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February 29, 2020
Apple iCloud is used on a department by department basis within my organization. I would say that it is primarily utilized by the administrative and creative production teams at my place of work. My organization utilizes several cloud tools to store documents and files and iCloud is one of the premier solutions in the marketplace. I use iCloud to store, organize, and share with both internal co-workers and customers that use iCloud as their primary cloud business solution.
- Seamless Integration with other Apple products.
- Syncing across devices is extremely useful and reliable.
- Pricing is very competitive.
- Performs much more reliably on Apple devices compared to Windows or other operating systems.
- The user interface seems to be more functional for individuals or families compared to the business world.
- Cannot set your own encryption key.
February 26, 2020
I use iCloud at both work and at home. It is helpful to share information at a moment's notice and have a secure back up of information that I might need to reference as you would any cloud storage solution. Its integration with all apple products very much speeds up the ease of use for all those involved because training time is very low and it is easy for many people to understand how it all works.
- Speed - As soon as the transfer is complete you immediately have all the information backed up to access on any computer that you desire to log into. Transferring information from your phone to this service is seamless and easy to understand.
- Reliability - I have used iCloud ever since I've had an iPhone (over 5 years) and I never once have lost a file or document due to Apple's failure.
- Customization - iCloud is great at the stuff it does well. But it lacks features that some competitors (in Google Drive or Dropbox) do really well. API support for third-party apps is really great for some other people.
- Remote use - Managing or accessing information from iCloud while not on one of your logged-in apple devices can sometimes be an issue. From a work computer for example. It doable, but the experience is much less user-friendly.
March 20, 2020
- Stores Directly without doing anything else
- Manages Photos
- Manages Videos
- Sharing Folders
- Version Control with documents
- Ability to decide what remains on the computer - This is a big issue
- Fills up my hard drive when Dropbox does not
March 04, 2020
Apple iCloud allows our staff can access a document and edit live so that it doesn't have to be passed around via email, and we don't need to worry about saving the most up to date version or someone being unable to open it. In contrast, someone else has the document "locked for editing."
- Document sharing
- Portability
- Photo sharing
- Better access for non-mac users
- Outlook calendar syncing
- Better way of handling a large number of imported contacts
I use Apple iCloud for backing up my business documents, emails, SMS/iMessages, contacts, photos, and other information. Using Apple products, including an iMac, a MacBook Pro, and an iPhone has some built-in advantages. I can pick up where I left off with all of my work on all of my other devices and have it all stored in a secure, easy to access location. This wouldn't be accomplished without iCloud. We use a traditional server environment for most of our work, but the ease of use of iCloud with the syncing across devices is a big time saver. And Apple has great built-in security that most other products do not.
- Syncing across Apple devices is seamless. I can continue working on my iPhone in the car after having just done other work on my office iMac.
- Security is second to none. I especially like being notified if other devices are trying to access my account.
- iCloud, like all other Apple products, is easy to use and very user-friendly. It doesn't take much to set-up and sync what you want to be synced. And backups happen in the background so you're not bothered with prompts or cues.
- I'm not sure I see any cons with iCloud.
March 03, 2020
- We use Apple iCloud for staff devices to store and create cloud backups of Apple Applications.
- We also are a 1 to 1 Pad district for many of our students, and we use Apple iCloud in our Middle Schools.
- Students can easily access documents from their iPad, and the documents follow them if they have to use a different device.
- Automatically store content from many common apps.
- Easily set up managed accounts for students to use.
- Apple provides well-written help documentation for all aspects of Apple iCloud.
- I am not a fan of the Apple iCloud: Desktop & Documents in the cloud feature.
- Content from some Apple Applications is challenging to move from one computer to another without the use of Apple iCloud.
February 27, 2020
After much debate over what kind of cloud storage to use, we use Apple iCloud to store all of our photos and videos for Tripawds.com and our other business endeavors such as writing, website management and consulting. We are full-time RV travelers and knowing that our data is safely stored in the cloud gives us the peace of mind we need as nomads.
- Intuitive format for retrieving data.
- Makes it easy to see if your most recent files have been backed up.
- Integration with my iPhone layout can be clunky: I sometimes have a hard time finding out how much data we have in storage.
- I would like to receive occasional reminders about how much storage is being used up.
February 26, 2020
I've deployed Apple iCloud across my team. Serving as an additional data repository to Google Drive. Everyone's media files (photos, mobile settings, calendars, and contacts) are automatically backed up to iCloud.
- Ease of use/integration into the whole Apple ecosystem.
- Mobility of data across devices (phone vs tablet vs desktop).
- The iCloud.com interface is not as user-friendly as the competition.
January 19, 2020
iCloud is used for calendar, contacts and other data synching. It's also the backbone of Apple's communication services with iMessage and device verification. Various Mac and iOS applications rely on iCloud for data syncing and backup. iCloud is used by my team and all of my clients for these services. Basically, if you have a Mac or iOS device, you're using iCloud.
- Behind the scenes data sync between devices.
- Messaging.
- Whatever's going on with music sync is a mess. I've seen libraries deleted for no reason.
- Prices for additional storage aren't in line with current trends.
March 10, 2020
Apple iCloud is used across the company when we desire to share files or folders we cannot normally share from our Microsoft Sharepoint drives. This is most often the case when sending to outsiders. We also use it to keep specific files with us on the go. iCloud is great because of its mobility and security.
- Accessibility
- Organization
- Shareability
- Customization lacking
- Desktop organization
March 11, 2020

We use iCloud as our main source of syncing and sharing files, contacts, calendars, and more. As Mac users, as well as iPhone and iPad users, having all of my synced content at my fingers makes working easier and more efficient, and allows us to work together in automated ways. iCloud creates a safety net in the cloud in the event our machines are unavailable or are lost.
- Syncing.
- Sharing files.
- Storing data in the cloud.
- Amount of storage.
- Business email features.
- Custom domain connection.
March 04, 2020

We use Apple iCloud to backup all of our company iOS devices. Our primary objective is to make sure we do not lose contacts or photos, as that is what we care about most. However, it doesn't hurt to backup text messages and Safari data too.
- Automatic backups
- Notifications if backups fail
- Easy restore process
- I would like to backup documents on my devices (other than photos).
- Alerts can be overly obnoxious if you miss a backup or storage is almost full.
As far as I know, Apple iCloud is not necessarily used by an entire department or even across the whole organization, but more so on an individual basis. The majority of the individuals in the Corporate office use Apple's iCloud. iCloud allows me to store and sync my documents, pictures, etc... so that I can easily access them on any of my Apple devices, whether I am at home or at the office.
- iCloud stores and syncs my photos, documents, music, etc... allowing me to access them from any of my Apple devices.
- iClould gives the user the ability to locate lost equipment if need be.
- iCloud is incredibly secure and backs up all of my files, which is great in case of a cyber security attack.
- You have to buy additional storage if you run out of space, which can be somewhat frustrating.
I use Apple iCloud and have used it for a long time now. I use it to back up everything across multiple platforms. It has my contacts, important dates, photos, videos, and files. It is being used across my company and it addresses the worry of not having my important items backed up. I have had times where devices have failed and iCloud has backed me up and given me the reassurance that things are safely backed up.
- It is a clean platform.
- It is user-friendly.
- Accessibility of photos on desktop platform.
- App options on desktop.
February 26, 2020

Apple iCloud is used for staff members who use their own Mac products with the company. It is a way for us to collaborate without having to teach staff new programs or moving them from the programs they are used to. It is mainly used to sync calendars and documents. It addresses the communication gap.
- It is user-friendly
- It is available for business and personal
- There isn't a hard learning curve
- If Apple iCloud had a word document integration it would help since 90% of people use it over Pages.
- If Apple iCloud could sync on non Apple devices, I have not checked on whether it does but it would help a ton as many companies have individuals with non-apple devices.
- Better automated organization. Many programs have organization automation, which helps in keeping certain documents in certain folders. That is one of the main complaints from users.
As we are a wholly Microsoft for education place, the vast majority of campus is on One Drive. However, our department is almost all on various Mac laptops/desktops and also iPads. Also, as most of us have iPhones, we're all using Apple iCloud in some capacity, so it makes sense for some things to be accessible on what we are already using.
- Seamless backups
- Pretty straightforward to use
- Sharing files is very simple
- Limited compared to the competition
- A little more pricy than the competition
- Web interface can use some work
Apple iCloud is used intermittently across my organization as a way to streamline file storage across multiple devices.
- File access across multiple devices.
- Access on the go.
- Loading time.
- File searching.
August 03, 2019
We use Apple iCloud as a whole department as a way of sharing Apple-based information without the need for "hard" storage and transfer devices such as external hard drives. It allows us to transfer data without having to first convert it to an alternate file type such as Microsoft Word or Excel.
- Data sharing.
- Data storage of Apple-related file types.
- Great integration with apple products.
- It seems kind of like a "black box," and is difficult to keep clean.
- impossible to integrate with Microsoft files.
- Automatically turns on, so difficult to keep things straight.
September 16, 2019
Apple iCloud is being used primarily by department - we use it to store documents, pictures, text, brainstorms, and notes on our personal devices, then share throughout the department to a second party site such as Google Docs or Dropbox. It's a really useful tool to be able to keep large amounts of data in multiple places for safekeeping.
- Apple iCloud is great at storing personal data across networks.
- The best thing about iCloud is how you can access your files remotely, regardless of what device you physically have with you.
- iCloud is easy to organize and maintain.
- The storage amount does seem to run out quickly, and then you have to buy additional storage.
- It would be nice to be able to transfer and store larger files without having to dive in and pay monthly.
- The ability to store things more affordably for non-profit organizations would really help us budget-wise.
August 13, 2019

Our company uses iCloud on our employee's Mac computer or Apple iPhone. It is deployed across the organization for everyone that uses these products. As an administrator, I love that it "just works" and provides automated backups of employee's desktop and documents folders, ensuring that critical data is securely kept in the cloud.
- Uses secure protocols
- Works "out of the box"
- Simple and inexpensive pricing
- No team collaboration support
- No pricing breaks (or "bundles") for teams
- No way to manage multiple users storage as an administrator
February 21, 2019
Our org relies heavily on Dropbox for shared document collections, but most of the team members are Mac users, and iCloud's seamless file syncing between a single user's iOS MacOS devices has been a really useful addition to the mix. Most of us use iCloud to store and archive files created by compatible applications, then move things to Dropbox if they're "done" and need to be accessed by multiple team members.
In a few situations, we've used the collaborative authoring tools that Apple's free productivity apps provide (multiple users working on the same Keynote file in the leadup to a large meeting, for example).
In a few situations, we've used the collaborative authoring tools that Apple's free productivity apps provide (multiple users working on the same Keynote file in the leadup to a large meeting, for example).
- Zero set up integration with Apple and many third-party apps.
- MacOS and iOS document sharing is smooth to the point of being effortlessness.
- Enough storage on the "free" tier that many team members can get by without an upgrade.
- Weak to non-existent shared multi-user storage. i.e. "Here's a shared collection of presentations we all use".
- Built-in iCloud support on an app-by-app basis is necessary to achieve "super seamless" workflow. Without that, it's just Apple's brand of a cloud-synced folder.
February 08, 2019
I use Apple iCloud for most of my company files. Mainly the files that I may need to access when I am away from the office. I have found it is an excellent business tool and has given me the flexibility I desire so I can be out of the office and still maintain access to just about anything I would want from my office computer. The files I need for mobile access are all automatically filed under my Apple iCloud folder, therefore, I don't even have to worry about making a decision where to file something or if I would want access to it later.
- Efficiency. Apple iCloud can be set up to automatically place your files for mobile access. I have needed to access a file from my office computer countless times and iCloud has made that possible.
- Security. I know security is always an issue and I have never felt that any of my files have been compromised. I believe Apple has a reputation to uphold and works hard to maintain secure cloud-based storage.
- Multi-platform. I use Apple iCloud on my devices, my personal Mac computer and my Windows based office computer. I love how I can save or retrieve a personal or work file at any time on any of my devices.
- Price. As much as I love the overall functionality of Apple iCloud, the price I pay is fairly steep in comparison and amount of storage.
- Web Interface is below par. I don't even try to create new files from the web with iCloud. Much easier from a device and then use iCloud just for storage.
Apple iCloud makes it very easy to have all my files and documents in one place so I'm able to work remotely on any machine. It's also handy to have all these files in one place in case something happens to our computers or equipment, that we have a reliable backup.
- Convenient! So easy to access files anywhere!
- Affordable. iCloud is a very competitively priced cloud service.
- Speed. I don't have any issues with load time—all my files are right there, right away.
- Tutorials may be helpful. I'm sure that I'm not utilizing all its features.
- The interface on desktops seems a little elementary—could use some updates.
- Mail integration could be easier.
February 16, 2019
I want to start this review off by saying that I am not an Apple fan. That being said, I do not hate the product, in fact, it has saved my tail on at least one occasion. I have also seen $400 devices turned into a paperweight because they were locked to an iCloud account and unable to be recovered. I am an IT Supervisor at my company. All of the management that I support have iPhones as their company phone, and a few have iPads. The feature of iCloud(and any cloud software) that jumps out is that all of your documents, photos, music, and videos are accessible from any device. This is great for when someone has a meeting, and has a presentation on their phone and need to pull it up on a PC so that it can be projected.
- Provides a cost-effective way to store big data
- Gives the user access to all of their files, on any device anytime and anywhere
- Provides added security to mobile devices.
- 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.
February 16, 2019
We have around forty Macintosh Servers and our IT staff uses company provided iPhones. We use Apple iCloud on all of these devices. Apple iCloud has a slick app and web interface. I like the fact that it is compatible with Windows, MacOS and iPhone devices, although it is not available on the Android platform. We use it for seamless file syncs across devices. We have bought the $9.99 per month plan for 2TB storage, which is enough for our current needs.
- File sync across devices is great and seamless.
- It works great for Apple's three platforms: iOS, Mac OS and Watch OS.
- Provides free 5GB cloud storage when you buy an Apple phone or computer.
- Ability to access your cloud files through a web interface. However, it lacks the ability to search through the web interface.
- It nags for upgrading the storage if you have free limited 5 GB storage.
- It is not available on the Android platform, which is a bummer if you want to access your files on an Android device.
- It is not truly cross-platform and is more suitable for the Apple ecosystem.
- Collaborative editing on iCloud is not good.
- Sharing files on iCloud with friends and co-workers is only possible through email attachments. This is a limitation as compared to some other popular vendors who provide sharing through links and having an expiration time on the shared permissions.
Apple iCloud Scorecard Summary
Feature Scorecard Summary
What is Apple iCloud?
Apple iCloud is a document management software offering from Apple. It includes features such as access to music, photos, calendars, contacts, and documents, and it is built into every new iOS device.
Categories: Document Management, Cloud Storage
Apple iCloud Pricing
- Does not have featureFree Trial Available?No
- Does not have featureFree or Freemium Version Available?No
- Does not have featurePremium Consulting/Integration Services Available?No
- Entry-level set up fee?No
Edition | Pricing Details | Terms |
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50GB | $0.99 | Per Month |
200GB | $2.99 | Per Month |
2TB | $9.99 | Per Month |
Apple iCloud Technical Details
Deployment Types: | SaaS |
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Operating Systems: | Unspecified |
Mobile Application: | No |