Does iCloud backup apps data?

James Davis

 

Senior Editor | Android & iOS Systems Expert Feb 6

Does iCloud backup apps data?

Absolutely, a lot of apps' app data is included in iCloud backups. This can include information from apps that are configured to use iCloud backup, such as settings, documents, and other data. Nevertheless, depending on how the app developers have incorporated iCloud functionality into their apps, not every app will use iCloud backup for data storage. To find out which apps will have their data backed up, you can verify which ones are included in your device's iCloud backup settings.

App data is indeed backed up by iCloud, though how much is backed up depends on a number of different factors:

• App Data Included in iCloud Backup: By default, iCloud Backup contains data from apps that work with iCloud, including third-party apps that support iCloud backup as well as Apple's own apps (like Messages, Photos, and Contacts). This can include documents, other app-related data, and settings for the app.
• App Data Exclusions: iCloud Backup does not, however, contain all app data. For a variety of reasons, including data size restrictions or privacy concerns, some apps might decide not to include particular kinds of data in their iCloud backups. Furthermore, apps that use non-iCloud compatible data storage methods might not be backed up.
• Particular to an app iCloud Syncing: While not all app data may be included in iCloud Backup, some apps use iCloud to sync data across devices. This implies that although information can be synchronized amongst devices through iCloud, it might not be part of an iCloud backup.
• User Control: The apps and data that are included in iCloud Backup are subject to some degree of user control. Users can control these settings by selecting which apps are backed up and viewing the size of their iCloud backups in the iCloud section of the Settings app on their device.
• Storage Restrictions: It's crucial to remember that iCloud Backup storage is restricted. If users' backups take up more space than the allotted free storage, they might have to buy more iCloud storage. This may have an impact on the apps and data that are included in backups as well as the frequency of backups.