Comparison

Verizon Cloud vs Link to Windows

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

Head to head
About

Verizon Cloud

Securely back up and access your photos, videos, and documents across all your devices. Organize, share, and even create fun memories with this cloud storage solution. Safeguard sensitive files and enjoy peace of mind knowing your digital world is protected.

Highlights
  • Unlimited storage on compatible devices
  • Easy content sharing
  • Photo organization with tagging
  • PIN-protected private folder
  • Create movies and customize photos
  • Weekly photo and video flashbacks
Features
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Verizon Cloud gives you space for your digital world, so you can easily backup and access your photos, videos and documents securely and privately. Keep your content handy on your mobile devices, access it when you need it from your smartphone/tablet and computer and easily transfer content when changing devices.* The Verizon Cloud app lets you: - Enjoy unlimited storage across unlimited compatible devices (with our Unlimited Individual or Unlimited Group plan, shareable by up to 5 users).* - Share your content easily with family and friends using your favorite apps. - Share storage with up to 5 users on compatible devices with our Unlimited Group plan. Each user that becomes a member of an Unlimited Group plan gets their own Unlimited Cloud storage; at no extra charge. - Organize and find your photos by labeling friends and family using Tag and Search. - View and interact with photos/videos on a geographical map with Locations. - Order prints and gifts displaying your favorite photos. - Share your content freely across compatible devices, regardless of which operating system they use. - Safeguard sensitive content with a PIN-protected private folder. - Create movies and customize photos with filters and fun stickers to share. - Relive your memories with weekly photo and video Flashbacks and Stories. - Back up the original sizes of your photos, videos (with no degradation in quality), and sync your contacts Download Verizon Cloud today and make the most of your digital memories. Available Plan options: 600GB (single user), Unlimited Individual (single user) and Unlimited Group (up to 5 users). Sign up today and your first 30 days are on us.** *Verizon's Cloud App requires a Verizon standard monthly account on an eligible device. Verizon Cloud does not back up operating systems, settings, apps, emails, external drives and uncommon file types. Backup varies by operating platform. See www.verizon.com/support/verizon-cloud-faqs for service limitations. To view complete Terms and Conditions go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/cloud-legal/ ** First 30 days free for new Cloud customers. Thereafter, you will be charged $13.99/mo. for Unlimited Individual, $19.99/mo. for Verizon Cloud Unlimited Group, or $5.99/mo. for 600 GB, respectively, unless you cancel before the promo period ends. Cancel anytime through the Verizon Cloud app or My Verizon

About

Link to Windows

Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Make and receive calls
  • Manage phone notifications
  • Read and reply to text messages
  • View phone contacts
  • Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686

Screenshots

Verizon Cloud4 screens
Link to Windows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Verizon Cloud at 4.6 against Link to Windows's 4.0. Verizon Cloud also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 56%) and ratings volume (143K vs 16K). Link to Windows's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Verizon Cloud holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Verizon Cloud has 143K ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Verizon Cloud's written reviews are positive against 56% of Link to Windows's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verizon Cloud ships an update monthly, Link to Windows fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Verizon Cloud versus Link to Windows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerizon CloudLink to Windows
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (143K ratings) — better4.0 (16K ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better56.0% of reviews
Number of ratings143K — better16K
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.416.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size158 MB103 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVerizon WirelessMicrosoft Corporation

Customer experience

Verizon Cloud

All ratings142,771 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral1.4%
Negative30.2%

Link to Windows

All ratings15,951 ratings
Positive72.5%
Neutral9.5%
Negative18.0%
Written reviews4,364 reviews
Positive56.0%
Neutral14.2%
Negative29.8%

User reviews

Verizon Cloud

From 143K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliable cloud storage
  • 💡 Convenient photo/video backup
  • 🚀 Fast uploads (for some users)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable backups, data loss
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow uploads
  • 🔒 Lack of security/privacy controls
  • 🤯 Confusing, user-unfriendly interface
  • 🔋 Drains device battery

Link to Windows

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient text messaging from PC
  • 📱 Ability to see phone notifications on PC
  • 🔋 Battery level display on PC
  • 👍 Helpful for productivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
  • 🔀 Unreliable message syncing between devices
  • 🚫 Lack of group messaging support
  • 📷 Inability to send/receive media
  • 🔇 Poor call quality

Bugs and requests

Verizon Cloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inconsistent backup behavior
  • Login/sign-in issues
  • Incorrect/missing backup data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to selectively backup files/folders
  • Web-based access to cloud storage
  • Improved upload/download speed controls
  • Better organization and search for backed up content

Link to Windows

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Bluetooth interference with other devices
  • Inability to reconnect after device is out of range

Requested features

4 requests
  • Seamless call handling between phone and PC
  • Full message history sync
  • Support for media sharing
  • Group messaging functionality

In-app purchases

None

Verizon Cloud

No in-app purchases

None

Link to Windows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Verizon Cloud free?
Verizon Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link to Windows free?
Link to Windows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Verizon Cloud or Link to Windows?
Verizon Cloud is rated higher. Verizon Cloud averages 4.6 out of 5 from 143K ratings, while Link to Windows averages 4.0 from 16K ratings.
Do Verizon Cloud or Link to Windows have ads?
Neither Verizon Cloud nor Link to Windows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Verizon Cloud or Link to Windows?
Verizon Cloud ships an update monthly, and Link to Windows fortnightly. Most recently, Verizon Cloud was updated on September 24, 2026 and Link to Windows on September 24, 2026.

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