Comparison

Amerigo vs pCloud

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

Head to head
About

Amerigo

This app is a comprehensive file manager that unifies local and cloud storage. It allows seamless integration with multiple cloud services and the iOS Files app, enabling easy downloads, uploads, and organization of files across different platforms. Features include virtual folders, Spotlight search, PDF annotation, and file compression.

Highlights
  • Manage local and cloud files
  • Integrate multiple cloud services
  • iOS Files app integration
  • Virtual folders for organization
  • Spotlight indexing for quick search
  • PDF viewer with annotation
  • File compression and decompression
Features
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Amerigo is an enhanced file manager that allows you to manage and organize local and cloud-saved files. It's the only APP that allows to link multiple cloud (DropBox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud Files) and offers iOS Files app integration to download and upload to any cloud from any app! For example if you receive an email, you can directly save the email attachments to one of the cloud linked in Amerigo, simply choosing "Save in files" in the action sheet. Virtual folders allows to group files that come from different sources (cloud/local): you can for example have a virtual folder with all the files that belongs to a project but are stored on different cloud storage providers. The Spotlight indexing of all local contents allows to immediately find and open the file you're looking for, without opening the app! You can also add more than one account for each clouds to increase your space! The integrated PDF viewer with enhanced annotation capabilities, automatically recognise common shapes and gestures, and allows to highlight paragraph by drawing a line over it. Main features: - iOS 11 Files app integration for ALL clouds linked to the app in read write mode. - Spotlight indexing of all content in the app. - Integration with the Dropbox, GDrive, OneDrive, iCloud services for remote file storage. - Search between all contents in the app and in the linked cloud storages thanks to the advanced search - Compression (zip) and decompression (zip & rar) of any files. - PDF editor with annotation, free-hand writing. - Support for all Microsoft Office files. - Simultaneous management of multiple Cloud accounts and management of folders shared with other users. - Enhanced bookmarks and history management. - URL autocomplete and search suggestions - Quick search bar, and enhanced search within all cloud and local files. - File archive with folders and subfolders capabilities. - PIN to hide selected folders. - Multi-tab fast internet browsing - Private browsing mode

About

pCloud

Securely store and access your photos, videos, and documents from any device. Automatically back up media to free up phone space and stream content on the go. Share large files easily with others.

Highlights
  • Up to 10 GB free storage
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • Stream HD videos and music
  • Send and receive large files
  • Offline file access
  • Military-grade encryption
Features
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pCloud - Secure Cloud Storage for Your Files pCloud is the secure place for your photos, videos, and documents - all in one app. Access your files anytime, anywhere, and keep everything safely stored and organized across all your devices. Back up your memories automatically, free up space on your phone, and enjoy your content on the go. Preview and edit your photos, stream HD videos, and listen to your music without downloading. Easily share large files with anyone, even if they don’t use pCloud. Start with up to 10 GB of free storage. Optionally, you can expand up to 10 TB of storage with monthly, annual or lifetime plans. Features: • Up to 10 GB free storage upon registration • Store and access photos, videos, and files • Automatic photo and video backup • Access your files anytime, anywhere • Stream videos and music instantly • Share large files with a link • Sync across all your devices • Simple, intuitive and easy to use • Add zero-knowledge encryption Terms of service: https://www.pcloud.com/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: https://www.pcloud.com/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

Amerigo4 screens
pCloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: pCloud at Free against Amerigo's $17.99. pCloud also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 677). Amerigo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support 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

pCloud is free to download; Amerigo costs $17.99 up front. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Amerigo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCloud has 8.1K ratings behind it against 677, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Amerigo's written reviews are positive against 62% of pCloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amerigo ships an update every 4 weeks, pCloud every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Amerigo versus pCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmerigopCloud
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (677 ratings)4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews62.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6778.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB112 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIdeaSolutions S.r.l.PCLOUD LTD

Customer experience

Amerigo

All ratings677 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral1.3%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative34.5%

pCloud

All ratings8,149 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews822 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative26.3%

Bugs and requests

Amerigo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

pCloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent file syncing across devices
  • Issues with downloading and sharing files
  • Missing metadata and HEIC file support

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved photo/video management and viewing
  • Background sync and auto-upload
  • Sorting and filtering options for files
  • Built-in text editor and note-taking
  • Gapless audio playback

In-app purchases

None

Amerigo

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

pCloud

Subscriptions9
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • pCloud Encryption$4.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
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  • Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$9.991 Month
  • Ultra 10TB Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Premium$49.991 Year
  • pCloud Encryption$49.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • pCloud Encryption$149.99
  • Premium$199.99
  • Add Extra 2TB Lifetime Storage$279.00
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  • Premium Plus$399.99

Questions

Is Amerigo free?
Amerigo costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is pCloud free?
pCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amerigo or pCloud?
pCloud is rated higher. Amerigo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 677 ratings, while pCloud averages 4.7 from 8.1K ratings.
Do Amerigo or pCloud have ads?
Neither Amerigo nor pCloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amerigo or pCloud?
Amerigo ships an update every 4 weeks, and pCloud every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amerigo was updated on September 24, 2026 and pCloud on September 24, 2026.

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