# Cloud Storage vs Sync with iCloud Drive

The clearest difference is rating: Sync with iCloud Drive at 4.9 against Cloud Storage's 4.5. Cloud Storage's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud Storage sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Sync with iCloud Drive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sync with iCloud Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Storage has 1.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cloud Storage ships an update every 2 weeks, Sync with iCloud Drive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud Storage | Sync with iCloud Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-storage-cloud-drive-app/id1614088226/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 75.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 80 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fazcon PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583563297) | [Pixegram, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157672404) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud Storage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-storage-cloud-drive-app/id1614088226)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store photos, videos, and contacts in the cloud. Offers 100 GB of free storage, with options to upgrade for more space. Access your files from any device, anytime.

**Highlights:** 100 GB free cloud storage, Photo storage, Contacts backup, Video storage, Secure cloud backup, File transfer, Access from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic Monthly - 750 GB | $2.49 | per month |
| Classic Best Value | $4.99 | per month |
| Classic Monthly - 500 GB | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Recommended | $7.99 | per month |
| Essential Monthly - 1 TB | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly - 2 TB | $12.99 | per month |
| premium monthly - 5TB Storage | $16.99 | per month |
| premium monthly - 5TB | $16.99 | per month |
| Classic Yearly - 750 GB | $17.99 | per year |
| Classic Yearly - 500 GB | $17.99 | per year |
| Essential Yearly - 1 TB | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly - 2 TB | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly - 5TB | $101.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient cloud storage
- 🔒 Secure and private data storage
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Generous free storage space
- 👍 Automatic backup and sync features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💸 Aggressive upselling and ads
- 🔌 Issues with file uploads and downloads
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and organization

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted files disappearing from cloud
- Sync issues between devices
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unreliable performance and stability

**Requested features**

- Improved file management tools
- Ability to upload larger files
- Web interface for desktop access
- Password protection and encryption options
- Better integration with other cloud services


### 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 Cloud Storage free?

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

### Is Sync with iCloud Drive free?

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

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

Sync with iCloud Drive is rated higher. Cloud Storage averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Sync with iCloud Drive averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Cloud Storage or Sync with iCloud Drive have ads?

Neither Cloud Storage nor Sync with iCloud Drive shows ads.

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

Cloud Storage ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sync with iCloud Drive every 2 months. Most recently, Cloud Storage was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sync with iCloud Drive on August 1, 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.*