★★★★★
Praises the 100GB free tier as far more generous than other storage apps they'd tried, calling it a real standout.
App Store reviewiOS user
CloudGate. 100GB free cloud storage for everything you keep.
Back up photos, videos, documents and contacts automatically, then open them on Android, iPhone or the web. Move up to 250GB, 500GB or 1TB whenever you need more room.
100GB free, no credit card
Encrypted in transit
4.4 stars from 100K+ users
Android, iPhone and web
100GB
Free storage
4.4
Average rating
100K+
Happy users
3
Platforms
These figures reflect real CloudGate accounts and grow a little more with every person who backs up their first file.
Features
Everything a cloud storage app should do.
Every feature below is included in the free 100GB plan. No add-ons, and nothing held back for a paid tier.
Photo cloud storage
Every photo and video you take is copied to your account automatically. Photo cloud storage and video cloud storage in the same account, kept at original quality rather than shrunken copies.
One-tap restore
Switching phones or need it all back? Restore your library to a new device in one action. Because your files sit in online file storage, moving between Android and iPhone is a sign-in rather than a migration.
Secure cloud storage
Files are encrypted in transit, and Vault Lock adds a passcode layer to the folders you choose. Each one covers a different risk.
Document scanning
Scan receipts, IDs and paperwork straight into your account. Online file storage that handles documents as easily as photos, organised so you can find them later.
Multi device cloud storage
Cross platform cloud storage across Android, iOS and web from one account. Access files anywhere, on any device, without emailing anything to yourself.
File and folder sharing
Share a file or a whole folder with anyone, whether or not they use CloudGate. Full quality originals rather than the compressed copies messaging apps send.
Why CloudGate
Personal cloud storage that stays yours.
Automatic backup and encryption in transit, without a complicated app. Only you can access your files, and you can delete your data at any time.
Automatic backup
Set it up once and it runs on the days you are not thinking about it. New photos, videos and documents upload in the background, which is what a cloud backup app is for.
Encrypted in transit
The connection between your device and CloudGate is protected while your data moves across it, and your account is yours alone.
Access files anywhere
Your files open the same way on Android, iPhone and in a browser. Mobile cloud storage and web access from one account, in a free storage app that works the same on every device.
Get started
3 simple steps to get started.
No setup wizard. Sign in, choose your folders, and backups run on their own.
1
Create your free account
Install the app on Android or iPhone, or open the web app in a browser. Your 100GB of free storage is available immediately, with no card required and no trial to expire.
2
Choose what to back up
Pick photos, videos, contacts and documents, or let CloudGate handle it all. Include screenshots, downloads and messaging media so nothing is left out.
3
Open it on any device
Sign in on any device and your library is there. Free up phone storage by removing local copies once the backup is confirmed.
Storage plans
Start free. Upgrade only if you need to.
The free plan holds years of photos. If a large photo library or 4K video outgrows it, move up on monthly or yearly billing.
Free
100GB
Free forever, no card required
Plus
250GB
250GB cloud storage for bigger libraries
Pro
500GB
500GB cloud storage for heavy 4K video
Family
1TB
1TB family cloud storage for a household
How it compares
More free storage. More built-in features.
Most free storage offers sit between 2GB and 15GB, which fills within months. Here is how CloudGate compares on the features people use most.
Swipe to see the full comparison
| Feature | CloudGate | Google Drive | iCloud | Dropbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free storage | 100GB | 15GB | 5GB | 2GB |
| Automatic photo backup | ||||
| Vault / passcode lock | ||||
| One-tap restore | ||||
| Document scanning | ||||
| Android, iPhone and web |
Reviews
What our users are saying.
Real feedback from CloudGate users. The app currently averages 4.4 stars.
★★★★★
Says switching to a new phone was painless, with one-tap restore bringing everything back almost instantly.
Google Play reviewAndroid user
★★★★★
Appreciates Vault Lock for keeping personal documents and IDs private behind their own passcode.
Google Play reviewAndroid user
★★★★★
Calls document scanning a handy replacement for a separate scanner app, with no more paperwork clutter.
App Store reviewiOS user
★★★★★
Notes files stay perfectly in sync between their phone and laptop without any manual effort.
Web App reviewWeb user
★★★★★
Highlights how easy it was to share a whole photo folder with family in just a couple of taps.
Google Play reviewAndroid user
★★★★★
Mentions uploads stay fast and reliable even over mobile data while out and about.
Web App reviewWeb user
★★★★★
Says backups run quietly in the background and the app has never once crashed on them.
App Store reviewiOS user
★★★★★
Compliments support for replying quickly and clearing up a billing question the same day.
Google Play reviewAndroid user
★★★★★
Describes setup as done in under five minutes, with no confusing steps along the way.
Web App reviewWeb user
★★★★★
Notes that photos and videos keep their original quality after being backed up.
App Store reviewiOS user
★★★★★
Says CloudGate replaced three separate storage apps they used to juggle between.
Google Play reviewAndroid user
Questions
Free cloud storage questions.
Free storage, backup and security, answered. If your question is not here, our support team is happy to help.
Every account starts with 100GB of free cloud storage, with no card required and no trial period. If you outgrow it, Plus gives you 250GB, Pro gives you 500GB and Family gives you 1TB, on monthly or yearly billing.
Yes. The free plan includes automatic backup, one-tap restore, Vault Lock, document scanning, sync and sharing. Nothing switches off after a month, and nothing you have already backed up stops working if you stay free.
Android, iPhone and any web browser. Cloud storage for Android, iOS and web all run from a single account, so your library is the same wherever you sign in.
No. Backing up creates a copy and leaves your originals exactly where they are. Many people delete local copies afterwards on purpose to free up phone storage, but that is your decision and it happens after the backup is confirmed.
Roughly 25,000 to 40,000 photos, depending on your camera. Video is the item that fills space fastest, since a minute of 4K can use as much room as several hundred photographs.
Yes. The cloud storage web app runs in a browser, so you can upload files online and reach your library from any computer. The mobile app is only needed for automatic phone backup.
Your data is encrypted in transit between your device and CloudGate, and you can request deletion at any time. Vault Lock covers the separate risk of someone holding your unlocked phone.
Nothing is deleted. New uploads pause until you free some room or move to a larger plan, and everything already stored stays exactly where it is.
Start with 100GB, free.
Set up in minutes on Android, iPhone or the web. Free, with no card required.