Livedrive vs G Cloud Backup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Livedrive
Securely back up and access your important files, including documents, music, videos, and pictures, from your computer or mobile device. Stream content, edit documents, and share files with ease from anywhere.
- Automatic file backup
- Access files from anywhere
- View and edit documents
- Stream music and video
- Share files securely
- Automatic photo/video upload
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Livedrive, the leading online backup and storage service, lets you access docs, music, videos and pictures stored on your Windows PC or Apple Mac from anywhere. Our desktop software will automatically back up your important files to your online account, and our iOS app enables you to access those files securely from anywhere. Plus the app can automatically upload your pictures and videos to your Livedrive account. Livedrive Mobile for iOS lets you: - Automatically back up all the photos and videos on your iPhone or iPad - View your photos in full screen slideshow mode - View and edit your documents anywhere - Listen to your favourite songs in seconds - Stream video content on the go - Share files with friends and family Please note: This app requires a Livedrive account (monthly or annual subscription required). Mobile backup, file uploads and sharing require a Briefcase or Pro Suite account.
G Cloud Backup
Securely back up your contacts, photos, videos, and calendars to the cloud. Easily migrate your data to new devices and expand your storage. Offers automatic uploads and advanced scheduling options for continuous protection.
- Automatic backup of contacts, photos, videos, calendars
- 3 GB free storage
- Migrate data to new devices
- Backup multiple devices
- Full resolution photo backup
- Advanced backup scheduling
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Back up your phone in minutes – Get up to 5 GB free. G Cloud backs up your photos, WhatsApp, contacts, and more—so you can switch devices, recover from loss, or restore after damage in just a few taps. What G Cloud backs up: • Photos & Videos: Keep every moment safe in the cloud. • WhatsApp (media): Back up your WhatsApp media in one place. • Contacts: Restore your full contact list instantly. Why 5M+ users choose G Cloud: • Access and restore your data from any device. • One-tap restore – Move to a new phone without losing anything. • Automatic backups – Set it once and let G Cloud run quietly in the background. • Custom backup control – Choose what to back up and when, so you stay in control. • Albums for your memories – Organize photos and videos into albums and find them fast. • Family plans – Protect multiple devices under one account and keep everyone’s data safe. • Strong privacy & encryption – Your content is encrypted and kept private. We never sell your data. Perfect for you if: • You’re upgrading to a new phone and don’t want the hassle of manual transfer. • You’ve lost or broken a phone before and never want to go through that stress again. • You use WhatsApp daily and want a simple way to keep your media and documents safe. • You want one place to protect your family’s phones and memories. Download today and get up to 5 GB of free cloud storage. Upgrade anytime for more space and extra peace of mind. Need help? For any inquiries, contact: support@gcloudbackup.com Privacy Policy & Terms: • Privacy Policy: https://www.genie9.com/gcloud/privacy-policy/ • Terms: https://www.genie9.com/gcloud/terms/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Livedrive at 4.8 against G Cloud Backup's 2.2. Livedrive also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. G Cloud Backup sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Livedrive asks for nothing beyond the download.
Livedrive holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 73 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Livedrive's written reviews are positive against 16% of G Cloud Backup's.
Livedrive ships an update every 6 weeks, G Cloud Backup every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Livedrive | G Cloud Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (60 ratings) — better | 2.2 (73 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews — better | 15.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 60 | 73 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Livedrive | Genie9 LTD |
Customer experience
Livedrive
G Cloud Backup
Bugs and requests
Livedrive
Reported bugs
17 issues- Login credentials not recognized despite being correct
- App crashes when opening documents or files
- Files fail to open with 'invalid account type' error
- App freezes when accessing backed up files
- Password reset functionality broken
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- Constant logout after updates
- Mobile backup notifications appear but feature unavailable
- Video streaming fails with 'file too large' errors
- Photo upload crashes the app
- Music playback stops when app is closed or phone locked
- Documents edited on PC won't open on mobile
- File corruption during backup process
- App incompatible with iPhone 5 screen resolution
- Connection failures with message 'folder is empty or connection failed'
- Verizon iPhone compatibility issues
- Incomplete file uploads without error logging
- App not remembering login details after update
Requested features
18 requests- Biometric authentication (face/fingerprint unlock)
- Background backup service without keeping app open
- Batch photo upload capability
- Music player with skip, repeat, and shuffle controls
- Playlist creation and management
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- File sharing and email functionality from app
- Download files to device storage
- Thumbnail view for browsing folders
- Full-screen image viewing without toolbar
- Video playback with proper format support
- Admin dashboard access in mobile app
- Text file editor within app
- Better search functionality
- Backup logs to track failed files
- Screen rotation support for videos
- AirDrop support and iOS 7+ UI redesign
- Storage usage display
- Password protection for app access
G Cloud Backup
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Livedrive
No in-app purchases
G Cloud Backup
- 50 GB Subscription$0.991 Month
- 150GB Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- 300GB Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
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- Unlimited Subscription2 variants$3.991 Month
- Unlimited Subscription$4.991 Month
- Unlimited Monthly$6.991 Month
- 50 GB Subscription$9.991 Year
- 2TB Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
- 100 GB Subscription$11.991 Year
- 150GB Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
- Unlimited Subscription$39.991 Year
- Unlimited Subscription$49.991 Year
- 20TB Monthly Subscription$99.991 Month
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Unlimited Life Time$99.99
