iCloud+

At a glance

iCloud+ is cloud storage for Apple device users. iPhone photos, device backups, notes and files sync automatically, and paid plans also include privacy features such as Hide My Email and a custom email domain. With Advanced Data Protection turned on, even photos and backups can be end-to-end encrypted.

Plans

• KRW prices apply to new subscriptions from August 21, 2024. Plans subscribed before that keep the old price unless changed.
• All iCloud+ plans include iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email, a custom email domain and Apple Invites. (Whether Private Relay is available in Korea needs verification)
• Yearly plans are said not to exist. (Needs verification)

Family sharing

• All iCloud+ plans can be shared through Family Sharing with up to 6 people including yourself.

Photo backup

• iCloud Photos automatically syncs iPhone, iPad and Mac photos, and you can also view them at icloud.com.
• On Windows, sync with the iCloud for Windows app. (Needs verification)
• With Advanced Data Protection on, photos are also end-to-end encrypted.

Platform support

• Built into iOS, iPadOS and macOS, Windows (iCloud for Windows app), web (icloud.com)
• There is no Android app or Linux app. On Android you can only access it through the web. (Needs verification)

Security

• Standard protection: Encrypted in transit and at rest. 15 categories such as Keychain and Health are end-to-end encrypted.
• Advanced Data Protection (optional): End-to-end encrypts 25 categories such as iCloud Backup, Photos and Notes. Requires iOS 16.2 or macOS 13.1 or later.
• Two-factor authentication is required for newly created Apple accounts.

Pros

• It integrates most naturally with iPhone and Mac.
• Even photos and backups can be end-to-end encrypted, so privacy protection is strong.
• You can start cheapest with 50GB for ₩1,100 per month.

Cons

• The free capacity is 5GB, so an iPhone backup alone fills it quickly.
• It is inconvenient to use on Android.
• There is no yearly discount, and 2TB (₩14,000) costs more than Google (₩11,900, outside source).

Who each plan suits

• Free: People who sync only contacts and notes
• 50GB: People with one iPhone backup and not many photos
• 200GB: Individuals who have collected years of iPhone photos, or a family of about 2
• 2TB: Households where everyone uses Apple devices and backs up photos and videos together
• 6TB, 12TB: People who shoot a lot of 4K video, or large families who all back up

Notes

• Information checked on: 2026-10-16
• KRW prices were confirmed on Apple's official country pricing page. The 200GB at ₩3,300 and 2TB at ₩11,000 that remain on Korean blogs are old prices.
• Sources: iCloud+ prices by country / iCloud data security overview