Comparison

CloudMe vs G Cloud Backup

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

Head to head
About

CloudMe

This service provides secure cloud synchronization and storage, offering anywhere access to your files from various devices. It allows selective syncing of multiple folders and supports file sharing with password protection and collaboration features.

Highlights
  • Anywhere file access
  • Selective folder syncing
  • Password-protected sharing
  • Collaboration folders
  • Automatic camera roll backup
  • Streaming music and video
  • WebDAV support
Features
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CloudMe - The European Sync / Storage Service CloudMe is a secure European cloud sync/ storage service that gives you anywhere access to your files from any device. The service supports most common devices, but also smart TV's and NAS. With CloudMe you do not have to sync everything through a single folder, add as many folders as you like from your computer, from any hard drive and keep them synced to the cloud. Selectively sync the folders you need to each device. You get:  - Access to your files wherever you are  - File sharing through folders and http links - Sharing through text messages, email, Twitter and Facebook - Password protected sharing - What you share does not reduce the available storage at the receiving party - Collaboration folders to work in teams and projects - File inboxes, setup folders to receive files from people - Automatic camera roll backup - Streaming music and video player  - Support for syncing unlimited number of folders through the CloudMe desktop app - Enables you to manage and organize your camera roll photos through a computer - Many supported clients like: Samsung SmartTV, WD TV Live, GoogleTV, smartphones, Mac, Linux and Windows - WebDAV support for connection to third party apps The CloudMe app requires a CloudMe account. If you don't have an account, you can sign-up for free from within the app. Need more storage? You can buy more inside the app.   To learn more about CloudMe and all our supported clients, please visit our website.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

CloudMe2 screens
G Cloud Backup3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CloudMe at 3.8 against G Cloud Backup's 2.2. CloudMe also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). G Cloud Backup's advantage is ratings volume (73 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. CloudMe sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and G Cloud Backup sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CloudMe holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: G Cloud Backup has 73 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of CloudMe's written reviews are positive against 16% of G Cloud Backup's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CloudMe versus G Cloud Backup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudMeG Cloud Backup
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings) — better2.2 (73 ratings)
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews — better15.7% of reviews
Number of ratings873 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudMe ABGenie9 LTD

Customer experience

CloudMe

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%

G Cloud Backup

All ratings73 ratings
Positive30.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.9%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive15.7%
Neutral1.4%
Negative82.9%

Bugs and requests

CloudMe

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes after setting passcode
  • App crashes on iPhone 7 iOS 11.2
  • Password reset doesn't work
  • App crashes when loading photos
  • App crashes when uploading photos/videos
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  • App falls when getting documents
  • Cannot access account after creation
  • Memory used up when opening files
  • Cannot restore/download pictures
  • Takes forever to view pictures
  • App not appearing on home screen
  • Email is a bit buggy
  • File Type Not Supported error for music
  • Photo too large to display
  • Cannot sign up online
  • Username not accepted for sign up
  • Page hangs during registration
  • Cannot activate account on desktop
  • No app seen on iPhone after download
  • Code when opening an email needs formatting

Requested features

13 requests
  • Accessibility from Apple Files app
  • Access CloudMe email
  • Access CloudTop from mobile
  • iPad version
  • Background player feature
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  • More free storage
  • Tutorials for users
  • Rename folders/files
  • Multitasking support
  • Ability to upload/download/edit content
  • Compress large photos server-side
  • Support for hour-long MP3s
  • Play video/audio when phone locked

G Cloud Backup

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CloudMe

One-time5
  • 1 year of 10 GB cloud storage$9.99
  • 1 year of 25 GB cloud storage$39.99
  • 1 year of 100 GB cloud storage$79.99
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  • 1 year of 200 GB cloud storage$139.99
  • 1 year of 500 GB cloud storage$299.99
15 purchases

G Cloud Backup

Subscriptions13
  • 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
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Unlimited Life Time$99.99

Questions

Is CloudMe free?
CloudMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G Cloud Backup free?
G Cloud Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CloudMe or G Cloud Backup?
CloudMe is rated higher. CloudMe averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while G Cloud Backup averages 2.2 from 73 ratings.
Do CloudMe or G Cloud Backup have ads?
Neither CloudMe nor G Cloud Backup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudMe or G Cloud Backup?
CloudMe ships an update every 3 months, and G Cloud Backup every 3 months. Most recently, CloudMe was updated on October 4, 2026 and G Cloud Backup on October 7, 2026.

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