But does it have what it takes to replace iCloud on the iPhone? Let me share my experience, and then you can decide for yourself.
Availability
Free Storage
Pricing Tiers
For example, the base storage tier of 100GB starts at $1.99/month, compared to $0.99/month for 50GB of iCloud storage. In other words, it’s twice the amount of storage for the same price.
Supported Formats
On the iPhone, photos and videos that you shoot are saved in the HEIF and HEVC formats by default. Usually, this is a concern since the format isn’t all that popular outside the Apple ecosystem. However, you can’t download HEIC photos in the JPG format locally on Windows or Android. That can be quite annoying unless you are prepared to convert them manually. On the other hand, both iCloud.com and the iCloud desktop app on Windows lets you download photos in the JPG format easily.
Convenience
Which Is the Best Solution?
If you love easy access to your photo bursts, and prefer seamless background uploads, then sticking to iCloud is your best bet. Next up: iCloud’s My Photo Stream functionality lets you sync photos without using up any cloud storage. Learn what to expect when using it. The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.
