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iCloud PhotosFOREVER
Freemium

Uses the storage in the user's iCloud plan.

 Paid

Storage is bought with a one-time payment; digitization and printing are sold separately.

macOS, iOS, Web Web
  • Syncs automatically across Apple devices
  • Web access for viewing and sharing
  • One-time payment for permanent storage instead of a subscription
  • No ads or data mining, according to the company
  • Tied to an Apple account
  • Closed source cloud service
  • Permanence depends on the company keeping its guarantee
  • Pricing is not shown on the homepage
Web application, Hosted service Hosted service
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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