Amazon Photos vs iCloud Backup

Amazon Photos8.2Visit iCloud Backup7.9Visit

Higher score Amazon Photos #2 in Mobile Data Backup Software 8.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Amazon Photos

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iCloud Backup #5 in Mobile Data Backup Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Apple

• Amazon Photos fits best

  Families backing up phone photos and videos

• iCloud Backup fits best

  iPhone users wanting automatic full-device backup

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Side by side

Feature	Amazon Photos 8.2/10 Visit ↗	iCloud Backup 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Mobile Data Backup Software	#5 in Mobile Data Backup Software
Best for	Families backing up phone photos and videos	iPhone users wanting automatic full-device backup
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android	iOS
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Features Amazon Photos 0/2 · iCloud Backup 0/2
Automatic backup	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
End-to-end encryption	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Backup scope	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud storage limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Restore options	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Automatic full-resolution camera-roll backup on iOS and Android Family Vault supports up to six members with shared albums Search by people, places, objects, dates, and named faces	Automatically backs up over Wi-Fi when powered and locked Includes device settings, app data, and Home Screen layout Restore a backup during setup of a replacement or erased device
Cons	Photo-focused scope is not a whole-device backup solution Paid capacity requires choosing among four monthly storage plans Printing and gifts depend on supported regions	Available on iOS only Backs up photos and messages only when they are not already synced to iCloud No computer or server backup
Our verdict	Amazon Photos is a cloud service for backing up, organizing, searching, sharing, and displaying photos and videos. It suits families and individuals who want automatic camera-roll protection across iOS and Android, with web access plus… Read the review →	iCloud Backup is Apple’s cloud backup feature for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. It is aimed at people who want device information and settings copied automatically and the option to restore them while setting up a replacement or… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Amazon Photos — where it wins

  • Automatic full-resolution camera-roll backup on iOS and Android
  • Family Vault supports up to six members with shared albums
  • Search by people, places, objects, dates, and named faces

  Where it doesn't

  • Photo-focused scope is not a whole-device backup solution
  • Paid capacity requires choosing among four monthly storage plans
  • Printing and gifts depend on supported regions

• iCloud Backup — where it wins

  • Automatically backs up over Wi-Fi when powered and locked
  • Includes device settings, app data, and Home Screen layout
  • Restore a backup during setup of a replacement or erased device

  Where it doesn't

  • Available on iOS only
  • Backs up photos and messages only when they are not already synced to iCloud
  • No computer or server backup

• Amazon Photos8.2/10 · Free plan

  A photo-focused backup service for families sharing full-resolution phone media.

  Visit Amazon PhotosFull verdict →
• iCloud Backup7.9/10 · Free plan

  Automatic iOS backups with device-setup restore and storage plans from free to 12TB.

  Visit AppleFull verdict →