# Cloud storage vs Cloud Drive

The clearest difference is ads: Cloud storage at none against Cloud Drive's shown. Cloud Drive's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cloud storage sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Cloud Drive sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cloud storage ships an update every 3 weeks, Cloud Drive weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cloud storage | Cloud Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Size | 84 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Syed Kamran Haider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653346318) | [MS AppBotics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852726483) |

## What reviewers say

### Cloud storage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-storage-cloud-backup/id6467875743)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $4.99 | per month |
| Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| Standard | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| No Ads | $47.99 | per year |
| Basic yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Standard yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Storage subscription yearly | $149.99 | per year |


### Cloud Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-drive-secure-storage/id6755717521)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Bundle | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly Classic | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Montly Premium Plus 50% Off | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Classic | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Plus | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cloud storage free?

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

### Is Cloud Drive free?

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

### Do Cloud storage or Cloud Drive have ads?

Cloud Drive shows ads; Cloud storage does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cloud storage or Cloud Drive?

Cloud storage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cloud Drive weekly. Most recently, Cloud storage was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cloud Drive on November 5, 2026.

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