4.6
The default shared folder for group work and lecture slides.
The Apple default for notes, scans, and laptop backups.
Best for students who already live on iphone and mac
Reviewed 16 September 2026 · Prices checked the same day
4.3
390K reviews
iCloud is 5 GB free, then iCloud+ at $0.99 for 50 GB, $2.99 for 200 GB, and $9.99 for 2 TB. If Goodnotes, Noteful, or Files is where your handwritten lectures live, this is the pipe.
It is a poor group-work tool. Sharing with Android classmates still means exporting to Drive.
Pricing
freemium
iCloud+ $0.99/mo for 50 GB
Free version
5 GB
Platforms
iOS · macOS · Web · Windows
Set it and forget it on Apple. Do not make it the official home of a group project.
Checked 2026-09-16
| Model | Freemium |
|---|---|
| What free actually includes | 5 GB |
| Cheapest paid tier | iCloud+ $0.99/mo for 50 GB |
| Student pricing | None published |
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5 GB Checked 16 September 2026.
Cheapest paid plan: iCloud+ $0.99/mo for 50 GB. Prices checked 16 September 2026.
Students who already live on iPhone and Mac
Awkward for mixed Android groups
The default shared folder for group work and lecture slides.
The Drive equivalent when campus issued you Office 365.
Simple sync that still wins when Google sharing gets messy.
