# FileFlex vs ownCloud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FileFlex at 95% against ownCloud's 33%. FileFlex also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). ownCloud's advantage is ratings volume (354 vs 27). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ownCloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. FileFlex asks for nothing beyond the download.

FileFlex holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ownCloud has 354 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of FileFlex's written reviews are positive against 33% of ownCloud's.

FileFlex ships an update every 5 months, ownCloud every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileFlex | ownCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileflex/id982214370/reviews)** | [4.5 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owncloud-file-sync-and-share/id1359583808/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **354** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 32.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 2 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qnext Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375669286) | [ownCloud GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1359583807) |

## What reviewers say

### FileFlex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fileflex/id982214370)

Access, share, and stream your files, pictures, music, and videos from any device without uploading to the cloud. Manage your content remotely across multiple storage locations securely from behind your own firewall.

**Highlights:** Remote file access from source locations, Secure file sharing without uploads, Media streaming from storage, Remote multi-location file management, Access from any internet-connected device

**In-app purchases:** none


### ownCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/owncloud-file-sync-and-share/id1359583808)

Access, sync, and share your private cloud files securely across all your devices. Create, edit, and collaborate on documents with colleagues, ensuring your data is always up-to-date and accessible.

**Highlights:** Private file sync and share, Cross-device synchronization, Secure file sharing, Create and edit files, iOS Files integration, Multi-select and drag-and-drop

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Features | $1.99 | per year |
| 30 Day Pro Trial | Free | one-time |
| Document Scanner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Shortcuts Actions | $2.99 | one-time |
| Markup Documents | $2.99 | one-time |
| Photo Pro Features | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good Dropbox alternative with privacy control
- 🚀 Fast synchronization when working properly
- 📱 Works well on desktop and iOS
- 🎨 Clean, modern user interface
- ♿ Accessible for VoiceOver users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Slow file loading and navigation
- 📤 Unreliable upload functionality
- 🔄 Inconsistent synchronization issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Login screen freezes
- Files app integration returns unknown errors
- Blank screen on certain iPhone models
- Screen rotation breaks file list display

**Requested features**

- Ability to unload/delete offline files
- Cancel/stop upload functionality
- Upload only on WiFi option
- Show upload progress percentage
- Show file sizes in status


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileFlex free?

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

### Is ownCloud free?

ownCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FileFlex or ownCloud?

FileFlex is rated higher. FileFlex averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while ownCloud averages 4.5 from 354 ratings.

### Do FileFlex or ownCloud have ads?

Neither FileFlex nor ownCloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileFlex or ownCloud?

FileFlex ships an update every 5 months, and ownCloud every 3 months. Most recently, FileFlex was updated on November 11, 2026 and ownCloud on November 2, 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.*