--- description: Get detailed information about iCloud usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: iCloud Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [File Sharing Software](/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) > [iCloud](/software/204717/icloud) # iCloud Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/204717/icloud Page: 1 / 80\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/204717/icloud?page=2) > iCloud is a cloud storage service that securely backs up and syncs photos, files, notes, and more across Apple devices. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 1980 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses iCloud? iCloud+ is used by Apple device owners, photographers, families, privacy-conscious users, event planners, homeowners with security cameras, and remote workers. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 1980 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 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 | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Apple ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $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 - Archiving & Retention - Collaboration Tools - Data Storage Management - Document Capture - Document Storage - Encryption Software - File Sharing Software - Full Text Search - Messaging - Mobile Access - Real Time Synchronization - Search/Filter ## Integrations (5 total) - Gmail - Google Drive - Keynote - Numbers - Pages ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support ## Category - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) ## Related Categories - [File Sharing Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30909/file-sharing/software) - [Document Management Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30063/document-management/software) - [System Administration Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/10019/server-management/software) - [Cloud Storage Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31310/cloud-storage/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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File sharing is simple, and restoring my data when switching devices has always been smooth. The learning curve is minimal because everything works seamlessly in the background. > > **Cons**: 1The biggest drawback is the limited free storage, which fills up quickly if you take lots of photos and videos. I also wish storage management and pricing were a bit more flexible for users who only need a small amount of extra space. > > Overall, I've had a great experience using iCloud. It has become my go-to backup solution for important photos, documents, and personal files. I appreciate not having to worry about losing my data if I change or reset my phone. The service is reliable, easy to use, and integrates perfectly with Apple devices. While the free storage could be more generous, the convenience and peace of mind make iCloud worth using. ----- ### "icloud is necessary" — 5.0/5 > **Melissa** | *23 June 2026* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It stores my extra information on my phone that I need and dont have enough space for like photos and videos > > **Cons**: it cost more and more money depending on the amount of storage you need and you end up having to pay if you dont want to delete. > > overall its a positive because I want to keep the data i have with the memories I have so I will continue to pay ----- ### "Storage is expensive" — 3.0/5 > **Faith** | *12 July 2026* | Mental Health Care | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that I can log into my account and switch everything over to another device with everything saved. > > **Cons**: I dislike that the storage fills up quickly. I struggle with trying to figure out how to manage storage between multiple devices. ----- ### "Great but stingy" — 4.0/5 > **Sean** | *29 May 2026* | Media Production | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The ease of use, that it works across all my devices with pretty much no set up, perfectly ideal for my business. > > **Cons**: Compared to other cloud based services you really don't get much for your money in terms of storage. The likes of Amazon, Microsoft and Google surpass iCloud by a country mile. > > Very good to sync data effortlessly with all my devices, MacBook, iPad and iPhone. Its saved me a couple occasions whilst in a meeting I left a file on my MacBook that I wanted to share with a client, fortunately it was on my iCloud and I could access it no problem. ----- ### "Convenient, Reliable, and Seamlessly Integrated Across Apple Devices" — 5.0/5 > **Kamal** | *14 August 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What I liked most about iCloud was how seamlessly it kept my information and content synchronized across all of my Apple devices. It made it easy to access photos, files, contacts, notes, passwords, and other important information without having to manually transfer or update anything. I also appreciated the automatic backups, which provided peace of mind that my data could be recovered if I lost or replaced a device. The overall experience felt convenient, reliable, and well integrated into the Apple ecosystem, with minimal setup or ongoing effort required. > > **Cons**: One of the things I liked least about iCloud was that the free storage capacity felt limited, especially with photos, videos, device backups, and other files accumulating over time. Once the storage filled up, it could become difficult to manage what was being backed up or synchronized, and upgrading to a paid storage plan felt almost necessary for regular use. I also found that iCloud could sometimes be confusing when managing storage, understanding what was actually stored in the cloud versus locally on a device, or troubleshooting synchronization issues. While the overall integration with Apple devices was convenient, the experience could be less straightforward when something wasn't syncing correctly. > > Overall, my experience with iCloud was positive and convenient. I liked how well it integrated with my Apple devices and automatically kept important information such as photos, files, contacts, notes, passwords, and backups synchronized. It reduced the need for manual transfers and made it easy to access my information across different devices. The automatic backup and recovery features also gave me peace of mind that my data was protected if I lost, replaced, or upgraded a device. The main drawbacks were the limited free storage and occasional confusion around storage management and synchronization. As the amount of photos, videos, backups, and other data increased, managing the available storage became more challenging and sometimes made a paid plan feel necessary. Despite these limitations, I found iCloud to be a reliable, well-integrated service that made managing and accessing my data much easier overall. ----- Page: 1 / 80\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/204717/icloud?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/204717/icloud) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | ----- ## Structured Data