# pCloud vs Hivenet

The clearest difference is ratings volume: pCloud at 8.1K against Hivenet's 9. pCloud also leads on chart position (#188 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Hivenet's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 62%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hivenet sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. 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 4.6 for Hivenet. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCloud has 8.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of pCloud's written reviews are positive against 78% of Hivenet's.

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, Hivenet every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCloud | Hivenet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098/reviews)** | [4.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivenet-secure-cloud-storage/id6448950930/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 1001 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PCLOUD LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/692002101) | [Hive Computing Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679289170) |

## What reviewers say

### pCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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


### Hivenet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hivenet-secure-cloud-storage/id6448950930)

This app offers secure, eco-friendly cloud storage for your files, photos, and videos. Contribute your unused device space to reduce costs and carbon emissions, while accessing your data seamlessly across all your devices.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud storage and backup, File and photo transfer, Share and send files, Offline file access, Sync across PC, Mac, and mobile, Eco-friendly and energy-efficient storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hivenet 50GB – Monthly Plan | $0.49 | per month |
| Hivenet 100GB – Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Hivenet 200GB – Monthly Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Hivenet 50GB – Yearly Plan | $3.99 | per year |
| Hivenet 500GB – Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Hivenet 1TB – Monthly Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Hivenet 2TB – Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Hivenet 100GB – Yearly Plan | $8.99 | per year |
| Hivenet 5TB – Monthly Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Hivenet 200GB – Yearly Plan | $17.99 | per year |
| Hivenet 500GB – Yearly Plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Hivenet 1TB – Yearly Plan | $49.99 | per year |
| Hivenet 2TB – Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Hivenet 5TB – Yearly Plan | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pCloud free?

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

### Is Hivenet free?

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

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

pCloud is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Hivenet averages 4.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do pCloud or Hivenet have ads?

Neither pCloud nor Hivenet shows ads.

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

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hivenet every 4 weeks. Most recently, pCloud was updated on September 28, 2026 and Hivenet on September 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.*