Tired of Paying $3/Month for iCloud?Here's a one-time alternative that works better
The iCloud Math Apple Doesn't Want You to Do
$36
per year (50GB)
$180
over 5 years
$360
over 10 years
And that's just the 50GB plan. Using 200GB? That's $36/year = $360 over 10 years.
The Problems with iCloud (That Apple Won't Tell You)
Need Internet to Access Your Files
"Optimized" photos aren't really on your Mac. No WiFi? Can't see your photos in full quality. Try showing vacation photos on a plane.
A Subscription You Can Never Cancel
Once your photos are in iCloud, you're locked in. Cancel and your storage fills up again instantly. It's recurring revenue for Apple, not a solution for you.
Your Photos on Apple's Servers
Your family photos, personal moments, private memories—all stored on servers you don't control. Data breaches happen.
Sync Issues Are Endless
"Photos not syncing." "iCloud stuck." "Photos disappeared." Sound familiar? The iCloud forums are full of frustrated users.
What If You Could Just... Have More Space?
Instead of moving your photos somewhere else (cloud), what if you could keep them on your Mac but make them take up less space?
The MediaOptim Approach:
Photos Stay on Your Mac
No cloud, no internet needed, no privacy concerns.
Pay Once, Not Forever
$29 one time vs $36+ every year with iCloud.
Same Quality Photos
Your photos look identical—just take up 40-70% less space.
iCloud vs MediaOptim
| iCloud | M MediaOptim | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (5 years) | $180+ | $29 (once) |
| Files stay on your Mac | ||
| Works offline | ||
| 100% Private | ||
| No sync issues | ||
| Cancel anytime* | *Files come back | Nothing to cancel |
This Is For You If...
Stop Renting Your Storage
Pay once. Keep your photos. Never worry about monthly fees again.
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