# pCloud vs Degoo

The clearest difference is ads: pCloud at none against Degoo's shown. pCloud also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 40%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Degoo's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Degoo sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $86.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.1K and 9.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of pCloud's written reviews are positive against 40% of Degoo's.

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, Degoo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCloud | Degoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098/reviews)** | [4.5 (9.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/degoo-online-cloud-storage/id1154082727/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.1K | **9.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 39.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PCLOUD LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/692002101) | [Degoo Backup AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1154082726) |

## What reviewers say

### pCloud

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

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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 | $219.00 | one-time |
| Add Extra 2TB Lifetime Storage | $279.00 | one-time |
| Premium Plus | $499.00 | 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


### Degoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/degoo-online-cloud-storage/id1154082727)

Securely store and back up your photos, videos, and documents in the cloud. Access your files from any device, anywhere, with automatic backups ensuring your data is always up-to-date. Offers a generous free tier with options to upgrade for more storage.

**Highlights:** 20 GB free cloud storage, Secure military-grade encryption, Triple copy file redundancy, Automatic backup detection, Access files from any computer, Affordable premium upgrades

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Degoo Ultimate Account | $86.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good storage for cost
- 👍 Lots of free storage
- 💡 Rewarding for referrals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and unstable
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy and security
- 🔋 Slow upload speeds
- 🚫 Accounts terminated without warning
- 🚫 Difficult to retrieve data

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Uploads get stuck or reset
- Inability to access/download files

**Requested features**

- Add delete/organization options for files
- Improve upload/download speeds
- Provide better customer support
- Ensure data privacy and security


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pCloud free?

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

### Is Degoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pCloud or Degoo?

pCloud is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Degoo averages 4.5 from 9.3K ratings.

### Do pCloud or Degoo have ads?

Degoo shows ads; pCloud does not.

### Which is updated more often, pCloud or Degoo?

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Degoo fortnightly. Most recently, pCloud was updated on September 28, 2026 and Degoo on September 26, 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.*