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iCloud+ Price Hikes & Price History (2026)
Updated October 5, 2026 · Researched & fact-checked by Shaheer
iCloud+ pricing in the US is unchanged: $0.99/month for 50GB, $2.99 for 200GB, $9.99 for 2TB, $29.99 for 6TB and $59.99 for 12TB. Apple did raise iCloud+ prices on July 17, 2026, but only in eight countries — Nigeria, Türkiye, Vietnam, Japan, Egypt, New Zealand, the Philippines and Indonesia — by between 11% and 55% depending on the plan. US and most European pricing was untouched, continuing a long run of stability on Apple’s storage tiers.
At a glance
- Current price
- $0.99 (50GB)
Key takeaways
- US iCloud+ pricing is unchanged: $0.99 (50GB), $2.99 (200GB), $9.99 (2TB), $29.99 (6TB), $59.99 (12TB).
- Apple raised iCloud+ in eight countries on July 17, 2026 — Nigeria, Türkiye, Vietnam, Japan, Egypt, New Zealand, the Philippines and Indonesia — by 11% to 55%.
- The 2TB tier at $9.99/month works out to $119.88 a year.
- Every paid tier includes Private Relay, Hide My Email and Family Sharing for up to five people.
- Splitting the 2TB plan across a family of five works out to about $2/month each.
iCloud+ price increase history
What iCloud+ costs right now
- 50GB: $0.99 (US)
- 200GB: $2.99 (US)
- 2TB: $9.99 (US)
- 6TB: $29.99 (US)
- 12TB: $59.99 (US)
Has iCloud+ raised its price?
Not in the US. The tiers have sat at $0.99 for 50GB, $2.99 for 200GB and $9.99 for 2TB for years, with 6TB and 12TB options added above them at $29.99 and $59.99. Against a market where almost every subscription tracked here has moved at least once since 2023, Apple holding its storage pricing flat is the exception rather than the norm.
Apple did raise iCloud+ on July 17, 2026, but in eight specific countries: Nigeria, Türkiye, Vietnam, Japan, Egypt, New Zealand, the Philippines and Indonesia. The increases ran from about 11% to 55% depending on plan and country. That pattern — several currencies that have moved sharply against the dollar, plus two developed markets — looks like currency and local-cost realignment rather than a global repricing, which is why US and most European subscribers saw nothing.
The economics are worth understanding because the free tier is the real pressure point. Apple still gives every account only 5GB, which a modern iPhone fills almost immediately once photos and device backups are on, so the $0.99 50GB tier functions less as a product than as the price of the phone backing itself up. That is why iCloud+ feels unavoidable in a way most subscriptions do not, and why an increase here would land harder than an equivalent one on a streaming service.
On value, the jump worth knowing is 200GB to 2TB. At $2.99 and $9.99 respectively you pay 3.3x for 10x the storage, and the 2TB plan supports Family Sharing with up to five people — roughly $2 a month each if you split it, which undercuts every individual plan. If several people in a household are each paying $2.99 for 200GB, consolidating onto one 2TB family plan is usually cheaper and gives everyone more room.
Frequently asked questions
Did iCloud+ raise its price?
Not in the US. Prices remain $0.99/month for 50GB, $2.99 for 200GB, $9.99 for 2TB, $29.99 for 6TB and $59.99 for 12TB. Apple did raise iCloud+ on July 17, 2026 in eight countries — Nigeria, Türkiye, Vietnam, Japan, Egypt, New Zealand, the Philippines and Indonesia — by roughly 11% to 55%.
How much does iCloud+ cost in 2026?
In the US: $0.99/month for 50GB, $2.99 for 200GB, $9.99 for 2TB, $29.99 for 6TB and $59.99 for 12TB. All paid tiers include Private Relay, Hide My Email and Family Sharing for up to five people.
Which countries did Apple raise iCloud+ prices in?
Eight, on July 17, 2026: Nigeria, Türkiye, Vietnam, Japan, Egypt, New Zealand, the Philippines and Indonesia. Increases ranged from about 11% to 55% depending on the plan and country. US, UK and most European pricing was unaffected.
Is the iCloud+ 2TB plan worth it over 200GB?
If more than one person needs storage, usually yes. 2TB costs $9.99 against $2.99 for 200GB — 3.3x the price for 10x the space — and supports Family Sharing with up to five people, about $2 each per month. Several people each paying $2.99 for 200GB are generally better off on one shared 2TB plan.
Why do I have to pay for iCloud storage at all?
Apple includes only 5GB free with every account, which a current iPhone fills quickly once photos and device backups are on. The $0.99 50GB tier is effectively the cost of keeping a phone backed up, which is why iCloud+ is harder to drop than most subscriptions of the same size.