


ICloud Photo Library tends to be a little more robust than My Photo Stream. While they offer similar functionality, it’s best to think of Photo Stream as a means of syncing pictures between devices, whereas iCloud Photo Library is more akin to a backup for your photos. You might be wondering what the difference is between iCloud Photo Library (iCloud Photos in iOS 12) and My Photo Stream. So regardless of which device you’re using, your latest photos are on it. With the exception of Live Photos, My Photo Stream automatically uploads 1,000 pics from the last 30 days from each of your devices. Think of it as a feed of all your most recent photos. Do you know the frustration of looking for a photo on your computer only to realize it’s on your phone? Or trying to show someone a picture from your vacation only to remember you took that pic with your DSLR camera, so it’s on your computer at home? It’s this exact pain point that Apple tried to alleviate with My Photo Stream.
