Google Drive

Google Drive is one of the most practical cross-platform apps because of how easy it is to use, especially if you have a Gmail account. Whether you’re saving documents, photos, PDFs, or shared folders, Drive makes them available from nearly any device with a browser.

And yes, this app works great even on Apple devices. Sure, iCloud is great inside Apple’s ecosystem, but Google Drive is often easier when you work with Android and Windows PC users. Plus, Google Drive offers 15 GB of storage for free, compared to iCloud’s 5 GB, making it a perfect alternative if you’re looking for more storage without paying a dime.

Drive also makes sharing simple. You can send someone access to a file without attaching a giant document to an email. You can control whether someone can view, comment on, or edit, which makes collaboration much easier for everyone involved.

The best part is that Google Drive connects naturally with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. If you already use Google’s productivity tools, Drive becomes the central place where everything lives. It’s not flashy, but it’s one of the most reliable apps to have across every device you own.