# Microsoft OneDrive vs Cloud Storage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloud Storage at 75% against Microsoft OneDrive's 20%. Cloud Storage also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Microsoft OneDrive's advantage is ratings volume (487K vs 1.7K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft OneDrive sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Cloud Storage sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Microsoft OneDrive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneDrive has 487K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Microsoft OneDrive's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cloud Storage's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 10 days, Cloud Storage every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft OneDrive | Cloud Storage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (487K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-storage-cloud-drive-app/id1614088226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **487K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 356 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Fazcon PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583563297) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft OneDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-onedrive/id477537958)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Productivity, #25 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store, back up, and sync your photos, videos, and files across all your devices. Share content with others, scan documents, and access files offline. Offers free storage with options to upgrade for more space and premium features.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video backup, File sharing and management, Document scanning and editing, Offline file access, Personal Vault for enhanced security, Version history and ransomware recovery

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft 365 Storage 50 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $5.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $9.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $12.99 | per month |
| Microsoft 365 Personal | $99.99 | per year |
| Microsoft 365 Family | $129.99 | per year |
| OneDrive + 100 | $27.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 💡 Useful for storing and accessing files
- 🔒 Secure cloud storage
- 👍 Great integration with Microsoft Office
- 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Issues with photo/video uploads
- 🐛 Buggy PDF annotation tools
- 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across platforms
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Syncing issues between devices
- Disappearing or corrupted files
- Inability to access offline files
- Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords

**Requested features**

- Add option to select and delete multiple files at once
- Improve photo/video organization and sorting
- Enhance PDF markup capabilities
- Allow customization of default save locations
- Integrate better with iOS Files app


### Cloud Storage

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

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft OneDrive free?

Microsoft OneDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cloud Storage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft OneDrive or Cloud Storage?

Microsoft OneDrive is rated higher. Microsoft OneDrive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 487K ratings, while Cloud Storage averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Microsoft OneDrive or Cloud Storage have ads?

Neither Microsoft OneDrive nor Cloud Storage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft OneDrive or Cloud Storage?

Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 10 days, and Cloud Storage every 2 weeks. Most recently, Microsoft OneDrive was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cloud Storage on September 24, 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.*