iCloud Drive
Apple's cloud storage for files across Mac, iPhone and iPad
iCloud Drive stores files in Apple's cloud and keeps them in sync across Mac, iPhone and iPad, with access from Windows and from a browser on icloud.com. It is built into the Finder and the Files app, can sync the Mac Desktop and Documents folders, and supports shared folders. Optional Advanced Data Protection extends end-to-end encryption to iCloud Drive.
- features
- 4
- alternatives
- 8
- platforms
- 4
- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Built into Finder and Files, with seamless sync across Apple devices
- Desktop and Documents folders can sync automatically
- Advanced Data Protection adds end-to-end encryption
Cons
- Small free storage, quickly filled by device backups and photos
- No Android or Linux app, and Windows support is more basic
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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