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1. Shard Calculation

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Calculated Shard: 19 (from laksa086)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa019.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/apples-icloud-vs-icloud-plus-what-are-the-differences/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/apples-icloud-vs-icloud-plus-what-are-the-differences/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/explainer\/apples-icloud-vs-icloud-plus-what-are-the-differences\/","crawl_time":1775780015,"first_indexed_time":1629459135,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,groovypost!www,\/explainer\/apples-icloud-vs-icloud-plus-what-are-the-differences\/ s443","src_root_hash":"7610853284505159819","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Apple's iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: What Are the Differences?","meta_descriptions":["Have you been wondering about iCloud vs. iCloud Plus. Here's a look at what's different about each Apple plan."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Have you been wondering about iCloud vs. iCloud Plus. Here’s a look at what’s different about each Apple plan.\nWhat’s iCloud vs. iCloud Plus? Probably not what you think.\nThis fall, Apple plans on enhancing the paid iCloud tiers it offers, rebranding them iCloud Plus (or iCloud+). No, this won’t give you more storage or let you back up your entire Mac drive in the cloud. And yet, iCloud Plus is packed with some significant new features, and best of all, they won’t cost you any more money. Here’s a look at the differences between the current iCloud service and upcoming iCloud Plus offerings.\nA Name Change and More\nFirst introduced a decade ago, iCloud is Apple’s\ncloud storage\nand cloud computing service. The only difference between a free iCloud account that everyone gets when purchasing an Apple device and the paid iCloud plans is cloud storage. However, beginning this fall, anyone with a paid iCloud account will see their service rebranded iCloud Plus. For this, besides the new name, paying customers will also receive a few new features.\niCloud Plus: What’s New\nAnnounced by Apple at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), iCloud Plus will arrive on the upcoming macOS Monterey, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 software updates for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, respectively. With iCloud Plus, paid iCloud account holders will receive Hide My Email, Private Relay, and custom email domains. In addition, HomeKit Secure Video will also make an appearance for those with equipment that supports it.\nHide My Email\nTo better combat marketers and scammers alike, Hide My Email lets you use temporary Apple email addresses when using Mail and Safari. Messages sent to these addresses are automatically sent to your main email address.\nHide My Email is ideally suited for those times when you’re asked to fill out an online form or sign up for a newsletter.\nWhat can you do once you get tired of receiving promotional material being sent to the temporary account? Delete it.\nPrivate Relay\nAnother new security feature, Private Relay, works as a\nvirtual private network\n, allowing you to use Safari privately. When turned on, the service encrypts the traffic leaving your device and uses two separate internet relays, so no one knows your location, IP address, and browsing activity.\nCustom Email Domains\nWith an iCloud Plus account, you’ll be able to personalize your iCloud email address using custom email domains. In doing so, you’ll also be able to invite family members to use the same domain with their iCloud Mail accounts.\nHomeKit Secure Video\nFinally, Apple’s adding end-to-end encryption on video taken from HomeKit-compatible cameras. The encryption means only you (and anyone you invite to) can view the video. Better still, video stored in the cloud doesn’t count against your iCloud storage limit.\niCloud: Features\nThe list of free features in iCloud remains even after the introduction of iCloud Plus. The service offers various features, including\nFind My\n, iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, and much more.\nThe new rebranding hasn’t changed the prices on the four offered plans. They are:\nEveryone receives a free iCloud account that includes 5GB of iCloud storage.\nFor $0.99\/month, you can get an iCloud Plus account with 50GB of storage.\nYou can get 200GB of iCloud storage, which you can share with your Apple Family, for $2.99\/month.\nFinally, the iCloud Plus (2TB) tier costs $9.99\/month, including Family Sharing.\nWhat About Apple One?\nThe 200GB and 2TB iCloud Plus accounts are also rolled into the\nApple One\nFamily and Apple One Premium offerings, respectively. In addition, you can purchase additional iCloud storage separately to supplement what’s included with your Apple One\nplan\n.\niCloud vs. iCloud Plus: When\nApple’s likely to release the first public versions of iOS 15 and iPadOS in September, following by an October release of macOS Monterey. 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Wolfe](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/author\/bryan-wolfe\/ \"Posts by Bryan M. Wolfe\")\n\nUpdated\n\nNovember 27, 2023\n\n![](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/apple-icloud-backup-cloud-featured.jpg)\n\nHave you been wondering about iCloud vs. iCloud Plus. Here’s a look at what’s different about each Apple plan.\n\nWhat’s iCloud vs. iCloud Plus? Probably not what you think.\n\nThis fall, Apple plans on enhancing the paid iCloud tiers it offers, rebranding them iCloud Plus (or iCloud+). No, this won’t give you more storage or let you back up your entire Mac drive in the cloud. And yet, iCloud Plus is packed with some significant new features, and best of all, they won’t cost you any more money. Here’s a look at the differences between the current iCloud service and upcoming iCloud Plus offerings.\n\n## A Name Change and More\nFirst introduced a decade ago, iCloud is Apple’s [cloud storage](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/icloud-storage-how-much-storage-do-you-need\/) and cloud computing service. The only difference between a free iCloud account that everyone gets when purchasing an Apple device and the paid iCloud plans is cloud storage. However, beginning this fall, anyone with a paid iCloud account will see their service rebranded iCloud Plus. For this, besides the new name, paying customers will also receive a few new features.\n\n### iCloud Plus: What’s New\nAnnounced by Apple at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), iCloud Plus will arrive on the upcoming macOS Monterey, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 software updates for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, respectively. With iCloud Plus, paid iCloud account holders will receive Hide My Email, Private Relay, and custom email domains. In addition, HomeKit Secure Video will also make an appearance for those with equipment that supports it.\n\n![iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: Apple Privacy](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI4MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDIxIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgODAwIDQyMSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: Apple Privacy](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/apple-privacy-2.jpg)\n\n### Hide My Email\nTo better combat marketers and scammers alike, Hide My Email lets you use temporary Apple email addresses when using Mail and Safari. Messages sent to these addresses are automatically sent to your main email address.\n\nHide My Email is ideally suited for those times when you’re asked to fill out an online form or sign up for a newsletter.\n\nWhat can you do once you get tired of receiving promotional material being sent to the temporary account? Delete it.\n\n### Private Relay\nAnother new security feature, Private Relay, works as a [virtual private network](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/set-up-vpn-on-iphone-or-ipad\/), allowing you to use Safari privately. When turned on, the service encrypts the traffic leaving your device and uses two separate internet relays, so no one knows your location, IP address, and browsing activity.\n\n### Custom Email Domains\nWith an iCloud Plus account, you’ll be able to personalize your iCloud email address using custom email domains. In doing so, you’ll also be able to invite family members to use the same domain with their iCloud Mail accounts.\n\n### HomeKit Secure Video\nFinally, Apple’s adding end-to-end encryption on video taken from HomeKit-compatible cameras. The encryption means only you (and anyone you invite to) can view the video. Better still, video stored in the cloud doesn’t count against your iCloud storage limit.\n\n### iCloud: Features\nThe list of free features in iCloud remains even after the introduction of iCloud Plus. The service offers various features, including [Find My](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/use-apples-find-my-app\/), iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, and much more.\n\n## iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: Prices\nThe new rebranding hasn’t changed the prices on the four offered plans. They are:\n\n- Everyone receives a free iCloud account that includes 5GB of iCloud storage.\n- For \\$0.99\/month, you can get an iCloud Plus account with 50GB of storage.\n- You can get 200GB of iCloud storage, which you can share with your Apple Family, for \\$2.99\/month.\n- Finally, the iCloud Plus (2TB) tier costs \\$9.99\/month, including Family Sharing.\n### What About Apple One?\nThe 200GB and 2TB iCloud Plus accounts are also rolled into the [Apple One](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/subscribe-to-apple-one\/) Family and Apple One Premium offerings, respectively. In addition, you can purchase additional iCloud storage separately to supplement what’s included with your Apple One [plan](https:\/\/www.apple.com\/apple-one\/).\n\n## iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: When\nApple’s likely to release the first public versions of iOS 15 and iPadOS in September, following by an October release of macOS Monterey. Remember: Your paid iCloud account will automatically update to an iCloud Plus account once those software updates arrive.\n\n1 Comment\n\n#### 1 Comment\n1. Theodore Redinbo\n   \n   September 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm\n   \n   If I have 200 GB of I Cloud storage now, and my wife shares her storage on her phone, how will cloud plus change this as this info above doesn’t explain this at all, I’m only using I cloud on my two phones, I believe? Please clear this up.  \n    Thank you.\n   \n   [Reply](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/explainer\/apples-icloud-vs-icloud-plus-what-are-the-differences\/#comment-1120801)\n### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/explainer\/apples-icloud-vs-icloud-plus-what-are-the-differences\/#respond)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/groovy-logo.png)\n\nRelated Items:[Apple](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/apple\/), [icloud](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/tags\/icloud\/)\n\n#### Recommended for you\n- [![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMTgwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzAwIDE4MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Apple-Arcade-Adds-Five-New-Games-300x180.jpeg) ![](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI4MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI4MCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDgwIDgwIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwMDAwIi8+PC9zdmc+)![](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Apple-Arcade-Adds-Five-New-Games-80x80.jpeg)](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/apple-arcade-new-favorite-game\/ \"Apple Arcade is bound to have your new favorite game, with new hits to choose from\")\n  [Apple Arcade is bound to have your new favorite game, with new hits to choose from](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/apple-arcade-new-favorite-game\/)\n- [![Apple iPhone Pocket looks like someone cut up a long sock](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMTgwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzAwIDE4MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Apple iPhone Pocket looks like someone cut up a long sock](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apple-iPhone-Pocket-looks-like-someone-cut-up-a-long-sock-300x180.jpg) ![Apple iPhone Pocket looks like someone cut up a long sock](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI4MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI4MCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDgwIDgwIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwMDAwIi8+PC9zdmc+)![Apple iPhone Pocket looks like someone cut up a long sock](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Apple-iPhone-Pocket-looks-like-someone-cut-up-a-long-sock-80x80.jpg)](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/commentary\/apples-iphone-pocket-proof-lost-touch\/ \"Apple’s $230 iPhone Pocket is proof that the company’s lost touch\")\n  [Apple’s \\$230 iPhone Pocket is proof that the company’s lost touch](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/commentary\/apples-iphone-pocket-proof-lost-touch\/)\n- [![prevent email image downloads](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMTgwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzAwIDE4MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![prevent email image downloads](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/prevent-showing-emails-Proton-Mail-and-Outlook-app-1-300x180.png) ![prevent email image downloads](data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI4MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI4MCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDgwIDgwIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwMDAwIi8+PC9zdmc+)![prevent email image downloads](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/prevent-showing-emails-Proton-Mail-and-Outlook-app-1-80x80.png)](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/prevent-images-loading-email-avoid-tracking\/ \"I prevent images from loading in my email to avoid tracking and you should too\")\n  [I prevent images from loading in my email to avoid tracking and you should too](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/prevent-images-loading-email-avoid-tracking\/)\n\n## Post navigation\n[Here’s How to Use the Mac Markup Feature](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/heres-how-to-use-the-mac-markup-feature\/)\n\n[How to Recover and Delete Photos on Mac and Keep Your Collection Tidy](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/recover-and-delete-photos-on-mac-and-keep-your-collection-tidy\/)\n\n- [Premium\\!](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/support-us\/ \"Premium Subscription\")\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/contact\/ \"How to contact the team at groovyPost\")\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/privacy-policy\/ \"groovyPost Privacy Policy\")\n- [Terms of Service](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/terms\/ \"groovyPost Terms of Service\")\n\nCopyright © 2007-2025 groovyPost™ LLC \\| All Rights Reserved\n\nTo Top","attrs_readable_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/apple-icloud-backup-cloud-featured.jpg)\n\nHave you been wondering about iCloud vs. iCloud Plus. Here’s a look at what’s different about each Apple plan.\n\nWhat’s iCloud vs. iCloud Plus? Probably not what you think.\n\nThis fall, Apple plans on enhancing the paid iCloud tiers it offers, rebranding them iCloud Plus (or iCloud+). No, this won’t give you more storage or let you back up your entire Mac drive in the cloud. And yet, iCloud Plus is packed with some significant new features, and best of all, they won’t cost you any more money. Here’s a look at the differences between the current iCloud service and upcoming iCloud Plus offerings.\n\n## A Name Change and More\nFirst introduced a decade ago, iCloud is Apple’s [cloud storage](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/icloud-storage-how-much-storage-do-you-need\/) and cloud computing service. The only difference between a free iCloud account that everyone gets when purchasing an Apple device and the paid iCloud plans is cloud storage. However, beginning this fall, anyone with a paid iCloud account will see their service rebranded iCloud Plus. For this, besides the new name, paying customers will also receive a few new features.\n\n### iCloud Plus: What’s New\nAnnounced by Apple at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), iCloud Plus will arrive on the upcoming macOS Monterey, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 software updates for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, respectively. With iCloud Plus, paid iCloud account holders will receive Hide My Email, Private Relay, and custom email domains. In addition, HomeKit Secure Video will also make an appearance for those with equipment that supports it.\n\n![iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: Apple Privacy](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/apple-privacy-2.jpg)\n\n### Hide My Email\nTo better combat marketers and scammers alike, Hide My Email lets you use temporary Apple email addresses when using Mail and Safari. Messages sent to these addresses are automatically sent to your main email address.\n\nHide My Email is ideally suited for those times when you’re asked to fill out an online form or sign up for a newsletter.\n\nWhat can you do once you get tired of receiving promotional material being sent to the temporary account? Delete it.\n\n### Private Relay\nAnother new security feature, Private Relay, works as a [virtual private network](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/set-up-vpn-on-iphone-or-ipad\/), allowing you to use Safari privately. When turned on, the service encrypts the traffic leaving your device and uses two separate internet relays, so no one knows your location, IP address, and browsing activity.\n\n### Custom Email Domains\nWith an iCloud Plus account, you’ll be able to personalize your iCloud email address using custom email domains. In doing so, you’ll also be able to invite family members to use the same domain with their iCloud Mail accounts.\n\n### HomeKit Secure Video\nFinally, Apple’s adding end-to-end encryption on video taken from HomeKit-compatible cameras. The encryption means only you (and anyone you invite to) can view the video. Better still, video stored in the cloud doesn’t count against your iCloud storage limit.\n\n### iCloud: Features\nThe list of free features in iCloud remains even after the introduction of iCloud Plus. The service offers various features, including [Find My](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/use-apples-find-my-app\/), iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, and much more.\n\nThe new rebranding hasn’t changed the prices on the four offered plans. They are:\n\n- Everyone receives a free iCloud account that includes 5GB of iCloud storage.\n- For \\$0.99\/month, you can get an iCloud Plus account with 50GB of storage.\n- You can get 200GB of iCloud storage, which you can share with your Apple Family, for \\$2.99\/month.\n- Finally, the iCloud Plus (2TB) tier costs \\$9.99\/month, including Family Sharing.\n### What About Apple One?\nThe 200GB and 2TB iCloud Plus accounts are also rolled into the [Apple One](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/howto\/subscribe-to-apple-one\/) Family and Apple One Premium offerings, respectively. In addition, you can purchase additional iCloud storage separately to supplement what’s included with your Apple One [plan](https:\/\/www.apple.com\/apple-one\/).\n\n## iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: When\nApple’s likely to release the first public versions of iOS 15 and iPadOS in September, following by an October release of macOS Monterey. Remember: Your paid iCloud account will automatically update to an iCloud Plus account once those software updates arrive.\n\n![](https:\/\/www.groovypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/groovy-logo.png)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Have you been wondering about iCloud vs. iCloud Plus. Here’s a look at what’s different about each Apple plan. What’s iCloud vs. iCloud Plus? Probably not what you think. This fall, Apple plans on enhancing the paid iCloud tiers it offers, rebranding them iCloud Plus (or iCloud+). No, this won’t give you more storage or let you back up your entire Mac drive in the cloud. And yet, iCloud Plus is packed with some significant new features, and best of all, they won’t cost you any more money. Here’s a look at the differences between the current iCloud service and upcoming iCloud Plus offerings. A Name Change and More First introduced a decade ago, iCloud is Apple’s cloud storage and cloud computing service. The only difference between a free iCloud account that everyone gets when purchasing an Apple device and the paid iCloud plans is cloud storage. However, beginning this fall, anyone with a paid iCloud account will see their service rebranded iCloud Plus. For this, besides the new name, paying customers will also receive a few new features. iCloud Plus: What’s New Announced by Apple at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), iCloud Plus will arrive on the upcoming macOS Monterey, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 software updates for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, respectively. With iCloud Plus, paid iCloud account holders will receive Hide My Email, Private Relay, and custom email domains. In addition, HomeKit Secure Video will also make an appearance for those with equipment that supports it. Hide My Email To better combat marketers and scammers alike, Hide My Email lets you use temporary Apple email addresses when using Mail and Safari. Messages sent to these addresses are automatically sent to your main email address. Hide My Email is ideally suited for those times when you’re asked to fill out an online form or sign up for a newsletter. What can you do once you get tired of receiving promotional material being sent to the temporary account? Delete it. Private Relay Another new security feature, Private Relay, works as a virtual private network , allowing you to use Safari privately. When turned on, the service encrypts the traffic leaving your device and uses two separate internet relays, so no one knows your location, IP address, and browsing activity. Custom Email Domains With an iCloud Plus account, you’ll be able to personalize your iCloud email address using custom email domains. In doing so, you’ll also be able to invite family members to use the same domain with their iCloud Mail accounts. HomeKit Secure Video Finally, Apple’s adding end-to-end encryption on video taken from HomeKit-compatible cameras. The encryption means only you (and anyone you invite to) can view the video. Better still, video stored in the cloud doesn’t count against your iCloud storage limit. iCloud: Features The list of free features in iCloud remains even after the introduction of iCloud Plus. The service offers various features, including Find My , iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, and much more. The new rebranding hasn’t changed the prices on the four offered plans. They are: Everyone receives a free iCloud account that includes 5GB of iCloud storage. For $0.99/month, you can get an iCloud Plus account with 50GB of storage. You can get 200GB of iCloud storage, which you can share with your Apple Family, for $2.99/month. Finally, the iCloud Plus (2TB) tier costs $9.99/month, including Family Sharing. What About Apple One? The 200GB and 2TB iCloud Plus accounts are also rolled into the Apple One Family and Apple One Premium offerings, respectively. In addition, you can purchase additional iCloud storage separately to supplement what’s included with your Apple One plan . iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: When Apple’s likely to release the first public versions of iOS 15 and iPadOS in September, following by an October release of macOS Monterey. Remember: Your paid iCloud account will automatically update to an iCloud Plus account once those software updates arrive.
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Wolfe](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/author/bryan-wolfe/ "Posts by Bryan M. Wolfe") Updated November 27, 2023 ![](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/apple-icloud-backup-cloud-featured.jpg) Have you been wondering about iCloud vs. iCloud Plus. Here’s a look at what’s different about each Apple plan. What’s iCloud vs. iCloud Plus? Probably not what you think. This fall, Apple plans on enhancing the paid iCloud tiers it offers, rebranding them iCloud Plus (or iCloud+). No, this won’t give you more storage or let you back up your entire Mac drive in the cloud. And yet, iCloud Plus is packed with some significant new features, and best of all, they won’t cost you any more money. Here’s a look at the differences between the current iCloud service and upcoming iCloud Plus offerings. ## A Name Change and More First introduced a decade ago, iCloud is Apple’s [cloud storage](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/icloud-storage-how-much-storage-do-you-need/) and cloud computing service. The only difference between a free iCloud account that everyone gets when purchasing an Apple device and the paid iCloud plans is cloud storage. However, beginning this fall, anyone with a paid iCloud account will see their service rebranded iCloud Plus. For this, besides the new name, paying customers will also receive a few new features. ### iCloud Plus: What’s New Announced by Apple at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), iCloud Plus will arrive on the upcoming macOS Monterey, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 software updates for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, respectively. With iCloud Plus, paid iCloud account holders will receive Hide My Email, Private Relay, and custom email domains. In addition, HomeKit Secure Video will also make an appearance for those with equipment that supports it. ![iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: Apple Privacy](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI4MDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNDIxIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgODAwIDQyMSI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: Apple Privacy](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/apple-privacy-2.jpg) ### Hide My Email To better combat marketers and scammers alike, Hide My Email lets you use temporary Apple email addresses when using Mail and Safari. Messages sent to these addresses are automatically sent to your main email address. Hide My Email is ideally suited for those times when you’re asked to fill out an online form or sign up for a newsletter. What can you do once you get tired of receiving promotional material being sent to the temporary account? Delete it. ### Private Relay Another new security feature, Private Relay, works as a [virtual private network](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-up-vpn-on-iphone-or-ipad/), allowing you to use Safari privately. When turned on, the service encrypts the traffic leaving your device and uses two separate internet relays, so no one knows your location, IP address, and browsing activity. ### Custom Email Domains With an iCloud Plus account, you’ll be able to personalize your iCloud email address using custom email domains. In doing so, you’ll also be able to invite family members to use the same domain with their iCloud Mail accounts. ### HomeKit Secure Video Finally, Apple’s adding end-to-end encryption on video taken from HomeKit-compatible cameras. The encryption means only you (and anyone you invite to) can view the video. Better still, video stored in the cloud doesn’t count against your iCloud storage limit. ### iCloud: Features The list of free features in iCloud remains even after the introduction of iCloud Plus. The service offers various features, including [Find My](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-apples-find-my-app/), iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, and much more. ## iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: Prices The new rebranding hasn’t changed the prices on the four offered plans. They are: - Everyone receives a free iCloud account that includes 5GB of iCloud storage. - For \$0.99/month, you can get an iCloud Plus account with 50GB of storage. - You can get 200GB of iCloud storage, which you can share with your Apple Family, for \$2.99/month. - Finally, the iCloud Plus (2TB) tier costs \$9.99/month, including Family Sharing. ### What About Apple One? The 200GB and 2TB iCloud Plus accounts are also rolled into the [Apple One](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/subscribe-to-apple-one/) Family and Apple One Premium offerings, respectively. In addition, you can purchase additional iCloud storage separately to supplement what’s included with your Apple One [plan](https://www.apple.com/apple-one/). ## iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: When Apple’s likely to release the first public versions of iOS 15 and iPadOS in September, following by an October release of macOS Monterey. Remember: Your paid iCloud account will automatically update to an iCloud Plus account once those software updates arrive. 1 Comment #### 1 Comment 1. Theodore Redinbo September 20, 2021 at 7:00 pm If I have 200 GB of I Cloud storage now, and my wife shares her storage on her phone, how will cloud plus change this as this info above doesn’t explain this at all, I’m only using I cloud on my two phones, I believe? Please clear this up. Thank you. [Reply](https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/apples-icloud-vs-icloud-plus-what-are-the-differences/#comment-1120801) ### Leave a Reply [Cancel reply](https://www.groovypost.com/explainer/apples-icloud-vs-icloud-plus-what-are-the-differences/#respond) ![](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/groovy-logo.png) Related Items:[Apple](https://www.groovypost.com/tags/apple/), [icloud](https://www.groovypost.com/tags/icloud/) #### Recommended for you - [![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMTgwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzAwIDE4MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Apple-Arcade-Adds-Five-New-Games-300x180.jpeg) ![](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI4MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI4MCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDgwIDgwIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwMDAwIi8+PC9zdmc+)![](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Apple-Arcade-Adds-Five-New-Games-80x80.jpeg)](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/apple-arcade-new-favorite-game/ "Apple Arcade is bound to have your new favorite game, with new hits to choose from") [Apple Arcade is bound to have your new favorite game, with new hits to choose from](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/apple-arcade-new-favorite-game/) - [![Apple iPhone Pocket looks like someone cut up a long sock](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMTgwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzAwIDE4MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![Apple iPhone Pocket looks like someone cut up a long sock](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Apple-iPhone-Pocket-looks-like-someone-cut-up-a-long-sock-300x180.jpg) ![Apple iPhone Pocket looks like someone cut up a long sock](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI4MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI4MCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDgwIDgwIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwMDAwIi8+PC9zdmc+)![Apple iPhone Pocket looks like someone cut up a long sock](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Apple-iPhone-Pocket-looks-like-someone-cut-up-a-long-sock-80x80.jpg)](https://www.groovypost.com/commentary/apples-iphone-pocket-proof-lost-touch/ "Apple’s $230 iPhone Pocket is proof that the company’s lost touch") [Apple’s \$230 iPhone Pocket is proof that the company’s lost touch](https://www.groovypost.com/commentary/apples-iphone-pocket-proof-lost-touch/) - [![prevent email image downloads](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSIzMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iMTgwIiB2aWV3Qm94PSIwIDAgMzAwIDE4MCI+PHJlY3Qgd2lkdGg9IjEwMCUiIGhlaWdodD0iMTAwJSIgZmlsbD0iIzAwMDAwMCIvPjwvc3ZnPg==)![prevent email image downloads](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/prevent-showing-emails-Proton-Mail-and-Outlook-app-1-300x180.png) ![prevent email image downloads](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHdpZHRoPSI4MCIgaGVpZ2h0PSI4MCIgdmlld0JveD0iMCAwIDgwIDgwIj48cmVjdCB3aWR0aD0iMTAwJSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxMDAlIiBmaWxsPSIjMDAwMDAwIi8+PC9zdmc+)![prevent email image downloads](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/prevent-showing-emails-Proton-Mail-and-Outlook-app-1-80x80.png)](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/prevent-images-loading-email-avoid-tracking/ "I prevent images from loading in my email to avoid tracking and you should too") [I prevent images from loading in my email to avoid tracking and you should too](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/prevent-images-loading-email-avoid-tracking/) ## Post navigation [Here’s How to Use the Mac Markup Feature](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/heres-how-to-use-the-mac-markup-feature/) [How to Recover and Delete Photos on Mac and Keep Your Collection Tidy](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/recover-and-delete-photos-on-mac-and-keep-your-collection-tidy/) - [Premium\!](https://www.groovypost.com/support-us/ "Premium Subscription") - [Contact Us](https://www.groovypost.com/contact/ "How to contact the team at groovyPost") - [Privacy Policy](https://www.groovypost.com/privacy-policy/ "groovyPost Privacy Policy") - [Terms of Service](https://www.groovypost.com/terms/ "groovyPost Terms of Service") Copyright © 2007-2025 groovyPost™ LLC \\| All Rights Reserved To Top
Readable Markdown	![](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/apple-icloud-backup-cloud-featured.jpg) Have you been wondering about iCloud vs. iCloud Plus. Here’s a look at what’s different about each Apple plan. What’s iCloud vs. iCloud Plus? Probably not what you think. This fall, Apple plans on enhancing the paid iCloud tiers it offers, rebranding them iCloud Plus (or iCloud+). No, this won’t give you more storage or let you back up your entire Mac drive in the cloud. And yet, iCloud Plus is packed with some significant new features, and best of all, they won’t cost you any more money. Here’s a look at the differences between the current iCloud service and upcoming iCloud Plus offerings. ## A Name Change and More First introduced a decade ago, iCloud is Apple’s [cloud storage](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/icloud-storage-how-much-storage-do-you-need/) and cloud computing service. The only difference between a free iCloud account that everyone gets when purchasing an Apple device and the paid iCloud plans is cloud storage. However, beginning this fall, anyone with a paid iCloud account will see their service rebranded iCloud Plus. For this, besides the new name, paying customers will also receive a few new features. ### iCloud Plus: What’s New Announced by Apple at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), iCloud Plus will arrive on the upcoming macOS Monterey, iOS 15, and iPadOS 15 software updates for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, respectively. With iCloud Plus, paid iCloud account holders will receive Hide My Email, Private Relay, and custom email domains. In addition, HomeKit Secure Video will also make an appearance for those with equipment that supports it. ![iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: Apple Privacy](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/apple-privacy-2.jpg) ### Hide My Email To better combat marketers and scammers alike, Hide My Email lets you use temporary Apple email addresses when using Mail and Safari. Messages sent to these addresses are automatically sent to your main email address. Hide My Email is ideally suited for those times when you’re asked to fill out an online form or sign up for a newsletter. What can you do once you get tired of receiving promotional material being sent to the temporary account? Delete it. ### Private Relay Another new security feature, Private Relay, works as a [virtual private network](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/set-up-vpn-on-iphone-or-ipad/), allowing you to use Safari privately. When turned on, the service encrypts the traffic leaving your device and uses two separate internet relays, so no one knows your location, IP address, and browsing activity. ### Custom Email Domains With an iCloud Plus account, you’ll be able to personalize your iCloud email address using custom email domains. In doing so, you’ll also be able to invite family members to use the same domain with their iCloud Mail accounts. ### HomeKit Secure Video Finally, Apple’s adding end-to-end encryption on video taken from HomeKit-compatible cameras. The encryption means only you (and anyone you invite to) can view the video. Better still, video stored in the cloud doesn’t count against your iCloud storage limit. ### iCloud: Features The list of free features in iCloud remains even after the introduction of iCloud Plus. The service offers various features, including [Find My](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/use-apples-find-my-app/), iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, and much more. The new rebranding hasn’t changed the prices on the four offered plans. They are: - Everyone receives a free iCloud account that includes 5GB of iCloud storage. - For \$0.99/month, you can get an iCloud Plus account with 50GB of storage. - You can get 200GB of iCloud storage, which you can share with your Apple Family, for \$2.99/month. - Finally, the iCloud Plus (2TB) tier costs \$9.99/month, including Family Sharing. ### What About Apple One? The 200GB and 2TB iCloud Plus accounts are also rolled into the [Apple One](https://www.groovypost.com/howto/subscribe-to-apple-one/) Family and Apple One Premium offerings, respectively. In addition, you can purchase additional iCloud storage separately to supplement what’s included with your Apple One [plan](https://www.apple.com/apple-one/). ## iCloud vs. iCloud Plus: When Apple’s likely to release the first public versions of iOS 15 and iPadOS in September, following by an October release of macOS Monterey. Remember: Your paid iCloud account will automatically update to an iCloud Plus account once those software updates arrive. ![](https://www.groovypost.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/groovy-logo.png)
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