June 29 sale swaps cloud subscriptions for a one-time pCloud payment
On June 29, 2026, pCloud opened a 4th of July Lifetime cloud storage promotion that cuts its Individual Lifetime plans by up to 70% and bundles pCloud Encryption free for life.
The sale runs through July 8, 2026, giving Apple users a short window to buy cloud storage once instead of paying monthly or annual renewal fees, according to 9to5Mac . The original post is a sponsored 9to5Mac placement, but the pricing, dates, storage tiers, and included encryption bundle are clearly listed.
“For a limited time, pCloud is offering up to 70% off its Individual Lifetime plans, and each plan includes pCloud Encryption for free for life.”
The discounted Individual Lifetime lineup spans 1 TB to 10 TB:
| pCloud Lifetime plan | Sale price | Listed regular price | Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 TB + pCloud Encryption Lifetime | $199 | $664 | 70% |
| 2 TB + pCloud Encryption Lifetime | $299 | $828 | 64% |
| 10 TB + pCloud Encryption Lifetime | $890 | $2119 | 58% |
MLXIO analysis: the headline discount favors the 1 TB plan, but the capacity math shifts at higher tiers. The 10 TB plan works out to $89 per TB, compared with $149.50 per TB for 2 TB and $199 per TB for 1 TB. That does not make the largest plan automatically better. It only matters if a buyer will actually use the extra storage.
Apple-device storage pressure is the pitch behind the July 8 deadline
pCloud is aiming the sale squarely at Apple users whose iPhone photo libraries, Mac downloads, and large project files keep expanding. The pitch is simple: move more storage planning into a one-time cloud purchase and reduce the number of recurring digital bills attached to device ownership.
The service supports macOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, and Android. On Mac, pCloud Drive works as a dedicated cloud drive, letting users browse, open, edit, and manage files while keeping them stored in the cloud rather than constantly clearing local space.
On iPhone and iPad, pCloud’s mobile apps include automatic photo uploads for camera roll backup and local storage relief. Instant sync keeps files available across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and other devices.
For readers focused on Apple device management rather than third-party storage, MLXIO has separately covered Apple Axes 16 Devices, Spares Every iPhone on iOS 27 and iOS 27 Indexing Stuck? Your Mac Reveals the Truth. Those are separate Apple software stories, but they sit in the same practical lane for users trying to keep devices useful over time.
pCloud says it is a Swiss-based cloud storage service used by more than 24 million users worldwide. It operates from data centers in the United States and Luxembourg, according to the source material.
The feature set also goes beyond basic file parking. pCloud includes automatic backups, shared links for users and non-users, folder invites, file requests, and pDocs for real-time document editing with other pCloud users.
Free lifetime pCloud Encryption turns privacy into the bundle’s main hook
The most important add-on in this sale is not extra storage. It is the inclusion of pCloud Encryption Lifetime with each discounted plan at no extra cost.
pCloud Encryption uses client-side, zero-knowledge encryption, meaning files are encrypted on the user’s device before upload, and only the user holds the key. The source describes confidential files as living in a secure folder that remains accessible from the user’s devices.
That matters for buyers storing personal documents, IDs, financial records, client files, or private creative work. It also changes the value comparison. A storage plan with encryption included for life is not the same purchase as a bare storage tier that requires a separate paid security add-on.
The company still splits the experience into normal cloud access for everyday files and stronger protection for more sensitive material. That distinction is useful. Not every file needs the same privacy treatment, and pushing everything through the most locked-down workflow can slow down routine storage use.
pCloud also adds media tools that may appeal to Apple users with large libraries. pCloud Photos organizes stored photos by date in a smart gallery with a timeline, while the built-in photo editor supports filters, brightness and contrast changes, highlight and shadow controls, cropping, rotating, and flipping with real-time previews.
For audio and video, the integrated media player can stream files directly from pCloud and supports playlists. That gives the higher-capacity plans a clearer use case for users with large photo, music, or personal video collections.
July 8 is the decision point for choosing 1 TB, 2 TB, or 10 TB
The next deadline is July 8, 2026, when pCloud’s 4th of July promotion is scheduled to end. After that, the listed sale pricing and bundled availability may change.
Buyers should start with capacity, not the discount banner.
- 1 TB: Lowest upfront price at $199, best fit for lighter photo libraries and document-heavy storage.
- 2 TB: Mid-tier option at $299, with a lower cost per TB than the 1 TB plan.
- 10 TB: Highest upfront cost at $890, but the cheapest per TB among the listed sale plans.
MLXIO analysis: the risk in any lifetime storage deal is overbuying. A one-time payment only saves money if the buyer would otherwise keep paying for cloud storage long enough to justify the upfront cost, and if the provider’s terms, device support, and security model match how the files will actually be used.
Before purchasing, shoppers should check the current plan terms, supported devices, encryption details, backup settings, and storage needs. The practical watch item is simple: if pCloud keeps the encryption bundle tied only to this sale window, the July 8 cutoff becomes the key decision point for anyone comparing one-time cloud storage against another year of subscriptions.
Key Takeaways
- The sale offers Apple users a way to replace recurring cloud storage bills with a one-time payment.
- The 1 TB plan has the biggest percentage discount, but the 10 TB plan has the lowest cost per terabyte.
- The promotion ends July 8, 2026, making timing important for buyers considering the lifetime offer.
