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Calculated Shard: 197 (from laksa053)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa197.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.imore.com/what-icloud-storage-plan-should-you-get\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.imore.com/what-icloud-storage-plan-should-you-get\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.imore.com\/what-icloud-storage-plan-should-you-get","crawl_time":1775433721,"first_indexed_time":1526836760,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,imore!www,\/what-icloud-storage-plan-should-you-get s443","src_root_hash":"9625122224281232597","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Which iCloud storage plan should you get? | iMore","meta_descriptions":["Which iCloud storage plan is right for your needs? Let's look at the options."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"(Image credit: Apple)\niCloud is Apple's cloud-based storage service. It allows you to securely store your files, photos through\niCloud Photo Library\n, passwords, notes and other kinds of data in the cloud. It offers other features too, like multi-device backup, syncing your calendars and more. You can then access everything from any Apple device, including the latest devices from the brand, like the\niPhone 14 Pro\nand\nMacBook Air with M2\n. It's a great alternative to using one of the\nbest flash drives\ninstead for your iPhone. \nLatest Videos From iMore\nBut which iCloud storage plan should you get? All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you plan to use either the file storage or backup features, that 5GB can vanish in an instant.\nLuckily, Apple provides a number of different paid storage options for its users, which are called iCloud+. So if you're close to your storage limit or have already run out, you might be considering the best Apple iCloud plan to cover your needs. Here's everything you need to know about iCloud+.\nWhat are iCloud's storage tiers?\nApple currently offers four different subscription tiers, one that is the regular, free-to-use iCloud and three paid tiers for iCloud+. These subscriptions can be split between all the devices you're using. This includes iPhones, iPads, Macs, and supported Windows computers.\nNote:\nIf you're on a\nFamily Sharing plan\nand purchase the $2.99 or $9.99\/month plans, you can share your storage space with up to five other family members. While you'll share the total space, everyone will have private iCloud accounts and private storage, and individual members can always buy their own space if necessary.\nFree: 5GB of storage\n$0.99\/month: 50GB of storage\n$2.99\/month: 200GB of storage\n$9.99\/month: 2TB of storage\nHere's what counts toward your iCloud storage space:\nAnything you store in iCloud Drive\nApp data stored in iCloud\nContacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders data stored in iCloud\nPhotos and videos stored in iCloud Photo Library\niPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch backups\nAny tracks you upload to your iCloud Music Library\nDesktop and Documents sync for macOS\nWhich is the best iCloud storage plan for you?\nWhen debating which iCloud storage plan to choose, you should ask yourself a few key questions:\niMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore!\nAre you running out of iCloud storage space due to your iPhone and iPad backups alone?\nDo you use iCloud Drive to store your documents, or do you store files in another cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive?\nDo you use iCloud Photo Library to store your pictures and videos, or another cloud photo service like Google Photos or Dropbox?\nDo you plan to use iCloud's Desktop and Documents feature to sync multiple Macs?\nIf you plan to regularly use iCloud's various features, you'll likely need the storage space to match. \nWho should stick with the free iCloud option?\nIf you only own one\niPhone\nor\niPad\nand don't use many iCloud features, or if you're already heavily invested in a different cloud service, like Dropbox or Google, you can stick with the free iCloud tier — at least for a while. Keep in mind that you'll likely need to back up your iPhone to your Mac, rather than iCloud, as 5GB probably won't be enough storage to back it up online.\nWho should buy the $0.99\/month 50GB plan?\nIf you want to ensure that you can back up your iPhone and\/or iPad without worry, save a few documents in iCloud Drive, and take a reasonable amount of images and video you'd like to sync to iCloud Photo Library, 50GB is a good starting point for most users. That said, you may still want Dropbox or Google if you plan to store a lot of content online or like the security of multiple backups.\nWho should buy the $2.99\/month 200GB plan?\nIf you have multiple Apple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, you'll likely need the 200GB plan for your iCloud storage needs.\nWho should buy the $9.99\/month 2TB plan?\nIf you keep multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices on your account (or have a family with multiple devices), use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and want the flexibility of backing up any number of devices, you'll want the 2TB plan.\nWhat about Apple One's storage plan?\nApple recently revealed a new all-in-one subscription service called Apple One, which bundles a number of Apple's key features together, including iCloud. \nApple One consists of up to six Apple services, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and iCloud storage.\nThere's a total of three plans to choose from, and depending on which one you choose, you'll get more iCloud storage.\nApple One Individual Plan - $14.95\/month\nFirst is the Individual Plan. This subscription offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for just one person. Additionally, you also get access to Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.\nApple One Family Plan - $19.95\/month\nThe Family Plan is where things start to get interesting. This option gives you 200GB of storage on iCloud, plus access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. The difference is that you can share this plan with five other people.\nApple One Premier Plan - $29.95\/month\nThe last option available is the Premier Plan, which offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+. Also, just like the family plan, you can share the Premier Plan with five other people.\nShould you buy Apple One if you're getting more storage?\nIf you're only looking for the best iCloud Storage plan that fits all your needs, and you don't use any of the Apple services Apple One offers, you're better off buying an iCloud storage plan individually.\nMany people don't use services like Apple Arcade or Apple TV+, so getting 50GB of iCloud storage for $0.99 is way cheaper. Plus, even if you also subscribe to Apple Music and buy 50GB of storage is still less expensive to buy them individually.\nIf you have friends and family who are also planning on buying iCloud storage, the Family Plan is great option. Not only you get 200 GB of iCloud storage, but you'll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use.\nThe Premier Plan is also a great option if you need 2TB of space, plus all the other Apple services, including the upcoming\nApple Fitness+\n, which is not available in other plans. And, just like with the family plan, if you plan to split the payment with five other people, it would actually be cheaper than just buying 2TB.\nAlthough, international readers should keep in mind that the Premier Plan will only be available in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.\nCan you sign up for Apple One and buy extra storage?\nYes! If you need additional storage you can buy it separately. The amount of storage you buy adds up to the iCloud storage of your Apple One plan. And the process is the same as you normally would buy iCloud storage.\nHow to buy more iCloud storage\nIf you've decided which is the best iCloud storage plan for you, it's easy to upgrade right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.\nBuy more iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad\nOpen\nSettings\non your iPhone or iPad.\nTap on the\nApple ID banner\nat the top of the screen.\nTap\niCloud\n.\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud\n(Image credit: iMore)\nTap on\nManage Storage\n.\nTap\nChange Storage Plan\n.\nTap on an\navailable plan\nto upgrade your storage.\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap on an available plan\n(Image credit: iMore)\nTap\nBuy\n.\nEnter your iCloud account password\nTap\nOK\n.\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Buy, enter password, tap OK\n(Image credit: iMore)\nBuy more iCloud storage on your Mac\nOpen the\nSystem Preferences\napp.\nSelect the\niCloud\ntab.\nClick on\nManage\n.\nClick the\nChange Storage Plan\nbutton. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.)\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan\n(Image credit: iMore)\nChoose\nyour new plan.\nPress\nDone.\nHow to downgrade storage plans on your iPhone or iPad\nIf you don't need as much storage as you thought, you can downgrade your iCloud storage in much the same way that you can upgrade.\nOpen\nSettings\non your iPhone or iPad.\nTap on the\nApple ID banner\n.\nTap\niCloud\n.\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud\n(Image credit: iMore)\nTap on the\nManage Storage\n.\nTap\nChange Storage Plan\n.\nTap\nDowngrade Options\n.\nHow to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap Downgrade Options\n(Image credit: iMore)\nChoose which plan you want to downgrade to.\nTap\nDone\n.\nTap\nDowngrade\n.\nHow to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Choose plan, tap Done, tap Downgrade\n(Image credit: iMore)\nHow to downgrade storage plans on your Mac\nOpen the\nSystem Preferences\napp.\nSelect the\niCloud\ntab.\nClick on\nManage\n.\nClick the\nChange Storage Plan\nbutton. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.)\nClick the\nDowngrade Options\nbutton.\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan\n(Image credit: iMore)\nChoose your new\nplan\n.\nPress\nDone.\nWhat other iCloud storage options are there?\nIf you're not sold on buying an iCloud storage plan, there are plenty of other cloud storage services available. If you want the best option for your budget, you can check out our guide to\nwhich cloud storage has the best value\n, which covers a range of options, including iCloud, Dropbox and more.\nWhat about iCloud Photo Library?\nYour iCloud Photo Library is where all of your photos are stored within your iCloud account. That means the storage option you choose will cover the Photo Library.\nWe've got plenty of guides to help you get you up-and-running and get the most of the service, including\nhow to set up and use iCloud Photo Library on iPhone and iPad\nand\nhow to back up your iCloud Photo Library\n.","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/sb.scorecardresearch.com\/p\/?c1=2&c2=10055482&cv=4.4.0&cj=1)\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/what-icloud-storage-plan-should-you-get#main)\n\nOpen menu\n\n[![iMore](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/flexiimages\/bpdttrhkb11736938217.svg) iMore](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/)\n\nUK Edition ![flag of GB](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/imore\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/GB.svg)\n\n[![US Edition](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/imore\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/US.svg)US](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/what-icloud-storage-plan-should-you-get)\n\n[![UK Edition](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/imore\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/GB.svg)UK](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/what-icloud-storage-plan-should-you-get)\n\n[![AU Edition](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/imore\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/AU.svg)Australia](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/what-icloud-storage-plan-should-you-get)\n\n[![CA Edition](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/imore\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/CA.svg)Canada](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/what-icloud-storage-plan-should-you-get)\n\n[![IN Edition](https:\/\/vanilla.futurecdn.net\/imore\/media\/shared\/img\/flags\/nosize\/IN.svg)India](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/what-icloud-storage-plan-should-you-get)\n\n[RSS](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/feeds.xml)\n\nSubscribe\n\nSearch\n\n- [iPhone](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/iphone)\n  - 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Learn more with iMore\\!\n\n***\nBy signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/terms-conditions\\\/)  and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/privacy-policy\\\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.\n\nYou are now subscribed\n\nYour newsletter sign-up was successful\n\n***\nAn account already exists for this email address, please log in.\n\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n\niCloud is Apple's cloud-based storage service. It allows you to securely store your files, photos through [iCloud Photo Library](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud-photo-library), passwords, notes and other kinds of data in the cloud. It offers other features too, like multi-device backup, syncing your calendars and more. You can then access everything from any Apple device, including the latest devices from the brand, like the [iPhone 14 Pro](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/iphone-14-pro-review) and [MacBook Air with M2](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/macbook-air-m2-2022-review). It's a great alternative to using one of the [best flash drives](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/best-flash-drives-backing-your-iphone) instead for your iPhone.\n\nLatest Videos From iMore\n\nBut which iCloud storage plan should you get? All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you plan to use either the file storage or backup features, that 5GB can vanish in an instant.\n\nLuckily, Apple provides a number of different paid storage options for its users, which are called iCloud+. So if you're close to your storage limit or have already run out, you might be considering the best Apple iCloud plan to cover your needs. Here's everything you need to know about iCloud+.\n\n## What are iCloud's storage tiers?\nApple currently offers four different subscription tiers, one that is the regular, free-to-use iCloud and three paid tiers for iCloud+. These subscriptions can be split between all the devices you're using. This includes iPhones, iPads, Macs, and supported Windows computers.\n\n**Note:** If you're on a [Family Sharing plan](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/family-sharing) and purchase the \\$2.99 or \\$9.99\/month plans, you can share your storage space with up to five other family members. While you'll share the total space, everyone will have private iCloud accounts and private storage, and individual members can always buy their own space if necessary.\n\n- Free: 5GB of storage\n- \\$0.99\/month: 50GB of storage\n- \\$2.99\/month: 200GB of storage\n- \\$9.99\/month: 2TB of storage\n\nHere's what counts toward your iCloud storage space:\n\n- Anything you store in iCloud Drive\n- App data stored in iCloud\n- Contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders data stored in iCloud\n- Photos and videos stored in iCloud Photo Library\n- iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch backups\n- Any tracks you upload to your iCloud Music Library\n- Desktop and Documents sync for macOS\n## Which is the best iCloud storage plan for you?\nWhen debating which iCloud storage plan to choose, you should ask yourself a few key questions:\n\nMaster your iPhone in minutes\n\niMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore\\!\n\nBy signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/terms-conditions\\\/)  and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\\\/\\\/futureplc.com\\\/privacy-policy\\\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time.\n\n- Are you running out of iCloud storage space due to your iPhone and iPad backups alone?\n- Do you use iCloud Drive to store your documents, or do you store files in another cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive?\n- Do you use iCloud Photo Library to store your pictures and videos, or another cloud photo service like Google Photos or Dropbox?\n- Do you plan to use iCloud's Desktop and Documents feature to sync multiple Macs?\n\nIf you plan to regularly use iCloud's various features, you'll likely need the storage space to match.\n\n### Who should stick with the free iCloud option?\nIf you only own one [iPhone](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/iphone) or [iPad](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/ipad) and don't use many iCloud features, or if you're already heavily invested in a different cloud service, like Dropbox or Google, you can stick with the free iCloud tier — at least for a while. Keep in mind that you'll likely need to back up your iPhone to your Mac, rather than iCloud, as 5GB probably won't be enough storage to back it up online.\n\n### Who should buy the \\$0.99\/month 50GB plan?\nIf you want to ensure that you can back up your iPhone and\/or iPad without worry, save a few documents in iCloud Drive, and take a reasonable amount of images and video you'd like to sync to iCloud Photo Library, 50GB is a good starting point for most users. That said, you may still want Dropbox or Google if you plan to store a lot of content online or like the security of multiple backups.\n\n### Who should buy the \\$2.99\/month 200GB plan?\nIf you have multiple Apple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, you'll likely need the 200GB plan for your iCloud storage needs.\n\n### Who should buy the \\$9.99\/month 2TB plan?\nIf you keep multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices on your account (or have a family with multiple devices), use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and want the flexibility of backing up any number of devices, you'll want the 2TB plan.\n## What about Apple One's storage plan?\nApple recently revealed a new all-in-one subscription service called Apple One, which bundles a number of Apple's key features together, including iCloud.\n\nApple One consists of up to six Apple services, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and iCloud storage.\n\nThere's a total of three plans to choose from, and depending on which one you choose, you'll get more iCloud storage.\n\n### Apple One Individual Plan - \\$14.95\/month\nFirst is the Individual Plan. This subscription offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for just one person. Additionally, you also get access to Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.\n\n### Apple One Family Plan - \\$19.95\/month\nThe Family Plan is where things start to get interesting. This option gives you 200GB of storage on iCloud, plus access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. The difference is that you can share this plan with five other people.\n\n### Apple One Premier Plan - \\$29.95\/month\nThe last option available is the Premier Plan, which offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+. Also, just like the family plan, you can share the Premier Plan with five other people.\n\n### Should you buy Apple One if you're getting more storage?\nIf you're only looking for the best iCloud Storage plan that fits all your needs, and you don't use any of the Apple services Apple One offers, you're better off buying an iCloud storage plan individually.\n\nMany people don't use services like Apple Arcade or Apple TV+, so getting 50GB of iCloud storage for \\$0.99 is way cheaper. Plus, even if you also subscribe to Apple Music and buy 50GB of storage is still less expensive to buy them individually.\n\nIf you have friends and family who are also planning on buying iCloud storage, the Family Plan is great option. Not only you get 200 GB of iCloud storage, but you'll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use.\n\nThe Premier Plan is also a great option if you need 2TB of space, plus all the other Apple services, including the upcoming [Apple Fitness+](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/apple-fitness-plus), which is not available in other plans. And, just like with the family plan, if you plan to split the payment with five other people, it would actually be cheaper than just buying 2TB.\n\nAlthough, international readers should keep in mind that the Premier Plan will only be available in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.\n\n### Can you sign up for Apple One and buy extra storage?\nYes! If you need additional storage you can buy it separately. The amount of storage you buy adds up to the iCloud storage of your Apple One plan. And the process is the same as you normally would buy iCloud storage.\n## How to buy more iCloud storage\nIf you've decided which is the best iCloud storage plan for you, it's easy to upgrade right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.\n\n### Buy more iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad\n1. Open **Settings** on your iPhone or iPad.\n2. Tap on the **Apple ID banner** at the top of the screen.\n3. Tap **iCloud**.\n\n![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AmuEVYNqYJtD5EnrNPr7cZ.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. Tap on **Manage Storage**.\n2. Tap **Change Storage Plan**.\n3. Tap on an **available plan** to upgrade your storage.\n\n![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap on an available plan](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D7gkycg7sCHsjWuKmnv8X5.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap on an available plan (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. Tap **Buy**.\n2. Enter your iCloud account password\n3. Tap **OK**.\n\n![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Buy, enter password, tap OK](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UEVAa4PsHCzF9CshsR3JXR.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Buy, enter password, tap OK (Image credit: iMore)\n### Buy more iCloud storage on your Mac\n1. Open the **System Preferences** app.\n2. Select the **iCloud** tab.\n3. Click on **Manage**.\n4. Click the **Change Storage Plan** button. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.)\n\n![How to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dzHNCtqwHHfntHPQa4NLCE.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. **Choose** your new plan.\n2. Press **Done.**\n\n### How to downgrade storage plans on your iPhone or iPad\nIf you don't need as much storage as you thought, you can downgrade your iCloud storage in much the same way that you can upgrade.\n\n1. Open **Settings** on your iPhone or iPad.\n2. Tap on the **Apple ID banner**.\n3. Tap **iCloud**.\n\n![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AmuEVYNqYJtD5EnrNPr7cZ.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. Tap on the **Manage Storage**.\n2. Tap **Change Storage Plan**.\n3. Tap **Downgrade Options**.\n\n![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap Downgrade Options](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tgDdyJkpsgkG9YWc9hsN7E.jpg)\n\nHow to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap Downgrade Options (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. Choose which plan you want to downgrade to.\n2. Tap **Done**.\n3. Tap **Downgrade**.\n\n![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Choose plan, tap Done, tap Downgrade](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pwNJ3Jaecs2x7bUp2C8t3e.jpg)\n\nHow to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Choose plan, tap Done, tap Downgrade (Image credit: iMore)\n### How to downgrade storage plans on your Mac\n1. Open the **System Preferences** app.\n2. Select the **iCloud** tab.\n3. Click on **Manage**.\n4. Click the **Change Storage Plan** button. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.)\n5. Click the **Downgrade Options** button.\n\n![How to downgrade storage plans on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dzHNCtqwHHfntHPQa4NLCE.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. Choose your new **plan**.\n2. Press **Done.**\n## What other iCloud storage options are there?\nIf you're not sold on buying an iCloud storage plan, there are plenty of other cloud storage services available. If you want the best option for your budget, you can check out our guide to [which cloud storage has the best value](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/which-cloud-storage-has-best-value), which covers a range of options, including iCloud, Dropbox and more.\n\n## What about iCloud Photo Library?\nYour iCloud Photo Library is where all of your photos are stored within your iCloud account. That means the storage option you choose will cover the Photo Library.\n\nWe've got plenty of guides to help you get you up-and-running and get the most of the service, including [how to set up and use iCloud Photo Library on iPhone and iPad](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-to-set-up-use-icloud-photo-library-iphone-and-ipad) and [how to back up your iCloud Photo Library](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/how-to-back-up-icloud-photo-library).\n\n![Sergio Velasquez](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ff8oAF3KCTAta3gYNchMzc.jpg)\n\n[Sergio Velasquez](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/author\/sergio-velasquez)\n\nLatest in iCloud\n\n[![iCloud on iPhone in hand](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W8dZEqBHhToZC75tMSCgFM.jpeg) iCloud Apple could face a class action lawsuit over iCloud's 5GB free plan and limitations on what third-party alternatives can back up](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/apple-could-face-a-class-action-lawsuit-over-iclouds-5gb-free-plan-and-limitations-on-what-third-party-alternatives-can-back-up \"Apple could face a class action lawsuit over iCloud's 5GB free plan and limitations on what third-party alternatives can back up\")\n\n[![Cerabyte ceramic tile](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/kN6LgyCmJnwUaADDwRqkqK.jpg) iCloud 10TB ceramic storage might be the future of iCloud storage](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/10tb-ceramic-storage-might-be-the-future-of-icloud-storage \"10TB ceramic storage might be the future of iCloud storage\")\n\n[![iCloud on iPhone in hand](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/W8dZEqBHhToZC75tMSCgFM.jpeg) iCloud Apple's iCloud Plus plans now stretch to a whopping 12TB](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/apples-icloud-plus-plans-now-stretch-to-a-whopping-12tb \"Apple's iCloud Plus plans now stretch to a whopping 12TB\")\n\n[![Organizing photos on iPhone and iPad](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/K5T8SC79VaEN84HpSpnwAa.png) iCloud Apple backed out of a controversial child protection feature and now we know why](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/apple-backed-out-of-a-controversial-child-protection-feature-and-now-we-know-why \"Apple backed out of a controversial child protection feature and now we know why\")\n\n[![Ford bronco app on an iPhone in front of a bronco](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RNuTs8JMGkVJNwG8LnkwbS.jpg) iCloud Thanks to Apple, you'll likely want to subscribe to your next Ford](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/thanks-to-apple-youll-likely-have-to-subscribe-to-your-next-ford \"Thanks to Apple, you'll likely want to subscribe to your next Ford\")\n\n[![iCloud Sign in](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/B5SYVPmGzLEhEsUoiJ5otN.jpg) iCloud Apple's iCloud storage just got more expensive in these countries](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud\/apples-icloud-storage-just-got-more-expensive-in-these-countries \"Apple's iCloud storage just got more expensive in these countries\")\n\nLatest in How to\n\n[![iPhone 16 Event Invite It\\&\\#039;s Glowtime](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/4Hj6cNoamM6knaf8SRRtR6.jpg) Apple How to watch the iPhone 16 Glowtime reveal event - 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Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.","attrs_readable_markdown":"![Screenshot of Apple\\&\\#039;s iCloud logo](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Cdpw6TMsvTS3tPWmYuVXz6.png)\n\n(Image credit: Apple)\n\niCloud is Apple's cloud-based storage service. It allows you to securely store your files, photos through [iCloud Photo Library](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/icloud-photo-library), passwords, notes and other kinds of data in the cloud. It offers other features too, like multi-device backup, syncing your calendars and more. You can then access everything from any Apple device, including the latest devices from the brand, like the [iPhone 14 Pro](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/iphone-14-pro-review) and [MacBook Air with M2](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/macbook-air-m2-2022-review). It's a great alternative to using one of the [best flash drives](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/best-flash-drives-backing-your-iphone) instead for your iPhone.\n\nLatest Videos From iMore\n\nBut which iCloud storage plan should you get? All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you plan to use either the file storage or backup features, that 5GB can vanish in an instant.\n\nLuckily, Apple provides a number of different paid storage options for its users, which are called iCloud+. So if you're close to your storage limit or have already run out, you might be considering the best Apple iCloud plan to cover your needs. Here's everything you need to know about iCloud+.\n\n## What are iCloud's storage tiers?\nApple currently offers four different subscription tiers, one that is the regular, free-to-use iCloud and three paid tiers for iCloud+. These subscriptions can be split between all the devices you're using. This includes iPhones, iPads, Macs, and supported Windows computers.\n\n**Note:** If you're on a [Family Sharing plan](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/family-sharing) and purchase the \\$2.99 or \\$9.99\/month plans, you can share your storage space with up to five other family members. While you'll share the total space, everyone will have private iCloud accounts and private storage, and individual members can always buy their own space if necessary.\n\n- Free: 5GB of storage\n- \\$0.99\/month: 50GB of storage\n- \\$2.99\/month: 200GB of storage\n- \\$9.99\/month: 2TB of storage\n\nHere's what counts toward your iCloud storage space:\n\n- Anything you store in iCloud Drive\n- App data stored in iCloud\n- Contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders data stored in iCloud\n- Photos and videos stored in iCloud Photo Library\n- iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch backups\n- Any tracks you upload to your iCloud Music Library\n- Desktop and Documents sync for macOS\n## Which is the best iCloud storage plan for you?\nWhen debating which iCloud storage plan to choose, you should ask yourself a few key questions:\n\niMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore\\!\n\n- Are you running out of iCloud storage space due to your iPhone and iPad backups alone?\n- Do you use iCloud Drive to store your documents, or do you store files in another cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive?\n- Do you use iCloud Photo Library to store your pictures and videos, or another cloud photo service like Google Photos or Dropbox?\n- Do you plan to use iCloud's Desktop and Documents feature to sync multiple Macs?\n\nIf you plan to regularly use iCloud's various features, you'll likely need the storage space to match.\n\n### Who should stick with the free iCloud option?\nIf you only own one [iPhone](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/iphone) or [iPad](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/ipad) and don't use many iCloud features, or if you're already heavily invested in a different cloud service, like Dropbox or Google, you can stick with the free iCloud tier — at least for a while. Keep in mind that you'll likely need to back up your iPhone to your Mac, rather than iCloud, as 5GB probably won't be enough storage to back it up online.\n\n### Who should buy the \\$0.99\/month 50GB plan?\nIf you want to ensure that you can back up your iPhone and\/or iPad without worry, save a few documents in iCloud Drive, and take a reasonable amount of images and video you'd like to sync to iCloud Photo Library, 50GB is a good starting point for most users. That said, you may still want Dropbox or Google if you plan to store a lot of content online or like the security of multiple backups.\n\n### Who should buy the \\$2.99\/month 200GB plan?\nIf you have multiple Apple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, you'll likely need the 200GB plan for your iCloud storage needs.\n\n### Who should buy the \\$9.99\/month 2TB plan?\nIf you keep multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices on your account (or have a family with multiple devices), use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and want the flexibility of backing up any number of devices, you'll want the 2TB plan.\n## What about Apple One's storage plan?\nApple recently revealed a new all-in-one subscription service called Apple One, which bundles a number of Apple's key features together, including iCloud.\n\nApple One consists of up to six Apple services, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and iCloud storage.\n\nThere's a total of three plans to choose from, and depending on which one you choose, you'll get more iCloud storage.\n\n### Apple One Individual Plan - \\$14.95\/month\nFirst is the Individual Plan. This subscription offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for just one person. Additionally, you also get access to Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.\n\n### Apple One Family Plan - \\$19.95\/month\nThe Family Plan is where things start to get interesting. This option gives you 200GB of storage on iCloud, plus access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. The difference is that you can share this plan with five other people.\n\n### Apple One Premier Plan - \\$29.95\/month\nThe last option available is the Premier Plan, which offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+. Also, just like the family plan, you can share the Premier Plan with five other people.\n\n### Should you buy Apple One if you're getting more storage?\nIf you're only looking for the best iCloud Storage plan that fits all your needs, and you don't use any of the Apple services Apple One offers, you're better off buying an iCloud storage plan individually.\n\nMany people don't use services like Apple Arcade or Apple TV+, so getting 50GB of iCloud storage for \\$0.99 is way cheaper. Plus, even if you also subscribe to Apple Music and buy 50GB of storage is still less expensive to buy them individually.\n\nIf you have friends and family who are also planning on buying iCloud storage, the Family Plan is great option. Not only you get 200 GB of iCloud storage, but you'll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use.\n\nThe Premier Plan is also a great option if you need 2TB of space, plus all the other Apple services, including the upcoming [Apple Fitness+](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/apple-fitness-plus), which is not available in other plans. And, just like with the family plan, if you plan to split the payment with five other people, it would actually be cheaper than just buying 2TB.\n\nAlthough, international readers should keep in mind that the Premier Plan will only be available in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.\n\n### Can you sign up for Apple One and buy extra storage?\nYes! If you need additional storage you can buy it separately. The amount of storage you buy adds up to the iCloud storage of your Apple One plan. And the process is the same as you normally would buy iCloud storage.\n## How to buy more iCloud storage\nIf you've decided which is the best iCloud storage plan for you, it's easy to upgrade right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.\n\n### Buy more iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad\n1. Open **Settings** on your iPhone or iPad.\n2. Tap on the **Apple ID banner** at the top of the screen.\n3. Tap **iCloud**.\n\n![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AmuEVYNqYJtD5EnrNPr7cZ.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. Tap on **Manage Storage**.\n2. Tap **Change Storage Plan**.\n3. Tap on an **available plan** to upgrade your storage.\n\n![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap on an available plan](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/D7gkycg7sCHsjWuKmnv8X5.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap on an available plan (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. Tap **Buy**.\n2. Enter your iCloud account password\n3. Tap **OK**.\n\n![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Buy, enter password, tap OK](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/UEVAa4PsHCzF9CshsR3JXR.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Buy, enter password, tap OK (Image credit: iMore)\n### Buy more iCloud storage on your Mac\n1. Open the **System Preferences** app.\n2. Select the **iCloud** tab.\n3. Click on **Manage**.\n4. Click the **Change Storage Plan** button. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.)\n\n![How to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dzHNCtqwHHfntHPQa4NLCE.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. **Choose** your new plan.\n2. Press **Done.**\n\n### How to downgrade storage plans on your iPhone or iPad\nIf you don't need as much storage as you thought, you can downgrade your iCloud storage in much the same way that you can upgrade.\n\n1. Open **Settings** on your iPhone or iPad.\n2. Tap on the **Apple ID banner**.\n3. Tap **iCloud**.\n\n![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/AmuEVYNqYJtD5EnrNPr7cZ.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. Tap on the **Manage Storage**.\n2. Tap **Change Storage Plan**.\n3. Tap **Downgrade Options**.\n\n![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap Downgrade Options](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/tgDdyJkpsgkG9YWc9hsN7E.jpg)\n\nHow to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap Downgrade Options (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. Choose which plan you want to downgrade to.\n2. Tap **Done**.\n3. Tap **Downgrade**.\n\n![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Choose plan, tap Done, tap Downgrade](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/pwNJ3Jaecs2x7bUp2C8t3e.jpg)\n\nHow to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Choose plan, tap Done, tap Downgrade (Image credit: iMore)\n### How to downgrade storage plans on your Mac\n1. Open the **System Preferences** app.\n2. Select the **iCloud** tab.\n3. Click on **Manage**.\n4. Click the **Change Storage Plan** button. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.)\n5. Click the **Downgrade Options** button.\n\n![How to downgrade storage plans on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan](https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dzHNCtqwHHfntHPQa4NLCE.jpg)\n\nHow to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan (Image credit: iMore)\n\n1. Choose your new **plan**.\n2. Press **Done.**\n## What other iCloud storage options are there?\nIf you're not sold on buying an iCloud storage plan, there are plenty of other cloud storage services available. If you want the best option for your budget, you can check out our guide to [which cloud storage has the best value](https:\/\/www.imore.com\/which-cloud-storage-has-best-value), which covers a range of options, including iCloud, Dropbox and more.\n\n## What about iCloud Photo Library?\nYour iCloud Photo Library is where all of your photos are stored within your iCloud account. 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Boilerpipe Text	(Image credit: Apple) iCloud is Apple's cloud-based storage service. It allows you to securely store your files, photos through iCloud Photo Library , passwords, notes and other kinds of data in the cloud. It offers other features too, like multi-device backup, syncing your calendars and more. You can then access everything from any Apple device, including the latest devices from the brand, like the iPhone 14 Pro and MacBook Air with M2 . It's a great alternative to using one of the best flash drives instead for your iPhone. Latest Videos From iMore But which iCloud storage plan should you get? All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you plan to use either the file storage or backup features, that 5GB can vanish in an instant. Luckily, Apple provides a number of different paid storage options for its users, which are called iCloud+. So if you're close to your storage limit or have already run out, you might be considering the best Apple iCloud plan to cover your needs. Here's everything you need to know about iCloud+. What are iCloud's storage tiers? Apple currently offers four different subscription tiers, one that is the regular, free-to-use iCloud and three paid tiers for iCloud+. These subscriptions can be split between all the devices you're using. This includes iPhones, iPads, Macs, and supported Windows computers. Note: If you're on a Family Sharing plan and purchase the $2.99 or $9.99/month plans, you can share your storage space with up to five other family members. While you'll share the total space, everyone will have private iCloud accounts and private storage, and individual members can always buy their own space if necessary. Free: 5GB of storage $0.99/month: 50GB of storage $2.99/month: 200GB of storage $9.99/month: 2TB of storage Here's what counts toward your iCloud storage space: Anything you store in iCloud Drive App data stored in iCloud Contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders data stored in iCloud Photos and videos stored in iCloud Photo Library iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch backups Any tracks you upload to your iCloud Music Library Desktop and Documents sync for macOS Which is the best iCloud storage plan for you? When debating which iCloud storage plan to choose, you should ask yourself a few key questions: iMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore! Are you running out of iCloud storage space due to your iPhone and iPad backups alone? Do you use iCloud Drive to store your documents, or do you store files in another cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive? Do you use iCloud Photo Library to store your pictures and videos, or another cloud photo service like Google Photos or Dropbox? Do you plan to use iCloud's Desktop and Documents feature to sync multiple Macs? If you plan to regularly use iCloud's various features, you'll likely need the storage space to match. Who should stick with the free iCloud option? If you only own one iPhone or iPad and don't use many iCloud features, or if you're already heavily invested in a different cloud service, like Dropbox or Google, you can stick with the free iCloud tier — at least for a while. Keep in mind that you'll likely need to back up your iPhone to your Mac, rather than iCloud, as 5GB probably won't be enough storage to back it up online. Who should buy the $0.99/month 50GB plan? If you want to ensure that you can back up your iPhone and/or iPad without worry, save a few documents in iCloud Drive, and take a reasonable amount of images and video you'd like to sync to iCloud Photo Library, 50GB is a good starting point for most users. That said, you may still want Dropbox or Google if you plan to store a lot of content online or like the security of multiple backups. Who should buy the $2.99/month 200GB plan? If you have multiple Apple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, you'll likely need the 200GB plan for your iCloud storage needs. Who should buy the $9.99/month 2TB plan? If you keep multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices on your account (or have a family with multiple devices), use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and want the flexibility of backing up any number of devices, you'll want the 2TB plan. What about Apple One's storage plan? Apple recently revealed a new all-in-one subscription service called Apple One, which bundles a number of Apple's key features together, including iCloud. Apple One consists of up to six Apple services, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and iCloud storage. There's a total of three plans to choose from, and depending on which one you choose, you'll get more iCloud storage. Apple One Individual Plan - $14.95/month First is the Individual Plan. This subscription offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for just one person. Additionally, you also get access to Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade. Apple One Family Plan - $19.95/month The Family Plan is where things start to get interesting. This option gives you 200GB of storage on iCloud, plus access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. The difference is that you can share this plan with five other people. Apple One Premier Plan - $29.95/month The last option available is the Premier Plan, which offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+. Also, just like the family plan, you can share the Premier Plan with five other people. Should you buy Apple One if you're getting more storage? If you're only looking for the best iCloud Storage plan that fits all your needs, and you don't use any of the Apple services Apple One offers, you're better off buying an iCloud storage plan individually. Many people don't use services like Apple Arcade or Apple TV+, so getting 50GB of iCloud storage for $0.99 is way cheaper. Plus, even if you also subscribe to Apple Music and buy 50GB of storage is still less expensive to buy them individually. If you have friends and family who are also planning on buying iCloud storage, the Family Plan is great option. Not only you get 200 GB of iCloud storage, but you'll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use. The Premier Plan is also a great option if you need 2TB of space, plus all the other Apple services, including the upcoming Apple Fitness+ , which is not available in other plans. And, just like with the family plan, if you plan to split the payment with five other people, it would actually be cheaper than just buying 2TB. Although, international readers should keep in mind that the Premier Plan will only be available in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. Can you sign up for Apple One and buy extra storage? Yes! If you need additional storage you can buy it separately. The amount of storage you buy adds up to the iCloud storage of your Apple One plan. And the process is the same as you normally would buy iCloud storage. How to buy more iCloud storage If you've decided which is the best iCloud storage plan for you, it's easy to upgrade right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Buy more iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on the Apple ID banner at the top of the screen. Tap iCloud . How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud (Image credit: iMore) Tap on Manage Storage . Tap Change Storage Plan . Tap on an available plan to upgrade your storage. How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap on an available plan (Image credit: iMore) Tap Buy . Enter your iCloud account password Tap OK . How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Buy, enter password, tap OK (Image credit: iMore) Buy more iCloud storage on your Mac Open the System Preferences app. Select the iCloud tab. Click on Manage . Click the Change Storage Plan button. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.) How to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan (Image credit: iMore) Choose your new plan. Press Done. How to downgrade storage plans on your iPhone or iPad If you don't need as much storage as you thought, you can downgrade your iCloud storage in much the same way that you can upgrade. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on the Apple ID banner . Tap iCloud . How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud (Image credit: iMore) Tap on the Manage Storage . Tap Change Storage Plan . Tap Downgrade Options . How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap Downgrade Options (Image credit: iMore) Choose which plan you want to downgrade to. Tap Done . Tap Downgrade . How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Choose plan, tap Done, tap Downgrade (Image credit: iMore) How to downgrade storage plans on your Mac Open the System Preferences app. Select the iCloud tab. Click on Manage . Click the Change Storage Plan button. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.) Click the Downgrade Options button. How to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan (Image credit: iMore) Choose your new plan . Press Done. What other iCloud storage options are there? If you're not sold on buying an iCloud storage plan, there are plenty of other cloud storage services available. If you want the best option for your budget, you can check out our guide to which cloud storage has the best value , which covers a range of options, including iCloud, Dropbox and more. What about iCloud Photo Library? Your iCloud Photo Library is where all of your photos are stored within your iCloud account. That means the storage option you choose will cover the Photo Library. We've got plenty of guides to help you get you up-and-running and get the most of the service, including how to set up and use iCloud Photo Library on iPhone and iPad and how to back up your iCloud Photo Library .
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Learn more with iMore\! * By signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/) and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful * An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter iCloud is Apple's cloud-based storage service. It allows you to securely store your files, photos through [iCloud Photo Library](https://www.imore.com/icloud-photo-library), passwords, notes and other kinds of data in the cloud. It offers other features too, like multi-device backup, syncing your calendars and more. You can then access everything from any Apple device, including the latest devices from the brand, like the [iPhone 14 Pro](https://www.imore.com/iphone-14-pro-review) and [MacBook Air with M2](https://www.imore.com/macbook-air-m2-2022-review). It's a great alternative to using one of the [best flash drives](https://www.imore.com/best-flash-drives-backing-your-iphone) instead for your iPhone. Latest Videos From iMore But which iCloud storage plan should you get? All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you plan to use either the file storage or backup features, that 5GB can vanish in an instant. Luckily, Apple provides a number of different paid storage options for its users, which are called iCloud+. So if you're close to your storage limit or have already run out, you might be considering the best Apple iCloud plan to cover your needs. Here's everything you need to know about iCloud+. ## What are iCloud's storage tiers? Apple currently offers four different subscription tiers, one that is the regular, free-to-use iCloud and three paid tiers for iCloud+. These subscriptions can be split between all the devices you're using. This includes iPhones, iPads, Macs, and supported Windows computers. Note: If you're on a [Family Sharing plan](https://www.imore.com/family-sharing) and purchase the \$2.99 or \$9.99/month plans, you can share your storage space with up to five other family members. While you'll share the total space, everyone will have private iCloud accounts and private storage, and individual members can always buy their own space if necessary. - Free: 5GB of storage - \$0.99/month: 50GB of storage - \$2.99/month: 200GB of storage - \$9.99/month: 2TB of storage Here's what counts toward your iCloud storage space: - Anything you store in iCloud Drive - App data stored in iCloud - Contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders data stored in iCloud - Photos and videos stored in iCloud Photo Library - iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch backups - Any tracks you upload to your iCloud Music Library - Desktop and Documents sync for macOS ## Which is the best iCloud storage plan for you? When debating which iCloud storage plan to choose, you should ask yourself a few key questions: Master your iPhone in minutes iMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore\! By signing up, you agree to our [Terms of services](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/terms-conditions\/) and acknowledge that you have read our [Privacy Notice](https:\/\/futureplc.com\/privacy-policy\/). You also agree to receive marketing emails from us that may include promotions from our trusted partners and sponsors, which you can unsubscribe from at any time. - Are you running out of iCloud storage space due to your iPhone and iPad backups alone? - Do you use iCloud Drive to store your documents, or do you store files in another cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive? - Do you use iCloud Photo Library to store your pictures and videos, or another cloud photo service like Google Photos or Dropbox? - Do you plan to use iCloud's Desktop and Documents feature to sync multiple Macs? If you plan to regularly use iCloud's various features, you'll likely need the storage space to match. ### Who should stick with the free iCloud option? If you only own one [iPhone](https://www.imore.com/iphone) or [iPad](https://www.imore.com/ipad) and don't use many iCloud features, or if you're already heavily invested in a different cloud service, like Dropbox or Google, you can stick with the free iCloud tier — at least for a while. Keep in mind that you'll likely need to back up your iPhone to your Mac, rather than iCloud, as 5GB probably won't be enough storage to back it up online. ### Who should buy the \$0.99/month 50GB plan? If you want to ensure that you can back up your iPhone and/or iPad without worry, save a few documents in iCloud Drive, and take a reasonable amount of images and video you'd like to sync to iCloud Photo Library, 50GB is a good starting point for most users. That said, you may still want Dropbox or Google if you plan to store a lot of content online or like the security of multiple backups. ### Who should buy the \$2.99/month 200GB plan? If you have multiple Apple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, you'll likely need the 200GB plan for your iCloud storage needs. ### Who should buy the \$9.99/month 2TB plan? If you keep multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices on your account (or have a family with multiple devices), use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and want the flexibility of backing up any number of devices, you'll want the 2TB plan. ## What about Apple One's storage plan? Apple recently revealed a new all-in-one subscription service called Apple One, which bundles a number of Apple's key features together, including iCloud. Apple One consists of up to six Apple services, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and iCloud storage. There's a total of three plans to choose from, and depending on which one you choose, you'll get more iCloud storage. ### Apple One Individual Plan - \$14.95/month First is the Individual Plan. This subscription offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for just one person. Additionally, you also get access to Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade. ### Apple One Family Plan - \$19.95/month The Family Plan is where things start to get interesting. This option gives you 200GB of storage on iCloud, plus access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. The difference is that you can share this plan with five other people. ### Apple One Premier Plan - \$29.95/month The last option available is the Premier Plan, which offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+. Also, just like the family plan, you can share the Premier Plan with five other people. ### Should you buy Apple One if you're getting more storage? If you're only looking for the best iCloud Storage plan that fits all your needs, and you don't use any of the Apple services Apple One offers, you're better off buying an iCloud storage plan individually. Many people don't use services like Apple Arcade or Apple TV+, so getting 50GB of iCloud storage for \$0.99 is way cheaper. Plus, even if you also subscribe to Apple Music and buy 50GB of storage is still less expensive to buy them individually. If you have friends and family who are also planning on buying iCloud storage, the Family Plan is great option. Not only you get 200 GB of iCloud storage, but you'll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use. The Premier Plan is also a great option if you need 2TB of space, plus all the other Apple services, including the upcoming [Apple Fitness+](https://www.imore.com/apple-fitness-plus), which is not available in other plans. And, just like with the family plan, if you plan to split the payment with five other people, it would actually be cheaper than just buying 2TB. Although, international readers should keep in mind that the Premier Plan will only be available in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. ### Can you sign up for Apple One and buy extra storage? Yes! If you need additional storage you can buy it separately. The amount of storage you buy adds up to the iCloud storage of your Apple One plan. And the process is the same as you normally would buy iCloud storage. ## How to buy more iCloud storage If you've decided which is the best iCloud storage plan for you, it's easy to upgrade right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. ### Buy more iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad 1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Tap on the Apple ID banner at the top of the screen. 3. Tap iCloud. ![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AmuEVYNqYJtD5EnrNPr7cZ.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud (Image credit: iMore) 1. Tap on Manage Storage. 2. Tap Change Storage Plan. 3. Tap on an available plan to upgrade your storage. ![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap on an available plan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D7gkycg7sCHsjWuKmnv8X5.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap on an available plan (Image credit: iMore) 1. Tap Buy. 2. Enter your iCloud account password 3. Tap OK. ![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Buy, enter password, tap OK](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UEVAa4PsHCzF9CshsR3JXR.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Buy, enter password, tap OK (Image credit: iMore) ### Buy more iCloud storage on your Mac 1. Open the System Preferences app. 2. Select the iCloud tab. 3. Click on Manage. 4. Click the Change Storage Plan button. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.) ![How to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dzHNCtqwHHfntHPQa4NLCE.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan (Image credit: iMore) 1. Choose your new plan. 2. Press Done. ### How to downgrade storage plans on your iPhone or iPad If you don't need as much storage as you thought, you can downgrade your iCloud storage in much the same way that you can upgrade. 1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Tap on the Apple ID banner. 3. Tap iCloud. ![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AmuEVYNqYJtD5EnrNPr7cZ.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud (Image credit: iMore) 1. Tap on the Manage Storage. 2. Tap Change Storage Plan. 3. Tap Downgrade Options. ![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap Downgrade Options](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tgDdyJkpsgkG9YWc9hsN7E.jpg) How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap Downgrade Options (Image credit: iMore) 1. Choose which plan you want to downgrade to. 2. Tap Done. 3. Tap Downgrade. ![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Choose plan, tap Done, tap Downgrade](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pwNJ3Jaecs2x7bUp2C8t3e.jpg) How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Choose plan, tap Done, tap Downgrade (Image credit: iMore) ### How to downgrade storage plans on your Mac 1. Open the System Preferences app. 2. Select the iCloud tab. 3. Click on Manage. 4. Click the Change Storage Plan button. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.) 5. Click the Downgrade Options button. ![How to downgrade storage plans on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dzHNCtqwHHfntHPQa4NLCE.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan (Image credit: iMore) 1. Choose your new plan. 2. Press Done. ## What other iCloud storage options are there? If you're not sold on buying an iCloud storage plan, there are plenty of other cloud storage services available. If you want the best option for your budget, you can check out our guide to [which cloud storage has the best value](https://www.imore.com/which-cloud-storage-has-best-value), which covers a range of options, including iCloud, Dropbox and more. ## What about iCloud Photo Library? Your iCloud Photo Library is where all of your photos are stored within your iCloud account. That means the storage option you choose will cover the Photo Library. 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Readable Markdown	![Screenshot of Apple\&\#039;s iCloud logo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cdpw6TMsvTS3tPWmYuVXz6.png) (Image credit: Apple) iCloud is Apple's cloud-based storage service. It allows you to securely store your files, photos through [iCloud Photo Library](https://www.imore.com/icloud-photo-library), passwords, notes and other kinds of data in the cloud. It offers other features too, like multi-device backup, syncing your calendars and more. You can then access everything from any Apple device, including the latest devices from the brand, like the [iPhone 14 Pro](https://www.imore.com/iphone-14-pro-review) and [MacBook Air with M2](https://www.imore.com/macbook-air-m2-2022-review). It's a great alternative to using one of the [best flash drives](https://www.imore.com/best-flash-drives-backing-your-iphone) instead for your iPhone. Latest Videos From iMore But which iCloud storage plan should you get? All iCloud accounts get 5GB of online storage space for free, but if you plan to use either the file storage or backup features, that 5GB can vanish in an instant. Luckily, Apple provides a number of different paid storage options for its users, which are called iCloud+. So if you're close to your storage limit or have already run out, you might be considering the best Apple iCloud plan to cover your needs. Here's everything you need to know about iCloud+. ## What are iCloud's storage tiers? Apple currently offers four different subscription tiers, one that is the regular, free-to-use iCloud and three paid tiers for iCloud+. These subscriptions can be split between all the devices you're using. This includes iPhones, iPads, Macs, and supported Windows computers. Note: If you're on a [Family Sharing plan](https://www.imore.com/family-sharing) and purchase the \$2.99 or \$9.99/month plans, you can share your storage space with up to five other family members. While you'll share the total space, everyone will have private iCloud accounts and private storage, and individual members can always buy their own space if necessary. - Free: 5GB of storage - \$0.99/month: 50GB of storage - \$2.99/month: 200GB of storage - \$9.99/month: 2TB of storage Here's what counts toward your iCloud storage space: - Anything you store in iCloud Drive - App data stored in iCloud - Contacts, calendar, mail, notes, and reminders data stored in iCloud - Photos and videos stored in iCloud Photo Library - iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch backups - Any tracks you upload to your iCloud Music Library - Desktop and Documents sync for macOS ## Which is the best iCloud storage plan for you? When debating which iCloud storage plan to choose, you should ask yourself a few key questions: iMore offers spot-on advice and guidance from our team of experts, with decades of Apple device experience to lean on. Learn more with iMore\! - Are you running out of iCloud storage space due to your iPhone and iPad backups alone? - Do you use iCloud Drive to store your documents, or do you store files in another cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive? - Do you use iCloud Photo Library to store your pictures and videos, or another cloud photo service like Google Photos or Dropbox? - Do you plan to use iCloud's Desktop and Documents feature to sync multiple Macs? If you plan to regularly use iCloud's various features, you'll likely need the storage space to match. ### Who should stick with the free iCloud option? If you only own one [iPhone](https://www.imore.com/iphone) or [iPad](https://www.imore.com/ipad) and don't use many iCloud features, or if you're already heavily invested in a different cloud service, like Dropbox or Google, you can stick with the free iCloud tier — at least for a while. Keep in mind that you'll likely need to back up your iPhone to your Mac, rather than iCloud, as 5GB probably won't be enough storage to back it up online. ### Who should buy the \$0.99/month 50GB plan? If you want to ensure that you can back up your iPhone and/or iPad without worry, save a few documents in iCloud Drive, and take a reasonable amount of images and video you'd like to sync to iCloud Photo Library, 50GB is a good starting point for most users. That said, you may still want Dropbox or Google if you plan to store a lot of content online or like the security of multiple backups. ### Who should buy the \$2.99/month 200GB plan? If you have multiple Apple devices and want to keep them all backed up, use iCloud Drive regularly, or have been building a substantial iCloud Photo Library, you'll likely need the 200GB plan for your iCloud storage needs. ### Who should buy the \$9.99/month 2TB plan? If you keep multiple iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices on your account (or have a family with multiple devices), use multiple iCloud services like iCloud Photo Library, Music Library, or iCloud Drive, and want the flexibility of backing up any number of devices, you'll want the 2TB plan. ## What about Apple One's storage plan? Apple recently revealed a new all-in-one subscription service called Apple One, which bundles a number of Apple's key features together, including iCloud. Apple One consists of up to six Apple services, including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and iCloud storage. There's a total of three plans to choose from, and depending on which one you choose, you'll get more iCloud storage. ### Apple One Individual Plan - \$14.95/month First is the Individual Plan. This subscription offers up to 50GB of iCloud storage for just one person. Additionally, you also get access to Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade. ### Apple One Family Plan - \$19.95/month The Family Plan is where things start to get interesting. This option gives you 200GB of storage on iCloud, plus access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade. The difference is that you can share this plan with five other people. ### Apple One Premier Plan - \$29.95/month The last option available is the Premier Plan, which offers 2TB of iCloud storage and access to Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+. Also, just like the family plan, you can share the Premier Plan with five other people. ### Should you buy Apple One if you're getting more storage? If you're only looking for the best iCloud Storage plan that fits all your needs, and you don't use any of the Apple services Apple One offers, you're better off buying an iCloud storage plan individually. Many people don't use services like Apple Arcade or Apple TV+, so getting 50GB of iCloud storage for \$0.99 is way cheaper. Plus, even if you also subscribe to Apple Music and buy 50GB of storage is still less expensive to buy them individually. If you have friends and family who are also planning on buying iCloud storage, the Family Plan is great option. Not only you get 200 GB of iCloud storage, but you'll also get access to all the other Apple services you might already use. The Premier Plan is also a great option if you need 2TB of space, plus all the other Apple services, including the upcoming [Apple Fitness+](https://www.imore.com/apple-fitness-plus), which is not available in other plans. And, just like with the family plan, if you plan to split the payment with five other people, it would actually be cheaper than just buying 2TB. Although, international readers should keep in mind that the Premier Plan will only be available in the US, the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. ### Can you sign up for Apple One and buy extra storage? Yes! If you need additional storage you can buy it separately. The amount of storage you buy adds up to the iCloud storage of your Apple One plan. And the process is the same as you normally would buy iCloud storage. ## How to buy more iCloud storage If you've decided which is the best iCloud storage plan for you, it's easy to upgrade right from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. ### Buy more iCloud storage on your iPhone or iPad 1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Tap on the Apple ID banner at the top of the screen. 3. Tap iCloud. ![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AmuEVYNqYJtD5EnrNPr7cZ.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud (Image credit: iMore) 1. Tap on Manage Storage. 2. Tap Change Storage Plan. 3. Tap on an available plan to upgrade your storage. ![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap on an available plan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D7gkycg7sCHsjWuKmnv8X5.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap on an available plan (Image credit: iMore) 1. Tap Buy. 2. Enter your iCloud account password 3. Tap OK. ![How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Buy, enter password, tap OK](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UEVAa4PsHCzF9CshsR3JXR.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Buy, enter password, tap OK (Image credit: iMore) ### Buy more iCloud storage on your Mac 1. Open the System Preferences app. 2. Select the iCloud tab. 3. Click on Manage. 4. Click the Change Storage Plan button. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.) ![How to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dzHNCtqwHHfntHPQa4NLCE.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan (Image credit: iMore) 1. Choose your new plan. 2. Press Done. ### How to downgrade storage plans on your iPhone or iPad If you don't need as much storage as you thought, you can downgrade your iCloud storage in much the same way that you can upgrade. 1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad. 2. Tap on the Apple ID banner. 3. Tap iCloud. ![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AmuEVYNqYJtD5EnrNPr7cZ.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Open Settings, Tap your Apple ID, Tap iCloud (Image credit: iMore) 1. Tap on the Manage Storage. 2. Tap Change Storage Plan. 3. Tap Downgrade Options. ![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap Downgrade Options](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tgDdyJkpsgkG9YWc9hsN7E.jpg) How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Tap Manage Storage, tap Change Storage Plan, tap Downgrade Options (Image credit: iMore) 1. Choose which plan you want to downgrade to. 2. Tap Done. 3. Tap Downgrade. ![How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Choose plan, tap Done, tap Downgrade](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pwNJ3Jaecs2x7bUp2C8t3e.jpg) How to downgrade storage plans on iPhone and iPad by showing steps: Choose plan, tap Done, tap Downgrade (Image credit: iMore) ### How to downgrade storage plans on your Mac 1. Open the System Preferences app. 2. Select the iCloud tab. 3. Click on Manage. 4. Click the Change Storage Plan button. (You may have to enter your Apple ID and password.) 5. Click the Downgrade Options button. ![How to downgrade storage plans on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dzHNCtqwHHfntHPQa4NLCE.jpg) How to buy more iCloud storage on Mac by showing steps: Click Manage, click Change Storage Plan, choose a new plan (Image credit: iMore) 1. Choose your new plan. 2. Press Done. ## What other iCloud storage options are there? If you're not sold on buying an iCloud storage plan, there are plenty of other cloud storage services available. If you want the best option for your budget, you can check out our guide to [which cloud storage has the best value](https://www.imore.com/which-cloud-storage-has-best-value), which covers a range of options, including iCloud, Dropbox and more. ## What about iCloud Photo Library? Your iCloud Photo Library is where all of your photos are stored within your iCloud account. That means the storage option you choose will cover the Photo Library. We've got plenty of guides to help you get you up-and-running and get the most of the service, including [how to set up and use iCloud Photo Library on iPhone and iPad](https://www.imore.com/how-to-set-up-use-icloud-photo-library-iphone-and-ipad) and [how to back up your iCloud Photo Library](https://www.imore.com/how-to-back-up-icloud-photo-library).
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