# Save to Cloud vs Sync with iCloud Drive

The clearest difference is rating: Sync with iCloud Drive at 4.9 against Save to Cloud's 3.8. Save to Cloud's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Save to Cloud sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sync with iCloud Drive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sync with iCloud Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 7 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save to Cloud | Sync with iCloud Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-to-cloud-zip-and-save/id946012471/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bogdan Farca](https://appshunter.io/developer/511648943) | [Pixegram, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157672404) |

## What reviewers say

### Save to Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-to-cloud-zip-and-save/id946012471)

Compress and save files from various apps to your cloud storage. This extension allows you to zip multiple files, photos, or voice memos and send them directly to services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive.

**Highlights:** Compress files into zip archives, Save to any installed file provider, Integrates with cloud storage services, Share from multiple apps, Group multiple photos for saving, Preserves mobile data quota

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Allow more than 5 files in one archive | $2.99 | one-time |


### Sync with iCloud Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072)

This app synchronizes your phone's photo library to iCloud Drive, preserving album and folder structures. It automatically updates changes, backs up edited photos and videos, and offers a free tier with limitations and a premium subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Syncs photo library to iCloud Drive, Preserves album and folder hierarchy, Saves edited photos and videos, Supports Live Photos video component, One-way sync to match phone library, Mirror or backup entire library

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save to Cloud free?

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

### Is Sync with iCloud Drive free?

Sync with iCloud Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Save to Cloud or Sync with iCloud Drive?

Sync with iCloud Drive is rated higher. Save to Cloud averages 3.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Sync with iCloud Drive averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Save to Cloud or Sync with iCloud Drive have ads?

Neither Save to Cloud nor Sync with iCloud Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Save to Cloud or Sync with iCloud Drive?

Save to Cloud ships an update every 2 months, and Sync with iCloud Drive every 2 months. Most recently, Save to Cloud was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sync with iCloud Drive on October 24, 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.*