iCloud Backup vs Samsung Cloud

iCloud Backup7.9Visit Samsung Cloud7.9Visit

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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Samsung Cloud #7 in Mobile Data Backup Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Samsung Cloud

• iCloud Backup fits best

  iPhone users wanting automatic full-device backup

• Samsung Cloud fits best

  Samsung users wanting free device backup

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Side by side

Feature	iCloud Backup 7.9/10 Visit ↗	Samsung Cloud 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#5 in Mobile Data Backup Software	#7 in Mobile Data Backup Software
Best for	iPhone users wanting automatic full-device backup	Samsung users wanting free device backup
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	—	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS	Android, Web
Integrations	4 integrations	1 integrations
Features iCloud Backup 0/2 · Samsung Cloud 2/2
Automatic backup	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
End-to-end encryption	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Mobile platforms	Not checked yet	Android
Backup scope	Not checked yet	Selected_data
Cloud storage limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Device limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Restore options	Not checked yet	In_app
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	Choose which supported data categories to back up manually Automatic backups can run every 24 hours when conditions are met Restore selected data and encrypt supported backups with Enhanced data protection
Cons	Available on iOS only Backs up photos and messages only when they are not already synced to iCloud No computer or server backup	Backs up selected categories, not a complete copy of device content Availability and supported data vary by device, carrier, software version, and region The web portal cannot download individual device 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 →	Samsung Cloud is a cloud backup and restore service for supported Galaxy phones and tablets. It is aimed at Samsung users who want a free way to preserve selected device data and restore it later, rather than create a complete copy of… 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

• Samsung Cloud — where it wins

  • Choose which supported data categories to back up manually
  • Automatic backups can run every 24 hours when conditions are met
  • Restore selected data and encrypt supported backups with Enhanced data protection

  Where it doesn't

  • Backs up selected categories, not a complete copy of device content
  • Availability and supported data vary by device, carrier, software version, and region
  • The web portal cannot download individual device backups

• iCloud Backup7.9/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit AppleFull verdict →
• Samsung Cloud7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free Galaxy backup service for selected data, with scheduled backups and selective restore.

  Visit Samsung CloudFull verdict →