Apple iCloud vs PDFfiller

Apple iCloud

If you own devices on a multi-platform of Windows and Mac, iCloud is a great storage option. First, you do get some free storage when you own an Apple device. Second, if you own an Apple mobile device, you can place whatever file folders you desire under the iCloud folder and have mobile access. I have never owned anything but an Apple iPhone so I wouldn't know about access for Android.

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Jeff Henkel

Owner

HighRoad AccountingAccounting, 1-10 employees

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PDFfiller

It is very well suited in my work where I need approvals of my clients with their signatures on it and I don't want to print my documents. With the help of this software, I create those fillable documents on my computer itself and I send them to my clients via email and get their signatures on them digitally.

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Verified User

Analyst in Corporate

Banking Company, 1001-5000 employees

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Feature Rating Comparison

Apple iCloud

8.1

PDFfiller

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Versioning

7.9

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Video files

8.4

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Audio files

8.5

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Document collaboration

7.2

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Access control

7.6

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File search

8.2

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Device sync

9.3

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Apple iCloud

8.0

PDFfiller

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User and role management

7.8

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File organization

7.9

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Device management

8.1

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Apple iCloud

8.4

PDFfiller

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Performance

8.5

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Reliability

9.1

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Storage Reports

7.7

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Pros

Store documents and photos- I think this is pretty self-explanatory.
Allow for simpler collaboration- a few of us have started using Pages and Notes on iCloud.com to work on a few projects together. This isn't always as simple in Microsoft Office, I've found.
Set reminders- iCloud.com has the Reminders app that we've used as a quick, dirty system to remember to make calls or follow up with one another. It's cut down on the number of sticky notes on my desk and in my notebook.

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Verified User

Project Manager in Other

Education Management Company, 201-500 employees

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Uploading documents is super easy. Just like in GMail, just select upload and it goes into the folder and you can choose the document you wish to upload. Very, very easy.
The Dashboard - this allows you to see the life of your document - it allows me the opportunity to follow up if there is a delay in signature.
Trash Bin - recently they added a trash bin for deleted document - this is helpful so if there is a document that has been accidentally deleted, it can be recovered.
Combining documents in the "Send to Sign" feature - Sometimes I have 2 documents for the same client - this saves me the entire procedure for a second document to send.
The reminder emails in the "Send to Sign" feature

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Joanne Grams

Client Relations Manager

Inspiring EducatorsEducation Management, 1-10 employees

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Cons

One of the functionalities that I criticize are "bugs". These "bugs" make some features unusable under earlier versions of iOS and Mac OS X.
Privacy is always a rising issue and something that one would always need to keep up with.
Moving a set of files from an iCloud Drive if they have not been synchronized yet will result in them being lost.

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Marcos Sola

Multimedia Design Specialist

SonocoPackaging and Containers, 10,001+ employees

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It's a bit slow and too many requirements to return to the dashboard in order to start over

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Manuel Aguilar

Geophysical Analyst

GMA Proyectos Siglo XXI C.AOil & Energy, 51-200 employees

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Likelihood to Renew

Apple iCloud9.4

Based on 3 answers

It's so seamless that I can't imagine another product doing a better job synchronizing all of my devices. I simply do not think about it at all. Everything happens behind the scenes and I'm confident that Apple keeps my data safe and secure. I'm a happy customer as far as this is concerned. I have not had a bad experience with this service.

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Verified User

Director in Information Technology

Computer Software Company, 11-50 employees

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Usability

Apple iCloud8.7

Based on 12 answers

I gave iCloud a very good rating because even though it has flaws that I do not like, it is very usable and very handy. It is easy to access what you need anywhere you are as long as you have an internet connection. It is fairly fast, and it looks good.

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Michael Timms

Network Administrator II

iQorTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees

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PDFfiller8.2

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I found all the relevant features for managing my documents.

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Verified User

Employee in Marketing

Internet Company, 51-200 employees

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Performance

Apple iCloud8.5

Based on 6 answers

We are very pleased with the iCloud performance within our Apple ecosystem. It is sometimes a little slow depending on your internet bandwidth but, overall, it has been doing a great job.

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Ravinder Gupta

Technology Architect and Team Lead

CGIInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees

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Support

Apple iCloud9.0

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Apple support is quick to respond and know their product well. They will follow up with you to make sure your issue has been resolved and case can be closed.

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Ravinder Gupta

Technology Architect and Team Lead

CGIInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees

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Alternatives Considered

For a Mac user in a Mac-only shop, iCloud is by far the best of breed. If your company has a mix of Mac and Windows users, it will not be the right primary tool (go to Google Drive for that). iCloud is a necessary and built-in part of a Mac user's experience and so will function well for an individual to keep their devices synchronized, but when interacting with non-Mac users, will not be the primary team tool for collaboration.

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Matt Heerema

Director

Mere AgencyInternet, 1-10 employees

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It's comparatively cheap and has more features than DocuSign.

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Verified User

Employee in Marketing

Internet Company, 51-200 employees

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Return on Investment

User experience is excellent and leads to low friction for file storage, sharing, retrieval and collaboration. It is a joy to work with.
Pricing is competitive with other platforms.
Integration with Mac software and third-party apps is seamless.

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Matt Heerema

Director

Mere AgencyInternet, 1-10 employees

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