Comparison

pCloud vs Clouster

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

Clouster

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Tired of juggling multiple cloud apps? Clouster brings Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Google Drive — plus the files on your own device — together into one seamless experience. Access, manage, and sync all your files effortlessly across your devices. Why Clouster? * Multi-Cloud Management – Connect and control Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Google Drive in one app. * On-Device Files – Browse, preview, and move files stored on your device right alongside your cloud spaces. * Unified Storage Hub – Combine all your cloud spaces for easy access and organization. * Universal Previews – See thumbnail previews for photos and videos across your cloud spaces and on your device, including HEIC. * Grid or List Views – Switch any folder between a list and a grid of large thumbnails, and drag to select a run of files. * Batch File Operations – Move or copy files across clouds in just a few taps. * Automatic Photo Backup – Securely back up photos to multiple destinations in the background. * Ultra-Fast Transfers – Upload files at lightning speed with parallel processing. * Background Transfers – Transfers you start keep running to completion, even after you leave the app. * Automatic Recovery – Failed transfers retry themselves, and anything left over resumes with a single tap. * Seamless Syncing – Keep your files up to date across all your devices. * Anywhere Access – Reach your files anytime, from any device. * No more app-switching. No more scattered files. Clouster makes cloud management effortless. Maximize your cloud potential – download Clouster today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

pCloud4 screens
Clouster4 screens

Verdict

The call

pCloud and Clouster are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 Clouster sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, Clouster every 11 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
pCloud versus Clouster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpCloudClouster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPCLOUD LTDPIN CHU WEN

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

Clouster

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
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  • 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
2 purchases

Clouster

Subscriptions2
  • Clouster Pro 1 Month$14.991 Month
  • Clouster Pro 1 Year$89.991 Year

Questions

Is pCloud free?
pCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Clouster free?
Clouster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pCloud or Clouster have ads?
Neither pCloud nor Clouster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, pCloud or Clouster?
pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Clouster every 11 days. Most recently, pCloud was updated on September 25, 2026 and Clouster on September 25, 2026.

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