# pCloud vs Clouster

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | pCloud | Clouster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PCLOUD LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/692002101) | [PIN CHU WEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737767000) |

## 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 | $199.99 | one-time |
| Add Extra 2TB Lifetime Storage | $279.00 | one-time |
| Premium Plus | $399.99 | 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


### Clouster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clouster-cloud-space-manager/id6479986599)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clouster Pro 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Clouster Pro 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*