Sync vs FileLu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sync
This app facilitates file synchronization, backup, and restoration across local storage and various cloud services. It includes a file manager for browsing and manipulating files, and a web server for sharing local content over Wi-Fi. Users can set up custom tasks for different transfer operations.
- File synchronization
- Backup and restore
- Local and cloud drive support
- Built-in file manager
- Web server for Wi-Fi sharing
- Customizable transfer tasks
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Keep a safe copy of everything that matters. Sync is the multi-cloud backup app that backs up, restores, and syncs your files across your iPhone/iPad, USB and external drives, and 5 major cloud services — so whatever happens, you have a copy and a way to get it back. 5 sync modes | 5 cloud services | 4 platforms PROTECT WHAT MATTERS Set up a backup task once — choose what to protect and where it goes — then run it whenever you want. You decide what's backed up, and nothing moves your files in the background. EVERY CLOUD YOU USE Back up and sync your OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more — connect as many as you need, all in one app instead of juggling five separate apps: • OneDrive • Google Drive • Dropbox • Box • Amazon S3 BACK UP BEYOND THE CLOUD Back up and sync straight to USB and external drives too, so you're covered even without an internet connection. Or keep files right on your device: Private Drive is secure in-app storage just for Sync, and Public Drive shares files with your other apps through Finder/Files. GET ANY FILE BACK Browse every file across every connected drive from one place, and pull back anything you need — no separate file manager required. CONTROL HOW YOUR FILES FLOW Five modes give you exact control over your file backup and cloud sync — not one-size-fits-all: • Full Sync • Backup • Restore • Backup Sync • Restore Sync The three sync modes — Full Sync, Backup Sync, and Restore Sync — only transfer changed files, so repeat runs stay fast. SHARE FILES OVER WI-FI Turn your device into a local web server: anyone on the same Wi-Fi can browse and download the files and folders you choose, straight from their browser. No cloud upload, no cables. READY ON EVERY DEVICE Also available for Android, macOS, and Windows — so you can back up from whatever device you're on. FREE TO START Connect one drive and try Sync at no cost (ad-supported, with usage limits). GO PREMIUM One upgrade unlocks every cloud service, USB and external drive support, and removes ads — as a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Whatever happens — a new device, a bigger drive, or a file you need back — your files are ready. Download Sync and keep a copy of everything that matters. For additional help and guides, please visit https://sync.miciniti.com/help Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FileLu at 5.0 against Sync's 3.7. FileLu also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 50%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Sync's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Sync sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and FileLu sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FileLu holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sync's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileLu's.
Sync ships an update every 2 months, FileLu every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sync | FileLu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Miciniti Technologies | FileLu, LLC |
Customer experience
Sync
FileLu
In-app purchases
Sync
- Monthly$1.991 Month
- Yearly$14.991 Year
- 1-hour trial (Web Server)Free
- Dropbox Drive$4.99
- Google Drive$4.99
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- OneDrive$4.99
- Box Drive$4.99
- Amazon S3 Drive$5.99
- Public Drive$5.99
- Web Server$5.99
- Lifetime$39.99
FileLu
- 51 GB$0.991 Month
- 128 GB$1.991 Month
- 256 GB$2.991 Month
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- 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
- 1 TB - Dev$0.99
- 512 GB2 variants$199.00
- 1 TB2 variants$250.00
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- 2 TB2 variants$350.00
- 10 TB2 variants$999.00









