iCloud (Apple) review — 2026
★★★★☆ Overall score: 4/5
Best-integrated cloud storage for Apple devices. Bundled with iCloud+.
Monthly: $0.99/mo
Annual (first year): $11.88/year
Annual (renewal): $11.88/year
Money-back: 0 days
Annual (first year): $11.88/year
Annual (renewal): $11.88/year
Money-back: 0 days
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Protection
| Malware detection rate | 0% |
|---|---|
| False-positive rate | n/a |
| AV-TEST score | n/a |
| Real-time protection | ✓ |
| Ransomware protection | ✗ |
| Firewall | ✗ |
Bundled features
| VPN included | ✓ (Unlimited (Private Relay, premium plans)) |
|---|---|
| Password manager | ✓ |
| Parental controls | ✓ |
| Dark web monitoring | ✓ |
| Identity theft protection | ✗ |
| Cloud backup | 50 GB |
Compatibility
| Devices covered | Unlimited (Apple ecosystem) |
|---|---|
| Platforms | macOS, iOS, Windows, Web |
Our review
iCloud is the right pick if you're fully in the Apple ecosystem. iCloud+ at $0.99/mo for 50GB or $9.99/mo for 2TB includes Private Relay + Hide My Email. Not for cross-platform users or anyone with Android/Windows primarily.
Pros
- Native integration with iPhone/iPad/Mac
- iCloud+ bundles Private Relay (VPN-lite), Hide My Email, Custom Domains
- Family sharing of storage (Apple Family)
- End-to-end encryption (Advanced Data Protection, opt-in)
- Best Photo Library experience for Apple users
Cons
- No affiliate program (Apple's own channel)
- Bad Windows/Android experience
- 5GB free tier (smallest of major providers)
- Some advanced features require iOS 16.4+ / macOS 13.3+