Apple iCloud vs Workrooms

Apple iCloud

Best for Apple devices in backing up and syncing data across multiple devices. Absolutely excels at restoring devices or setting up new devices to be exactly how your old device was. Not as great if you want to use Google or Microsoft products or services. In these cases iCloud will do nothing other than a primitive document and photo storage solution if you are willing to manually use it.

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Adam Lauer

Software Engineer

Earth NetworksComputer Software, 1-10 employees

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Workrooms

It's good for small, agile projects.

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Claudia Leeb

Web Developer

celum GmbHTelecommunications, 51-200 employees

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Feature Rating Comparison

Apple iCloud

8.1

Workrooms

5.8

Versioning

7.9

3.6

Video files

8.4

5.5

Audio files

8.5

5.5

Document collaboration

7.2

6.4

Access control

7.6

8.2

File search

8.2

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Device sync

9.3

7.3

Advanced security features

—

4.5

Apple iCloud

8.0

Workrooms

—

User and role management

7.8

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File organization

7.9

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Device management

8.1

—

Apple iCloud

8.4

Workrooms

—

Performance

8.5

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Reliability

9.1

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Storage Reports

7.7

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Apple iCloud

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Workrooms

6.4

Task Management

—

9.1

Scheduling

—

5.5

Mobile Access

—

3.6

Search

—

5.5

Visual planning tools

—

8.2

Apple iCloud

—

Workrooms

4.8

Notifications

—

3.6

Discussions

—

4.5

Internal knowledgebase

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6.4

Pros

One of the best examples is that it provides its users with means to store data such as documents, photos, and music on remote servers for download to iOS, Macintosh or Windows devices, to share and send data to other users.
It acts as a data syncing center for email, contacts, calendars, bookmarks, notes, reminders (to-do lists), iWork documents, photos and other data.
Instead of being reliant on manual backups to a computer, iCloud provides the means to wirelessly back up iOS devices directly to iCloud.
A plus is that one can manage their Apple devices if lost or stolen.

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Marcos Sola

Multimedia Design Specialist

SonocoPackaging and Containers, 10,001+ employees

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Task management
File management using tags and simple search
Adding external users for a restricted set of information

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Claudia Leeb

Web Developer

celum GmbHTelecommunications, 51-200 employees

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Cons

My biggest gripe is the difficulty of resetting your password. More on this later in the review.
More data could be provided for free (Apple gives you 5G, Google gives you 15G)
Customer support is basically non-existent.

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Michael Timms

Network Administrator II

iQorTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees

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The notification system needs to be improved

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Claudia Leeb

Web Developer

celum GmbHTelecommunications, 51-200 employees

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Likelihood to Renew

Apple iCloud9.4

Based on 3 answers

It is a very necessary product if you are using Apple devices. If you are then you should utilize it.

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Verified User

Project Manager in Information Technology

Higher Education Company, 201-500 employees

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Usability

Apple iCloud8.7

Based on 12 answers

I gave Apple iCloud an 8 because even when I can't quite figure something out, there is almost always a forum that I can use Google to find where they have unpacked every aspect of the issue that I'm running into. Apple iCloud has so many users that there are tons of people that are willing to walk you through any issues.

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Sarah Bandy

Executive Director

Youth Empowerment through Arts and HumanitiesNon-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees

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Performance

Apple iCloud8.5

Based on 6 answers

I am giving iCloud this rating because even though I do not like it, it is still an excellent platform. It is very secure, relatively fast and it does work. For a tech-savvy user, iCloud would be an ideal choice. I do not like the fact that iCloud locks your device to your personal iCloud, and I would prefer if this was optional.

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Michael Timms

Network Administrator II

iQorTelecommunications, 10,001+ employees

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Support

Apple iCloud9.0

Based on 1 answer

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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