Comparison

My Cloud Home vs Rote

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

Head to head
About

My Cloud Home

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
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My Cloud Home app Store it all in one place. Access and share it from anywhere. The My Cloud Home app keeps you connected to all the photos, videos and files centralized on your My Cloud Home device from wherever you are. Automatically back up all the photos and videos from your phone so that you can make room for more. Smoothly stream videos on the go. Quickly find and share your favorite memories with friends and family. With the My Cloud Home app, all your content is under your control wherever, whenever you have an internet connection. Access your content on-the-go from anywhere in the world Automatically save the photos and videos from your phone Quickly search through your content by name or location. Play almost any video anywhere Share your memories effortlessly with your friends and family Note: The My Cloud Home app requires a My Cloud Home or My Cloud Home Duo product to work (sold separately). For more information on Western Digital’s Vulnerability Disclosure Policy please visit: https://www.westerndigital.com/support/product-security/vulnerability-disclosure-policy

About

Rote

Features
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Never miss an important moment. Reminders App helps you stay organized with reliable local notifications and a simple interface. Features: Smart Reminders – Create daily repeating or one-time reminders with custom times Notes – Capture thoughts and ideas alongside your reminders Reliable Notifications – Local push notifications work offline, no account required Clean Design – Minimal interface focused on what matters Cross-Platform – Works on iPhone and iPad How It Works: Set reminders in seconds. Choose a time, add a title, and select daily or one-time. The app sends notifications at the scheduled time, even when the app is closed. Perfect For: Daily routines and habits Medication reminders Meeting and appointment alerts Task deadlines Personal notes and ideas Privacy First: All data stays on your device. No cloud sync, no accounts, no tracking—just your reminders, stored locally. Download Reminders App and take control of your schedule.

Screenshots

My Cloud Home4 screens
Rote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rote at every 3 weeks against My Cloud Home's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Cloud Home ships an update every 2 months, Rote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
My Cloud Home versus Rote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Cloud HomeRote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWestern Digital Technologies, Inc.Justin Moran

Bugs and requests

My Cloud Home

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved iOS integration
  • Bulk file management options
  • Support for more media formats
  • Customizable folder structure

Rote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Cloud Home

No in-app purchases

None

Rote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Cloud Home free?
My Cloud Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rote free?
Rote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Cloud Home or Rote have ads?
Neither My Cloud Home nor Rote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Cloud Home or Rote?
My Cloud Home ships an update every 2 months, and Rote every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Cloud Home was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rote on October 4, 2026.

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