Comparison

pCloud vs hashcloud

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

Head to head
About

pCloud

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
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pCloud - Secure Cloud Storage for Your Files pCloud is the secure place for your photos, videos, and documents - all in one app. Access your files anytime, anywhere, and keep everything safely stored and organized across all your devices. Back up your memories automatically, free up space on your phone, and enjoy your content on the go. Preview and edit your photos, stream HD videos, and listen to your music without downloading. Easily share large files with anyone, even if they don’t use pCloud. Start with up to 10 GB of free storage. Optionally, you can expand up to 10 TB of storage with monthly, annual or lifetime plans. Features: • Up to 10 GB free storage upon registration • Store and access photos, videos, and files • Automatic photo and video backup • Access your files anytime, anywhere • Stream videos and music instantly • Share large files with a link • Sync across all your devices • Simple, intuitive and easy to use • Add zero-knowledge encryption Terms of service: https://www.pcloud.com/terms_and_conditions.html Privacy policy: https://www.pcloud.com/privacy_policy.html

About

hashcloud

This cloud storage app simplifies file sharing through unique hashtags. Create a hashtag for your group and share it, allowing anyone with the hashtag to upload and download files. It offers secure, GDPR-compliant storage hosted in Germany, with optional password protection for added security.

Highlights
  • File sharing via hashtags
  • GDPR compliant German servers
  • Password protection for hashtags
  • Upload up to 10 files simultaneously
  • Free access to files via web
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With hashcloud – your new cloud storage - you can easily share files using #hashtags. Simply come up with a new #hashtag and share it with friends or colleagues. Anyone who knows this #hashtag can then upload files to it and download files from other users. This makes hashcloud perfect for exchanging files at university, at work, among friends, or within the family. Hashcloud is a cloud storage service designed specifically for easy file sharing. You no longer need to ask for contact information from people you want to collaborate with. Nor do you need to create complicated and confusing links to send to these individuals. With hashcloud, you simply come up with a suitable #hashtag that best describes your group work or file directory. The involved parties can easily remember this #hashtag and enter it into their app. The cloud storage is completely hosted in Germany. All files are stored on German servers and are thus subject to GDPR. So, you don't have to worry about your files falling into the wrong hands. Also, a #hashtag acts like a password. The more difficult and unique your #hashtag is, the less likely someone will access your files. Conversely, you can also create open #hashtags, for example, if you want to share files with as many users as possible. However, if you want to be completely secure, simply add a password to your #hashtag. You must be an admin or the creator of the #hashtag to do this. Other users can only join the #hashtag if they also know your chosen password. So, your files are always protected in hashcloud storage. Here's a list of all features: + File sharing via #hashtags – Avoid cumbersome links and share your files using easy-to-remember #hashtags + Access to all files (free and without registration/login) at www.hash.cloud + All files and user data are stored on German servers and are subject to GDPR + Password protection for extremely sensitive files + Available as an iOS and web app (www.hash.cloud) + Upload up to 10 files simultaneously Accessing files is completely free. Only for uploading new files, you need to purchase a quota. You can test the platform with up to 1GB of storage for uploading files. If you need more storage, please consider upgrading to hashcloud+ with 1,000GB of storage. For more information, visit www.hash.cloud. For questions and suggestions, we are available at help@hash.cloud at any time. Terms of Use: https://www.miosga-software.com/Terms_of_Use_EN.pdf Privacy Policy: https://www.miosga-software.com/Privacy_Policy_EN.pdf

Screenshots

pCloud4 screens
hashcloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: pCloud at none against hashcloud's shown. pCloud also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 41%) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 185). hashcloud's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and hashcloud sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

pCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCloud has 8.1K ratings behind it against 185, 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 41% of hashcloud's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, hashcloud every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
pCloud versus hashcloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpCloudhashcloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better4.5 (185 ratings)
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews — better40.9% of reviews
Number of ratings8.1K — better185
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPCLOUD LTDMiosga Software UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

Customer experience

pCloud

All ratings8,149 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews822 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral11.3%
Negative26.3%

hashcloud

All ratings183 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative54.5%

Bugs and requests

pCloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent file syncing across devices
  • Issues with downloading and sharing files
  • Missing metadata and HEIC file support

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

hashcloud

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

pCloud

Subscriptions9
  • Premium$4.991 Month
  • pCloud Encryption$4.991 Month
  • Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$9.991 Month
  • Ultra 10TB Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Premium$49.991 Year
  • pCloud Encryption$49.991 Year
  • Premium Plus$99.991 Year
One-time4
  • pCloud Encryption$149.99
  • Premium$199.99
  • Add Extra 2TB Lifetime Storage$279.00
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  • Premium Plus$399.99
10 purchases

hashcloud

Subscriptions7
  • hashcloud+7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Standard$0.991 Month
  • hashcloud++7 Days trial$1.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Plus$1.991 Month
  • Standard$9.991 Year
  • Plus$19.991 Year
  • Ultra$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Standard$29.99
  • Plus$79.99
  • Ultra$149.99

Questions

Is pCloud free?
pCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is hashcloud free?
hashcloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, pCloud or hashcloud?
pCloud is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while hashcloud averages 4.5 from 185 ratings.
Do pCloud or hashcloud have ads?
hashcloud shows ads; pCloud does not.
Which is updated more often, pCloud or hashcloud?
pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and hashcloud every 8 days. Most recently, pCloud was updated on September 25, 2026 and hashcloud on August 21, 2026.

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