iCloud Mail review

iCloud Mail is the easiest pick for anyone already living on an iPhone or Mac, because the @icloud.com address is part of the Apple Account and the Mail app is set up out of the box. Free storage is 5 GB, shared with photos and device backups, so most people end up on iCloud+, which starts at $0.99 a month for 50 GB and steps up to 200 GB for $2.99 and 2 TB for $9.99. Every iCloud+ tier includes Hide My Email, which generates random forwarding addresses for sign-ups, plus Custom Email Domain and iCloud Private Relay, and plans can be shared with up to five other family members. The limits are that the free 5 GB fills quickly, email is not end-to-end encrypted, and the experience on Android and Windows is limited to the web and third-party apps.

Who it is for

iPhone, iPad and Mac owners

Price

5 GB free; iCloud+ 50 GB $0.99 per month, 200 GB $2.99, 2 TB $9.99.

50GB $0.99/month Storage for thousands of photos, videos, and files.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• 5 GB of free iCloud storage for mail, photos and backups
• Hide My Email creates random addresses that forward to your inbox on iCloud+
• Custom Email Domain on every iCloud+ tier
• iCloud Private Relay included with iCloud+
• Share iCloud+ with up to five other family members

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: iCloud+ starts at $0.99 a month for 50 GB
• Strength: Every iCloud+ tier includes Hide My Email and Custom Email Domain
• Strength: Already set up on Apple devices with no extra app
• Weakness: Free tier is only 5 GB and is shared with backups and photos
• Weakness: Best experience is on Apple devices
• Weakness: No end-to-end encryption option for email

Key facts

• Free storage: 5 GB
• Cheapest paid plan: iCloud+ 50 GB, $0.99 per month
• Privacy features: Hide My Email, Private Relay
• Custom domain: Yes, on iCloud+
• Family sharing: Up to five other family members

Where it ranks

iCloud Mail is No. 3 in our Best Email Providers verdict.