Comparison between iCloud and google drive

Google has the upper hand when we talk about functionalities. iCloud proved itself as a revolutionary application. But after the launch of Google drive popularity of iCloud degraded. Both iCloud and Google drive are file storage and sync service. Former was released by apple inc. and later by Google. Both the applications allows users to store data on remote server. Despite of various similarities, While comparing we find lots of similarities amongst them. But additional and improved features provided by Google drive precedes iCloud.

• Both offer 5 GB worth of storage, both have the ability to sync pictures, audio/video, and both cost nothing to the user. But iCloud users must require i Tunes for music and photo syncing.
• Google Music allows its users to simply upload and sync any music selected from local hard drives.
• Sharing files publicly is quiet easy in Google drive, also it appends files larger than iCloud.
• Maximum file upload size in iCloud is 25 MB for free user and 250 MB for the paid ones. Where as Google drive allows user to upload file size up to 10 GB and that is for free of cost.
• Major difference between these technologies is the compatibility with mobile platform. iCloud is compatible with IOS devices. Where as Google is about to launch latest version which supports both IOS and Android mobile platform for phone and iPad.
• It is not only the space provided matters in the competition, money also turns the game around. iCloud demands 40$/ year for 20 GB of space where as Google drive just satisfied with30$/yearoffering25GBspace.
  
  Overall after considering all the aforementioned points one can easily conclude the feasibility of Google drive over iCloud. Google is also planning to launch latest version with additional features.