The difference between iTunes and iCloud Backup

We always do backup in iTunes and iCloud, have you ever wondered the difference between iTunes and iCloud backup?

Some people are doing backup in iTunes, while some people are doing backup in iCloud. Both of them are good way to backup your iPhone data. By comparing iTunes and iCloud backup, you’ll know better about them , then choose the most suitable one to do our own backup. From this page, you’ll know the difference between iTunes and iCloud backup.

Simply knowing difference between iTunes and iCloud backup

1, When do backup in iCloud, the backup will be saved in iCloud server; while iTunes will save bakcup to your PC or Mac.

2, iCloud only offer the storage space 2TB; while the storage on iTunes are depending on the storage of your PC or Mac.

3, iCloud always do the backup encrypt; while iTunes can offer it with encryption or not with encryption.

4, You can do backup in iCloud anywhere as long as your iPhone is connected with Wifi; while iTunes needs you to bakcup on with your PC or Mac.

The difference of backup files that are not included in iTunes and iCloud

iTunes and iCloud can backup almost all files in your iPhone, except some specific ones:

The Same:

1, Both iTunes and iCloud backup are not including the Setting of Touch ID.

2, Both iTunes and iCloud backup are not including Apple Pay Information and Setting.

The Difference:

The iCloud backup are also not including below files.

1, The files which are already stored in iCloud couldn’t be backup, like contacts, calendars, reminders, photo stream and iCloud photo.

2, The files which are already saved in other Cloud server can’t be backup, like Gmail and Exchange mail.

3, iCloud database and App Store can’t be backup.

The iTunes backup are not including below files:

1, iTunes backup are not including the content on iTunes Store and App Store, or the PDF which are directly downloaded from iBook.

2, iTunes backup are not including the content which are synced from iTunes, like MP3, CD, Video or Photos.

3, iTunes backup are not including Fitness Record, and the content of Fitness and Keychain.

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