# Amerigo vs pCloud

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Amerigo | pCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $17.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (677 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amerigo-file-manager/id531198828/reviews) | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 677 | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | **62.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IdeaSolutions S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/412793024) | [PCLOUD LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/692002101) |

## What reviewers say

### Amerigo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amerigo-file-manager/id531198828)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### pCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| pCloud Encryption | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Ultra 10TB Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| pCloud Encryption | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $99.99 | per year |
| pCloud Encryption | $149.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $199.99 | one-time |
| Add Extra 2TB Lifetime Storage | $279.00 | one-time |
| Premium Plus | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads
- 🔒 Secure and encrypted storage
- 👍 Convenient app integration across devices
- 💰 Affordable lifetime plans
- 📂 Flexible file organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable auto-upload feature
- 🔍 Lacking advanced search and organization tools
- 🔇 Subpar media player functionality
- 🔒 Encryption features behind paywall
- 🤔 Confusing free storage limits

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*