# pCloud vs hashcloud

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.

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.

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.

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, hashcloud every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCloud | hashcloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098/reviews)** | [4.5 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashcloud-cloud-storage/id1619279459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PCLOUD LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/692002101) | [Miosga Software UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/399679441) |

## 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


### hashcloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hashcloud-cloud-storage/id1619279459)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| hashcloud+ | $0.99 | per month |
| Standard | $0.99 | per month |
| hashcloud++ | $1.99 | per month |
| Plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Standard | $9.99 | per year |
| Plus | $19.99 | per year |
| Ultra | $39.99 | per year |
| Standard | $29.99 | one-time |
| Plus | $79.99 | one-time |
| Ultra | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and hashcloud on August 21, 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.*