# pCloud vs Play Privacy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play Privacy at 94% against pCloud's 63%. Play Privacy also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). pCloud's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (8.2K vs 35). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Play Privacy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCloud has 8.2K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of pCloud's written reviews are positive against 94% of Play Privacy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

pCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, Play Privacy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCloud | Play Privacy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098/reviews)** | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-privacy-video-storage/id1585821386/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PCLOUD LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/692002101) | [DISOFT CORP LP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569895742) |

## 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 | $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


### Play Privacy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-privacy-video-storage/id1585821386)

Securely store and manage your private videos with passcode protection. Upload and keep your content confidential, ensuring only you have access. This app offers a dedicated space for your personal video library.

**Highlights:** Video storage, Passcode protection, Secure access, Private content management, Video uploading

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Week Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| One Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pCloud free?

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

### Is Play Privacy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pCloud or Play Privacy?

pCloud is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Play Privacy averages 4.3 from 35 ratings.

### Do pCloud or Play Privacy have ads?

Neither pCloud nor Play Privacy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pCloud or Play Privacy?

pCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, and Play Privacy every 5 days. Most recently, pCloud was updated on October 20, 2026 and Play Privacy on October 5, 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.*