Q: iCloud and iCloud Drive
Can anyone tell me what exactly the difference is between iCloud and iCloud Drive.
On both you can store files, folders and photo's, but why should I use one over the other, or maybe both.
Thanks for answering,
Marja
Mac Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.2)
Posted on Aug 13, 2016 9:21 AM
One way to (sort of) see the difference is to log in to https://www.icloud.com
Information in iCloud that is not in iCloud Drive includes Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Photos, Notes, Reminders, etc. iCloud Drive is a separate app or section within iCloud.
It is possible to upload photos to iCloud Drive but they won't be in the Photos app at iCloud.com and not integrated with the Photos app on your Mac or iPhone. For that you would want to use iCloud Photo Library: iCloud Photo Library - Apple Support
If you backup any iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) that is part of iCloud but isn't available by logging in to https://www.icloud.com/
For me, it isn't a case of "one over the other" regarding iCloud and iCloud Drive, it is both.
Posted on Aug 13, 2016 10:19 AM