iCloud+ vs pCloud comparison

iCloud+ and pCloud compared side by side in Cloud storage.

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

iCloud+ official site

pCloud

A Swiss cloud storage with a pay-once lifetime plan. Lets you secure large storage without a subscription fee

What is good

Pay once and use for life with no subscription
Choose your data location, EU or US
Official Linux app and built-in music and video players

What could be better

End-to-end encryption is paid and applies to only one folder
High upfront cost for lifetime plans, and relies on the company staying in business

pCloud official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

Item	iCloud+Visit site	pCloudVisit site
Starting price	≈€0.88+ ($0.99)Official KRW price	≈€4.44+ ($4.99)External source
Free tier	Free plan available	Free plan available
Free storage	5GB	10GB
Largest personal plan	12TB	10TB
Family sharing	Supported	Some plans
How family sharing works	All iCloud+ plans can be shared through Family Sharing with up to 6 people including yourself	Up to 5 people on Family lifetime plans 2TB 10TB Each gets personal space No monthly or yearly family plan
Photo backup	Automatic backup	Automatic backup
End-to-end encryption	Optional	Paid add-on
Supported devices	Windows, macOS, iOS, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Web
Korean support	Good	Limited
Good for	iPhone, iPad and Mac users and families using Apple devices People who want strong protection even for photos	People who do not want to keep paying subscription fees and want to keep photo and video archives long term Linux users
Type	Cloud storage	Cloud storage
Company	Apple, United States	pCloud AG, Switzerland
Plans	Free 5GB 50GB ₩1,100/mo 200GB ₩4,400/mo 2TB ₩14,000/mo 6TB ₩44,000/mo 12TB ₩88,000/mo (monthly billing only)	Free up to 10GB (2GB on sign-up, expandable through tasks and referrals) Premium 500GB USD 4.99/mo, lifetime USD 219 Premium Plus 2TB USD 9.99/mo, lifetime USD 499 Ultra 10TB about EUR 29.99/mo, lifetime USD 1,499 Family 2TB lifetime USD 749, Family 10TB lifetime USD 1,849 Encryption add-on lifetime USD 150 (monthly and yearly prices are from outside sources)
Pros	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	Pay once and use for life with no subscription Choose your data location, EU or US Official Linux app and built-in music and video players
Cons	Small free 5GB No Android app, web only No yearly billing discount, and 2TB costs more than Google	End-to-end encryption is paid and applies to only one folder High upfront cost for lifetime plans, and relies on the company staying in business No Korean-language interface

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Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,325.57 (2026-10-21). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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