--- description: Review of iCloud Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: iCloud | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Document Management Software](/directory/722/document-management/software) > [iCloud](/software/103817/icloud) # iCloud Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/103817/icloud Page: 1 / 79\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/103817/icloud?page=2) > iCloud is a file storage solution that helps businesses backup and share photos, notes, documents and other data with stakeholders. It lets users create multiple folders, rename them and add color-coded tags to organize files as per individual preferences. iCloud enables administrators to share files and configure permission rights, restricting specific users to view, share or edit information. It lets users synchronize data across all devices for applications, such as iCal, Contacts, Reminders and Safari. Additionally, team members can collaborate and receive real-time updates on documents, presentations and spreadsheets. iCloud uses two-factor authentication and sends temporary verification codes to trusted devices, allowing users to sign-in on multiple devices. It is available on monthly pricing and support is extended via documentation, phone and other online measures. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 1938 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 1938 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Apple ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 0.99 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: iCloud provides 5GB of free storage. Additional storage can be purchased directly from your device. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Slovenian, Turkish, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Türkiye, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - Archiving & Retention - Authentication - Automatic Backup - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Content Management - Data Import/Export - Data Storage Management - Document Capture - Document Management - Document Storage - Email Management - Encryption - File Sharing - Full Text Search - Messaging - Mobile Access ## Integrations (4 total) - Gmail - Google Drive - Keynote - Numbers ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/722/document-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Document Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/722/document-management/software) - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4231/cloud-storage/software) - [Server Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4570/server-management/software) - [File Sharing Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4535/file-sharing/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Box](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/18947/box-enterprise) — 4.4/5 (5622 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Master reviewer" — 5.0/5 > **Mike** | *20 March 2026* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I like most about iCloud is that it has automatic backups and can easily track and navigate through everything. > > **Cons**: What I like least about iCloud is that there is limited free storage and at times some syncing issues. > > My overall experience with iCloud has been fairly great, however the cost of some things can get quite expensive. ----- ### "iCloud for small busineess" — 5.0/5 > **Julie** | *18 November 2025* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I just changed from android to the iPhone and I am new to iCloud. I am beginning to use it so I am in the learning stages. So far I can save all my transferred documents in the Cloud and I am learning to store my pictures in there as well. So far everything is saving well and I can find everything I put in there. > > **Cons**: Well navigating has been a challenge because I am new to the Apple way of doing things. I believe, as this software is designed to create, save and share I will soon be able to do everything needed to drive my business. > > So far, as I am learning, I have had a good experience with this tool. I am encouraged and look forward to organizing my small business and growing my clientele and marketing practices. ----- ### "Continued fan" — 5.0/5 > **Hilary** | *19 March 2026* | Nonprofit Organization Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: iCloud seamlessly syncs photos, files, and backups across devices, making it easy to stay organized within Apple products. > > **Cons**: Storage fills quickly on lower plans, and managing files outside the Apple ecosystem can feel limited at times. > > Overall, iCloud is a convenient and reliable storage solution, especially for users already invested in Apple devices. ----- ### "Solution for extra storage" — 3.0/5 > **Khiana** | *25 July 2025* | Construction | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that my files (photos, notes, documents) can be shared across various devices easily - both work and personal devices. I also like that when I upgrade to a new Apple product, I can just sign back into my iCloud and have everything set up easily\! > > **Cons**: When my iCloud was full it deleted my items (files from my work computer as well as photos from my personal phone) without notifying me that this was going to happen. When I called Apple support, they let me know my items were gone and there was no way to retrieve them. They do not notify you when items will be deleted, only when your iCloud storage is full. When I needed to upgrade my iCloud storage, I found there was no in-between option. I wish there were more scaled options or you could create your own package of what amount of storage you'd like to purchase. It's expensive to be paying $14 with taxes every month for extra storage however, I had no choice but to upgrade so my devices would function properly. With low storage space, they were glitching. > > I appreciate that iCloud allows me to easily access my files across devices and allows extra storage without needing to upgrade to a new device. The support agents are always friendly and do their best to help when I contact Apple. I wish it was less expensive and you would be notified before items are removed. ----- ### "Best only for Mac and iPhones not integrated with Android or Windows" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 December 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: iCloud does have the fastest upload speeds and accepts multiple formats of different files to be saved to the cloud > > **Cons**: The price and hassle of trying to access iCloud from my windows computer or my work tablet didn't make it worth paying for. > > Icloud caused me more frustrations then it helped me out just because I need a cloud app that is easy to integrate with both office and Google and Android platforms. ----- Page: 1 / 79\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/103817/icloud?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/103817/icloud) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data