iCloud+
50GB $0.99 / 200GB $2.99 / 2TB $9.99 per mo
Google One
100GB $1.99 / 200GB $2.99 / 2TB $9.99 per mo (annual options)
iCloud+ and Google One cost almost exactly the same at 2TB ($9.99/mo). iCloud+ is the obvious pick for Apple users, with device backups, Photos sync, and privacy extras like Private Relay. Google One gives 15GB free, works better across platforms, offers annual billing, and bundles Gemini AI. The choice usually follows your devices.
Pick iCloud+ if your life is on Apple devices. Backups, Photos, and privacy features just work, and 50GB for $0.99 is the cheapest way to stop the "storage full" warnings.
Pick Google One if you use Android or mix platforms, want 15GB free, prefer annual billing, or want the bundled Gemini AI features.
iCloud+ and Google One both do the same core job: they expand the storage your phone and email already use, mostly for backups, photos, and files. The difference is which ecosystem they belong to. iCloud+ is Apple's service, woven into iPhone and Mac for device backups, Photos, and privacy features. Google One expands the storage shared across Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Photos, and works comfortably across Android, iPhone, and the web.
Pricing is nearly identical where it matters. iCloud+ is $0.99 for 50GB, $2.99 for 200GB, and $9.99 for 2TB, billed monthly only. Google One is $1.99 for 100GB, around $2.99 for 200GB, and $9.99 for 2TB, with annual options that lower the effective price. Apple gives 5GB free with an Apple ID; Google gives a more generous 15GB free, though it is shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos.
We compare price, free storage, features, cross-platform support, and bundled extras.
| Quick facts | iCloud+ | Google One |
|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 5GB | 15GB |
| Entry paid plan | 50GB $0.99/mo | 100GB $1.99/mo |
| 2TB price | $9.99/mo | $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr |
| Annual billing | No | Yes |
| Best for | Apple devices | Google + cross-platform |
Each row reflects the feature on each product's current public release.
| Feature | i iCloud+ | G Google One |
|---|---|---|
| Device backup | iPhone / iPad / Mac | Android / cross-platform |
| Photos sync | iCloud Photos | Google Photos |
| Privacy extras | Private Relay, Hide My Email | VPN on higher tiers |
| Custom email domain | Yes | No (Workspace only) |
| Family sharing | Up to 5 | Up to 5 |
| Cross-platform apps | Limited (Windows iCloud) | Excellent |
| Bundled AI features | No | Gemini features |
| Annual discount | No | Yes |
Pricing and features change often. Always verify the current details on each product's official site. Last reviewed 2026-06-21.
Things neither product's marketing page leads with.
At 2TB the two are basically the same price ($9.99/mo), so the decision is about ecosystem, not cost.
iCloud+ is weak outside Apple — its Windows app is limited and there is no real Android support — while Google One works everywhere.
Google's 15GB free sounds generous but is shared across Gmail, Drive, and Photos, so a full inbox eats into your storage; iCloud's free tier is only 5GB.
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