Comparison

Jottacloud vs Icedrive

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

Head to head
About

Jottacloud

Securely store and back up all your files, photos, and videos from any device. Offers automatic backups, original quality photo storage, and easy file sharing. Operates under strict Norwegian privacy laws.

Highlights
  • Automatic cloud backup
  • Access files from any device
  • Original quality photo/video backup
  • File sharing via link
  • Document scanner
  • In-app customer support
Features
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Securely store your files and access them from any device. Jottacloud is operating under Norwegian privacy laws, one of the world's strictest. Try it for free with 5GB, choose an individual plan with unlimited storage or a Home plan for the family with up to 20TB of storage. Features: Cloud storage and backup - Automatic backup - Access your files from any device - Free up space on your device with one click Photos and videos - Backup of photos and videos in original quality and size - Organize your files and photos - Share photo albums with friends and add comments - Stream videos to Apple TV or Cast devices File management - Share files with anyone via link - Preview and manage your files - Easy file search by name - File details - Document scanner Support - Chat with customer support directly in the app Location services To save power we use the "significant change" location service which will update the app occasionally when you are on the move. Opt-in to give the app access to your location. To use this service we are required to ask for the "Always"-permission. We do not send your location to our servers.

About

Icedrive

Securely store photos, videos, and documents in the cloud with automatic backup and easy sharing. Access files from any device, with offline availability and strong encryption options. Enjoy a clean interface and dark mode.

Highlights
  • 10GB free storage on account creation
  • Automatic camera backup
  • File sharing with non-users
  • Strong file encryption
  • Offline file access
  • Stream and preview files
  • Dark mode
Features
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Icedrive gives you everything you need to store, protect and enjoy your photos, videos, music and documents in the cloud. Create an account and get 10GB of cloud storage on us—no referrals or hoops to jump through. Automatically back up your camera, access important files offline and keep everything available across your devices. Features: • Automatically back up photos and videos • Upload and download with reliable background transfers • Stream videos and music directly from the cloud • Create and organise audio playlists • Preview images, PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, presentations, code and fonts • Cast supported videos to your TV • Keep selected files available offline • Access Icedrive through the iOS Files app and Share extension • Share files and folders or create public links • Request files directly into your folders • View previous file versions and recover deleted items • Protect the app with a PIN, Face ID or Touch ID • Secure sensitive files with client-side, zero-knowledge encrypted storage • Choose from light and dark themes • Available in 10 languages Need more space? Premium plans offer up to 5TB of cloud storage. Store more. Share easily. Stream instantly. Keep your files protected with Icedrive. Terms of service: https://icedrive.net/legal/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://icedrive.net/legal/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Jottacloud4 screens
Icedrive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Icedrive at 69% against Jottacloud's 54%. Icedrive also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Jottacloud's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Jottacloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Icedrive sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jottacloud holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 73 and 44 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Jottacloud's written reviews are positive against 69% of Icedrive's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jottacloud ships an update fortnightly, Icedrive every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jottacloud versus Icedrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJottacloudIcedrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (73 ratings) — better4.3 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews69.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings73 — better44
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJotta ASIce Privacy Ltd

Customer experience

Jottacloud

All ratings73 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.3%

Icedrive

All ratings44 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative31.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Jottacloud

Subscriptions6
  • 100 GB$1.991 Month
  • 300 GB$3.991 Month
  • 1 TB$7.991 Month
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  • 100 GB$17.991 Year
  • 300 GB$34.991 Year
  • 1 TB$79.991 Year
6 purchases

Icedrive

Subscriptions6
  • Lite Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro I Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Pro III Monthly$14.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Lite Yearly$47.991 Year
  • Pro I Yearly$71.991 Year
  • Pro III Yearly plan$131.991 Year

Questions

Is Jottacloud free?
Jottacloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Icedrive free?
Icedrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jottacloud or Icedrive?
Jottacloud is rated higher. Jottacloud averages 4.5 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Icedrive averages 4.3 from 44 ratings.
Do Jottacloud or Icedrive have ads?
Neither Jottacloud nor Icedrive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jottacloud or Icedrive?
Jottacloud ships an update fortnightly, and Icedrive every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jottacloud was updated on November 2, 2026 and Icedrive on November 4, 2026.

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