Google Drive (Google One) vs iCloud+ comparison
By starting price alone, iCloud+ is ₩1,300 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.
Google Drive (Google One) and iCloud+ compared side by side in Cloud storage.
Google Drive (Google One)
Google's cloud storage, sharing its space with Gmail and Google Photos. The AI plans also include Gemini
What is good
- Generous free 15GB
- Family sharing for up to 6 people
- Plans that bundle AI features such as Gemini
What could be better
- Space fills up fast because Gmail and Photos share it
- No end-to-end encryption and no official Linux app
iCloud+
Apple's cloud storage that connects seamlessly with iPhone, iPad and Mac. Handles photos, backups and device sync in one go
What is good
- Most seamless integration with Apple devices
- Advanced Data Protection can end-to-end encrypt even photos
- Lowest starting price at 50GB for ₩1,100/mo
What could be better
- Small free 5GB
- No Android app, web only
At a glance
Highlighted rows are where they differ.
| Item | Google Drive (Google One)Visit site | iCloud+Visit site |
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| Starting price | $1.99+External source | $0.99+Official KRW price |
| Free tier | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Free storage | 15GB | 5GB |
| Largest personal plan | 20TB | 12TB |
| Family sharing | Supported | Supported |
| How family sharing works | Up to 6 people including the manager (5 family members added) share the storage. Must live in the same country, manager must be 18 or older. AI Plus and AI Pro can also be shared with family (some benefits excluded) | All iCloud+ plans can be shared through Family Sharing with up to 6 people including yourself |
| Photo backup | Automatic backup | Automatic backup |
| End-to-end encryption | Not supported | Optional |
| Supported devices | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Web | Windows, macOS, iOS, Web |
| Korean support | Good | Good |
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| Type | Cloud storage | Cloud storage |
| Company | Google, United States | Apple, United States |
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Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.
Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,327.84 (2026-10-20). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.