Apple iCloud+
iCloud+ is woven into every iPhone, iPad and Mac, backing up devices and photos automatically with optional end-to-end encryption via Advanced Data Protection.
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- Cloud Storage
- Released
- 2011
- Price
- Not published
- VersusAnything Score
- 44/100
Key features
- Automatic iPhone backup
- Advanced Data Protection (optional E2E)
- Private Relay and Hide My Email
Best for Apple households who want backups to just work.
iCloud specifications
| Free storage | 5 GB |
|---|---|
| Popular paid plan | 2 TB for $9.99/month |
| Cost per TB per month (USD) | $5 |
| End-to-end encryption | Yes, optional (Advanced Data Protection) |
| Max single file size | 50 GB |
| Version history | Limited (via Pages/Numbers and Time Machine) |
| Office suite integration | Pages, Numbers, Keynote |
| Platforms | iOS, macOS, Windows, Web |
| Family sharing | Yes, up to 5 members (Family Sharing) |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every cloud storage service in our database using the cloud storage weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Automatic iPhone backup
- Advanced Data Protection (optional E2E)
- Private Relay and Hide My Email
Cons
- Weaker overall score (44/100 within cloud storage)
Compare iCloud against
Alternatives to iCloud
- Google Drive (Google One) 94/100
- Dropbox 33/100
- Microsoft OneDrive 28/100
Sources
- iCloud: Apple official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.