# My Cloud Home vs Sync with iCloud Drive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Cloud Home at none against Sync with iCloud Drive's 2. My Cloud Home also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sync with iCloud Drive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. My Cloud Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for My Cloud Home against 4.9 for Sync with iCloud Drive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Cloud Home has 14K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Cloud Home | Sync with iCloud Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cloud-home/id1237361683/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 39.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 104 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Western Digital Technologies, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/366905092) | [Pixegram, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157672404) |

## What reviewers say

### My Cloud Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-cloud-home/id1237361683)

Centralize all your photos, videos, and files in one location. Access and share your content from any device, anywhere with an internet connection. Automatically back up your phone's media and stream videos on the go.

**Highlights:** Centralized file storage, Remote access from anywhere, Automatic phone backup, Video streaming, Content sharing, Search by name or location

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Reliable backup solution
- 💡 Convenient remote access
- 🔒 Secure personal storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Limited file management features
- 🔍 Subpar media playback
- 🤔 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable auto-backup
- Inability to access public folders

**Requested features**

- Improved iOS integration
- Bulk file management options
- Support for more media formats
- Customizable folder structure


### Sync with iCloud Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072)

This app synchronizes your phone's photo library to iCloud Drive, preserving album and folder structures. It automatically updates changes, backs up edited photos and videos, and offers a free tier with limitations and a premium subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Syncs photo library to iCloud Drive, Preserves album and folder hierarchy, Saves edited photos and videos, Supports Live Photos video component, One-way sync to match phone library, Mirror or backup entire library

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Cloud Home free?

My Cloud Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sync with iCloud Drive free?

Sync with iCloud Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Cloud Home or Sync with iCloud Drive?

Sync with iCloud Drive is rated higher. My Cloud Home averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Sync with iCloud Drive averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do My Cloud Home or Sync with iCloud Drive have ads?

Neither My Cloud Home nor Sync with iCloud Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Cloud Home or Sync with iCloud Drive?

My Cloud Home ships an update every 2 months, and Sync with iCloud Drive every 2 months. Most recently, My Cloud Home was updated on September 23, 2026 and Sync with iCloud Drive on August 1, 2026.

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