-backup/id1662685931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MiMedia Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/891311798) | [FileLu, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662685933) |

## What reviewers say

### MiMedia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimedia/id891311795)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FileLu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filelu-cloud-storage-backup/id1662685931)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 51 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| 128 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 256 GB | $2.99 | per month |
| 2 TB | $7.99 | per month |
| 51 GB | $9.99 | per year |
| 128 GB | $19.99 | per year |
| 10 TB | $39.99 | per month |
| 16 TB | $69.99 | per month |
| 20 TB | $79.99 | per month |
| 16 TB | $319.99 | per year |
| 20 TB | $400.00 | per year |
| 1 TB - Dev | $0.99 | one-time |
| 512 GB | $199.00 | one-time |
| 1 TB | $250.00 | one-time |
| 2 TB | $350.00 | one-time |
| 10 TB | $999.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*