Comparison

CloudMe vs Jottacloud

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

Jottacloud

Securely store and access your files from any device with robust cloud storage. Benefit from automatic backups, original quality photo and video storage, and easy file sharing. Enjoy peace of mind with Norwegian privacy laws and direct in-app customer support.

Highlights
  • Automatic cloud backup
  • Access files from any device
  • Original quality photo/video backup
  • Share files and photo albums
  • Stream videos
  • Document scanner
  • In-app customer support
Features
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Securely store your files and access them from any device. Jottacloud is operating under Norwegian privacy laws, one of the world's strictest. Try it for free with 5GB, choose an individual plan with unlimited storage or a Home plan for the family with up to 20TB of storage. Features: Cloud storage and backup - Automatic backup - Access your files from any device - Free up space on your device with one click Photos and videos - Backup of photos and videos in original quality and size - Organize your files and photos - Share photo albums with friends and add comments - Stream videos to Apple TV or Cast devices File management - Share files with anyone via link - Preview and manage your files - Easy file search by name - File details - Document scanner Support - Chat with customer support directly in the app Location services To save power we use the "significant change" location service which will update the app occasionally when you are on the move. Opt-in to give the app access to your location. To use this service we are required to ask for the "Always"-permission. We do not send your location to our servers.

Screenshots

CloudMe2 screens
Jottacloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jottacloud at 4.5 against CloudMe's 3.8. Jottacloud also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (68 vs 8). CloudMe's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Jottacloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jottacloud holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jottacloud has 68 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 54% of Jottacloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CloudMe ships an update every 3 months, Jottacloud fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CloudMe versus Jottacloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloudMeJottacloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (8 ratings)4.5 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.2% of reviews53.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings868 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudMe ABJotta AS

Customer experience

CloudMe

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

Jottacloud

All ratings68 ratings
Positive85.3%
Neutral8.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews95 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative26.3%

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

Jottacloud

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
6 purchases

Jottacloud

Subscriptions6
  • 100 GB$1.991 Month
  • 300 GB$3.991 Month
  • 1 TB$7.991 Month
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  • 100 GB$17.991 Year
  • 300 GB$34.991 Year
  • 1 TB$79.991 Year

Questions

Is CloudMe free?
CloudMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jottacloud free?
Jottacloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CloudMe or Jottacloud?
Jottacloud is rated higher. CloudMe averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Jottacloud averages 4.5 from 68 ratings.
Do CloudMe or Jottacloud have ads?
Neither CloudMe nor Jottacloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CloudMe or Jottacloud?
CloudMe ships an update every 3 months, and Jottacloud fortnightly. Most recently, CloudMe was updated on October 4, 2026 and Jottacloud on October 11, 2026.

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