AWS Amplify DataStore vs CloudKit
AWS Amplify DataStore
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CloudKit
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| Figure | AWS Amplify DataStore | CloudKit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Mobile Databases | 7.7 (#16) | 8.2 (#6) |
| Data model | DataStore uses GraphQL data models that are converted to models for JavaScript, iOS, or Android applications. | CloudKit organizes app data into containers with public, private, and shared databases. |
| Integrations | DataStore cloud synchronization uses AWS AppSync and Amazon DynamoDB, and projects can also use services such as Amazon Cognito or AWS Lambda when added. | CloudKit automation supports integration tests from Xcode or a CI system, and CKTool JS can be embedded in developer tools. |
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AWS Amplify DataStore
AWS Amplify DataStore has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
CloudKit
CloudKit is Apple’s service for storing structured app and user data in iCloud and synchronizing it across devices and the web. Data is organized in containers with public, private, and shared databases, and synchronization is bidirectional across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, visionOS, and web apps. CloudKit supports Swift, Objective-C, and JavaScript. Apple Developer Program membership includes up to 1PB of free storage for each app. CloudKit Console lets developers manage containers and schemas, inspect test data, and review telemetry, logs, and alerts. Fields in private databases can be configured for encryption in storage and while travelling to the application. Public databases use World, Authenticated, and Creator roles. Separate sandbox and production environments are provided; production schemas can only be changed in a forward-compatible manner. Automation supports integration tests from Xcode or a CI system, and CKTool JS can be embedded in developer tools. CloudKit JS adds CloudKit support to web apps. A free plan is listed at free, while pricing is from $99/yr. Incoming traffic is throttled by limits and controls that may change over time.