iCloud Backup vs Google One

iCloud Backup7.9Visit Google One7.9Visit

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

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Google One #6 in Mobile Data Backup Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Google One

• iCloud Backup fits best

  iPhone users wanting automatic full-device backup

• Google One fits best

  Android users who want simple device backup

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Side by side

Feature	iCloud Backup 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Google One 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#5 in Mobile Data Backup Software	#6 in Mobile Data Backup Software
Best for	iPhone users wanting automatic full-device backup	Android users who want simple device backup
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$1.99/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS	Web, Android, iOS
Integrations	4 integrations	5 integrations
Features iCloud Backup 0/2 · Google One 1/2
Automatic backup	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
End-to-end encryption	Not checked yet	—
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Both
Backup scope	Not checked yet	Selected_data
Cloud storage limit	Not checked yet	15 GB
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Restore options	Not checked yet	Full_device
Our review
Pros	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	Backs up selected Android apps, messages, call history, and settings Restores Android backups during setup on a new device Free storage is shared across Photos, Drive, and Gmail
Cons	Available on iOS only Backs up photos and messages only when they are not already synced to iCloud No computer or server backup	Android backups cover selected data, not a full-device image iPhone support syncs selected data rather than backing up the whole device Free storage is shared across Google services, not dedicated to backups
Our verdict	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 →	Google One combines shared Google Account storage with mobile backup and syncing features. It suits Android users who want selected phone data—such as apps, messages, call history, and settings—available for restoration when setting up a… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Google One — where it wins

  • Backs up selected Android apps, messages, call history, and settings
  • Restores Android backups during setup on a new device
  • Free storage is shared across Photos, Drive, and Gmail

  Where it doesn't

  • Android backups cover selected data, not a full-device image
  • iPhone support syncs selected data rather than backing up the whole device
  • Free storage is shared across Google services, not dedicated to backups

• iCloud Backup7.9/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit AppleFull verdict →
• Google One7.9/10 · Free plan

  A practical fit for selected Android backups, with cross-service storage and limited iPhone syncing.

  Visit Google OneFull verdict →