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Apple iCloud

Overview

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.

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Apple iCloud is relied upon by users to securely store and backup their photos, videos, and other media files. This provides peace of mind …
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Apple iCloud Review

10 out of 10
July 29, 2021
Incentivized
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, …
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Popular Features

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  • Reliability (74)
    9.6
    96%
  • Performance (74)
    9.6
    96%
  • Device sync (73)
    9.4
    94%
  • Video files (70)
    9.2
    92%
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Pricing

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50GB

$0.99

Cloud
per month

200GB

$2.99

Cloud
per month

2TB

$9.99

Cloud
per month

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Features

File Sharing & Management

Features that allow collaborators to view, work on, and organize files.

9.1
Avg 8.4

Cloud Storage Security & Administration

Features related to security and administration for cloud storage platforms

8.7
Avg 8.6

Cloud Storage Platform

Features around the functionality of the cloud storage platform.

9.4
Avg 8.5
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Product Details

What is Apple iCloud?

Apple iCloud Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Reviewers rate File search highest, with a score of 9.7.

The most common users of Apple iCloud are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Apple iCloud is relied upon by users to securely store and backup their photos, videos, and other media files. This provides peace of mind for nomadic travelers and ensures data security for business endeavors. Business teams find value in iCloud as it serves as an additional data repository, automatically backing up media files like photos, mobile settings, calendars, and contacts. This ensures accessibility from any device and promotes collaboration within the team. The standout feature of iCloud is the ability to access documents, photos, music, and videos from any device, making it convenient for presentations and effective teamwork. It is particularly popular among all-Mac shops due to its seamless syncing and compatibility with various Mac and iOS apps. Additionally, iCloud facilitates the syncing of videos, photos, and documents across different Apple devices, allowing for easy editing and sharing. Organizations utilize iCloud for storage and synchronization of documents and applications on Apple devices, especially in fieldwork scenarios and BYOD environments. Individual users appreciate iCloud for its quick on-the-go backup of mobile files and the convenience of accessing files from any Apple device. In educational settings, iCloud enhances learning experiences by creating cloud backups of Apple applications, enabling students to access their documents from different devices.

Users have provided several recommendations for using Apple iCloud. The most common recommendations are as follows: Start with the small storage option to test compatibility, be fully invested in the Apple system for optimal use, consider pricing and multi-platform access when choosing a storage plan. Additionally, it is recommended to consistently back up devices, check compatibility with current device ecosystem, configure settings for automated backups, and be cautious with settings to avoid unintended consequences. Users emphasize that Apple iCloud is a reliable tool for keeping data safe and accessible but caution that iCloud Drive may not be suitable for non-Apple users.

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Reviews

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
iCloud allows users to sync up whole devices with backup options in which users can switch the device and make backup available hassle-free. iOS and macOS devices are easily synced up and provide real-time effect in data storage in iCloud. Zero-touch device management makes routine jobs easy and more accurate.
July 29, 2021

Apple iCloud Review

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is well suited for a small company or business that needs to have multiple user access and uploading options. It is clean and straightforward, for the most part, and gives the user or users the ability to find what is important to them when they need to be able to find it.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
If you only have a handful of files that need to be shared (like a Numbers spreadsheet), Apple iCloud is ideal if you are on Apple devices. It is not a good fit (especially for photos/DAM components) as the price is not very appealing compared to most competitors. Also, if you are only a web user, the interface can use some work for functionality.
Gavin Scott-Miller | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
iCloud is really best suited for personal or home use. iCloud for Business can be done with some customization, however, it is missing some great features that some other competitors excel at. Sharing documents with those outside the organization or file restrictions and sharing can be some of its major downfalls. I would recommend using the free version of iCloud and sharing some documents around in a fashion that you might work each day before you make the switch for your company.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Apple iCloud is well suited for organizations that are flexible in cloud storage. If you are a company that is mainly on Microsoft products, it is much easier to have files on One Drive as opposed to Apple iCloud. It is also more appropriate to use it if companies are providing Apple products for employees.
Doug Fish | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
iCloud is also great to keep access to photos synced across devices. Ex: I can snap a photo at a job site and have access to that photo on my desktop when I return to my office. I can then drop the photo into a document that is stored in iCloud and have instant access to that document on my iPad at a client's office later in the day. Seamless transitions make life much easier.
Jeff Henkel | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
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.
Score 5 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
If you have a mac and lots of photos, iCloud is a must. Also, it works great in the full mac environment with all files. Apple has an excellent opportunity to make this the go-to cloud environment for both Mac and PC, and I would love to see it expand there
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have only ever had excellent support from Apple regarding iCloud. It's been incredibly useful to sync information across multiple Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Every device that I log into has all of the synced data available and ready to use. Its ease of use is fantastic, and is only limited by the default storage that comes with it. Thankfully, you can add on for not much per month.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Everyone should back up their devices. Technology dies; we know this the hard way. Luckily, our devices' most crucial information (photos and contacts) are backed up to the cloud. And the cloud is a great place to backup content because it never dies, unlike local backups on computers.
Justin Moore | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
If your staff or organization uses Apple products heavily, especially iPhones, iPads, and Macbooks (or any combination of these), then Apple iCloud is very handy. If your company relies on PCs, then a service like Google or OneDrive will likely serve you better as Apple iCloud doesn't seem to perform as well for our departments that are not Mac-heavy.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
iCloud is always great to use. It backs up my information seamlessly across all devices. The security that Apple provides is second to none, especially with the security alerts that are provided when devices are attempting to access the account. The ease of use is incredible - just tap on mobile devices and point and click on desktops and laptops.
Sandy Hinding | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
For anyone who uses Apple devices, and in particular both OS X and IOS, Apple iCloud is a must. Backups are seamless, just set and forget. Access to documents from any of your devices dramatically enhances productivity. It is easy to add storage at a meager price, and also easy to downgrade your storage needs at any time if needed.
Joshua Melder | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Apple iCloud works extremely well for individuals that are subscribed to the Apple ecosystem of products. The ability to seamlessly sync across devices with one account has helped me prepare, access, and share important documents quickly and effectively across platforms. Additionally, Apple's cloud infrastructure is quite robust and I have rarely encountered issues with reliability over the five years+ of using the service.
February 27, 2020

Apple iCloud Review

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
iCloud gives me the ability to work anywhere as I can access all documents on any of my Apple devices. It's incredibly easy to set up and use and provides automatic device backups.
Rene Agredano | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
As I mentioned, we are nomads and our entire life is stored in our RV. We travel year-round and used to rely on hard drives to store all of our data, while only occasionally putting backups in a storage unit in our home state. Since deciding to migrate our data storage to the cloud we have enjoyed peace of mind like never before. We also don't need to drive three states away (or more) to pull up a file we really need!

I think it's less appropriate for huge companies to rely on.
February 26, 2020

Apple iCloud Saves Time

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Apple iCloud is well suited for users who need access to the same files from different devices quickly. It’s a little tougher to share and collaborate on files with other users across different devices unless the device is registered or logged in by the file owner.
Gary Gray | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I enjoy using iCloud to sync various types of data between apps. I can have my Transmission (FTP app) store all the logins with iCloud and they update automatically when I go to another device of mine. Same with 1Password and a host of other apps. iCloud is less robust for file sharing than Google Drive or Dropbox because while it has cloud sync, its sharing features aren't particularly well developed.
Sarah Bandy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Honestly, we end up using Google Docs a lot more often than we use Apple iCloud because of the sheer ease of organization and instant link to our team email addresses. iCloud is suited well for being able to access your data remotely, but Google Docs has the same functionality and there is never a charge. It does what it sets out to do well, though.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
iCloud is best suited for smaller teams in which there isn't a need for heavy oversight from IT departments. Its native, out of the box compatibility makes it easy for employees to set up as well. Unlike other storage options, there is no way for IT to control how much data their users put on their cloud.
Shelby Bowden | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 3 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
It is great if you are a die-hard Apple user. It integrates virtually every aspect of Apple products among different devices, making it super easy to share things. It fails pretty hard when tasked with other product types (such as Microsoft), and I have found it rather difficult to manage since it seems to take over so forcefully.
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