Apple has increased iCloud+ prices in these 3 South American countries
Apple also raised iCloud+ prices within the past year in over ten countries.
I used to think cloud storage was one of those quiet conveniences—you set it, forget it, and only notice it when your phone yells “Storage Full.”
But if you live in Brazil, Chile, or Peru, you just got a not-so-subtle reminder that convenience isn’t always cheap. Apple has quietly raised iCloud+ prices again, and users in these three countries are the latest to feel the pinch.
These aren't symbolic adjustments—they’re hikes of 20–30%, depending on the tier. Apple hasn’t provided an official reason for the hikes, but analysts point to local economic conditions, exchange rate fluctuations, and inflation as likely factors.
What’s clear is that this isn’t an isolated case—Apple also raised iCloud+ prices within the past year in over ten countries, including Japan, South Korea, and Nigeria, and in the U.K., back in 2023. Apple did not raise iCloud+ prices in the U.S. and Canada during 2024.
Besides, Apple isn’t the only one cranking up cloud costs. Google One users in Nigeria saw their 100GB plan rise from ₦1,200 to ₦1,900 monthly in March. In Turkey, Google’s 2TB subscription surged from TRY 49.99 to TRY 204.99 per month in April, a staggering 300% jump.
Kelechi Edeh
The price hikes have sparked backlash online, with users calling it a “cash grab” and questioning whether iCloud’s features justify the premium. In my opinion, this is all part of a larger shift from hardware profits to recurring service revenue.
Cloud storage, streaming, and subscriptions are the new frontier. That means price hikes like this might not be the exception, but the new normal.
Louis Eriakha
