# pCloud vs Proton Pass

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: pCloud at 15.0 against Proton Pass's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Proton Pass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $35.90 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for pCloud against 4.8 for Proton Pass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.2K and 8.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of pCloud's written reviews are positive against 67% of Proton Pass's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCloud | Proton Pass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098/reviews) | **[4.8 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-pass-password-manager/id6443490629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K | **8.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | **67.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 260 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) | [Proton AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/979659484) |

## 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


### Proton Pass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proton-pass-password-manager/id6443490629)

Securely manage your online credentials with end-to-end encryption. This free password manager offers autofill, 2FA code generation, email alias creation, and data breach monitoring across all your devices. Protect your digital identity with robust Swiss privacy laws.

**Highlights:** Autofill logins, Store unlimited passwords, Generate 2FA codes, Create email aliases, Data Breach Monitoring, Secure sharing, End-to-end encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pass Plus (12 months) | $35.90 | per year |
| Proton Unlimited 12 months | $119.99 | per year |
| Pass Plus (1 year) (Promo) | $15.49 | one-time |
| Pass Plus (1 year) | $59.99 | one-time |
| Proton Unlimited | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent password manager
- 🔒 Secure and encrypted
- 👍 Integrated email alias feature
- 👍 Competitive pricing
- 👍 Attractive and intuitive apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Autofill issues
- 🐛 Logging out issues
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable
- 🐛 Missing core features
- 🐛 Compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Access token issues
- Freezing and crashing
- Compatibility problems with certain apps and websites
- Randomly logging out users

**Requested features**

- Ability to share passwords with non-Pass users
- Password strength indicator
- Passkey login support
- Easier password generator access
- More formatting options for notes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pCloud free?

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

### Is Proton Pass free?

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

### Which has better reviews, pCloud or Proton Pass?

Proton Pass is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Proton Pass averages 4.8 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do pCloud or Proton Pass have ads?

Neither pCloud nor Proton Pass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pCloud or Proton Pass?

pCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, and Proton Pass every 2 weeks. Most recently, pCloud was updated on October 16, 2026 and Proton Pass on October 15, 2026.

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