iCloud Can Be Expensive (and It’s Not a Permanent Solution)

Many of us pay for an iCloud+ subscription, which provides us with additional cloud storage to save important photos, videos, and files. While that might be a good alternative, it’s not a particularly effective solution over time.

To start, iCloud can be expensive. If you have an extensive collection of pictures and 4K videos, you can’t settle for a lower-tier subscription; you’ll likely need to opt for the 2 TB plan, which costs $9.99 in the US. If you plan to keep your brand-new iPhone for at least five more years, you will end up paying $600 for the extra storage. 

Sure, most people don’t have the $600 to increase their iPhone storage right now. But if they have at least $300, they can increase an entry-level iPhone’s storage to 512 GB.

Ultimately, if you have an iPhone with more storage, managing your storage offline will be easier, which may allow you to subscribe to a cheaper iCloud plan and save money in the long run.