Comparison

ARD vs 1&1 Cloud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ARD

This platform allows public broadcasters in Germany to securely sync and share files. Users with a valid account can upload data to encrypted servers and access it from anywhere. It facilitates collaboration and data sharing among authorized personnel.

Highlights
  • File synchronization
  • Secure data sharing
  • Encrypted connections
  • Server-hosted storage
  • Internet access to data
Features
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ARD-ZDF-Box is a file sync and share platform for public broadcasters in Germany. A valid user account is required to access the service, please contact your broadcaster if you’d like to sign up. Your uploaded data will be saved on servers hosted by the IVZ. Afterwards you can share the data with other users or access it through the internet. All connections with the ARD-ZDF-Box are encrypted.

About

1&1 Cloud

Securely store and access your photos, videos, music, and documents from any device. Upload files automatically and share them easily with friends and family. Enjoy peace of mind with data stored in German data centers.

Highlights
  • Secure cloud storage
  • Access files on any device
  • Automatic photo/video upload
  • Slideshow/gallery view
  • Easy file sharing
  • German data centers
Features
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Die 1&1 Cloud ist der sichere Aufbewahrungsort für Ihre Fotos, Videos, Musik und Dokumente. Ob mit Smartphone, Tablet oder PC, Sie können jederzeit unterwegs auf Ihre Cloud online zugreifen und haben so alle wichtigen Dateien immer griffbereit. Vorteile der 1&1 Cloud im Überblick: - Fotos, Videos, Musik, Dokumente unterwegs in Ihre Cloud hochladen - Automatischer Upload für Fotos & Videos - Slideshow/Galerie Ansicht für Bilder - Dateien und Ordner schnell und einfach mit Freuden teilen - Speicherung in deutschen Rechenzentren Die sichere Cloud für 1&1 Kunden mit einem mobilen oder DSL Vertrag. Geben Sie einfach Ihre Benutzerdaten* (E-Mail Adresse und Passwort) ein und schon haben Sie mit der 1&1 Cloud-App vollen Zugriff auf Ihren 1&1 Cloud-Speicher. Bei 1&1 DSL- und Mobilfunk-Verträgen stehen bis zu 1 TB Speicherkapazität zur Verfügung. *Haben Sie keinen 1&1 Nutzernamen angelegt, ist bei 1&1 DSL- und Mobilfunk-Verträgen zuvor eine Aktivierung des 1&1 Cloud-Speichers im 1&1 Control-Center (http://login.1und1.de) unter " 1&1 Cloud-Speicher“ erforderlich. Dort erhalten Sie dann Ihre Benutzerdaten.

Screenshots

ARD3 screens
1&1 Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 1&1 Cloud at 96% against ARD's 10%. 1&1 Cloud also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ARD ships an update every 8 months, 1&1 Cloud fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ARD versus 1&1 Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterARD1&1 Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.0% of reviews96.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size246 MB337 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperInformations-Verarbeitungs-Zentrum1&1 Telecom GmbH

Customer experience

ARD

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative70.0%

1&1 Cloud

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ARD

No in-app purchases

None

1&1 Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ARD free?
ARD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 1&1 Cloud free?
1&1 Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ARD or 1&1 Cloud have ads?
Neither ARD nor 1&1 Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ARD or 1&1 Cloud?
ARD ships an update every 8 months, and 1&1 Cloud fortnightly. Most recently, ARD was updated on November 1, 2026 and 1&1 Cloud on November 11, 2026.

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