ICloud is an Apple service that lets you back up your iOS devices, store all your photos and videos in a safe place, and sync your macOS to a Mac or MacBook computer.
However, as you can imagine, all these files are stored can take up a lot of space. Fortunately, Apple provides you with a variety of iCloud storage options to choose according to your needs.
In this Macworld guide we bring you everything you need to know about various iCloud subscriptions and their pricing, and we will try to help you make the right decision. We'll also explain how to increase or decrease your iCloud space.
ICloud storage plans and pricing
The first thing you should know is that many of the last options offered by iCloud and its price. Currently, Apple offers four different storage strategies that you should share on your iPhone, iPad and Mac.
A few years ago, Apple offered five different options, including the 1TB option. However, since the spring of 2017 the apple company has decided to dismantle it and reduce the price of 2TB.
Prices and plans for iCloud storage in Spain
- 5 GB plan: free
- 50 GB plan: € 0,99 per month
- 200 GB plan: € 2.99 per month
- 2TB plan: € 9.99 per month
ICloud prices and storage in Mexico
- 5 GB plan: free
- 50GB plan: $ 17 per month
- 200GB plan: $ 49 per month
- 2TB plan: $ 179 per month
How to increase your iCloud storage for free
As of May 2018, Apple is offering a free first month that you can check out its paid service and you can decide if that's what you need or not. It also helps if you only need enough cloud storage for a short period of time.
You should know that this option is only available to those who currently have a free account. If you already have one program contract, you will not be able to use a trial month for any other subscriptions.
Before the trial period ends, remember to cancel the subscription if you do not want to be charged the next $ 0.99, € 2.99 or € 9.99 monthly for each Cloud Setup option.
Another option is to look at what others are offering cloud storage resources.
Which iCloud program should you sign up for?
Once all the iCloud options you have available are provided, it's time to help you decide on one of them. This way, you have to pay attention to your circumstances and why you will need them.
If you are going to use iCloud to back up your iPhone, we do not recommend paying for 2TB of space. You should also consider using iCloud Drive for your documents either
5 GB plan
If you only use an iOS device and don't take many photos, the free option is yours. And it will be more convenient for those who already use another storage service, such as Dropbox or Google Drive.
To prevent these 5 GBs from disappearing quickly, we recommend that you turn off au tomatic sync with iCloud for applications that you regularly use or that don't require cloud backup.
50 GB plan
On the other hand, if you have more than one iOS device, a 50 GB plan may not appeal to you. Assume that each iOS backup can last between 1 and 5 GB. And a better option for those who save lots of photos and videos.
200 GB system
Those looking for a cloud storage service for both their iOS and Mac devices will need more space. The 200GB system looks good as it will be enough to save backups.
So you don't have to worry about having enough free space whenever you want to save a new backup or save all your photos. It's also great for those who use Cloud Drive as their cloud storage service.
2 TB program
Finally, the 2TB option should only attract those users pro who use the service to store backup copies of the entire family's equipment. If you switch devices often, this is also the best plan for you.
You will have enough space to support the backup you need from your iOS devices, in addition to the iCloud Photo Library for all photos and videos, documents and other information from the apps you use most.
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