# pCloud vs NordLocker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: pCloud at 62% against NordLocker's 10%. pCloud also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 8). NordLocker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. NordLocker asks for nothing beyond the download.

pCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCloud has 8.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of pCloud's written reviews are positive against 10% of NordLocker's.

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, NordLocker every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCloud | NordLocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098/reviews)** | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nordlocker-private-cloud/id1582765682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 9.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PCLOUD LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/692002101) | [Nordvpn S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1548694093) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### NordLocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nordlocker-private-cloud/id1582765682)

Securely store and encrypt your photos, videos, and files in the cloud or locally. This app offers end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge architecture, ensuring only you have access to your data. Share files securely with others while maintaining complete control.

**Highlights:** End-to-end file encryption, Zero-knowledge cloud storage, Local encryption tool, Secure file sharing, Cross-device syncing, Access control

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure encryption
- 👍 Decent free storage plan
- 🚀 Improving with updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 👎 Clunky and unintuitive UI
- 🕰️ Slow file uploads/downloads
- 🔒 Excessive password requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and recovery key problems
- Compatibility problems on newer devices
- Inconsistent file sync and upload failures

**Requested features**

- Add thumbnail previews for files
- Allow batch/folder uploads
- Implement biometric login
- Integrate with native Files app
- Add dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pCloud free?

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

### Is NordLocker free?

NordLocker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

pCloud is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while NordLocker averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do pCloud or NordLocker have ads?

Neither pCloud nor NordLocker shows ads.

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

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and NordLocker every 4 weeks. Most recently, pCloud was updated on September 24, 2026 and NordLocker on September 19, 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.*