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The next big Foodnoms update is almost ready! It includes several quality-of-life improvements and three *very* popular feature requests from over the years.

The release also will introduce Foodnoms Cloud: a new account system and alternative sync service to iCloud. This has been in the works for over two(!) years now. I've put a lot of thought and intention into this new system.

For existing users: 1. iCloud sync is still fully supported. Switching to Foodnoms Cloud is optional and reversible. You can stick with iCloud as long as you like. 2. As before, no account is required to use the app. 3. Foodnoms Cloud is private and secure, fully compliant with GDPR and CCPA.

This is timely because I'm working on a new project and have been debating whether to use iCloud for sync or roll my own (which I have done before, so I am fairly comfortable with what's involved)... If you could go back would you still start with iCloud, or do your own thing from the beginning?

I lean toward still using iCloud at first, because it's one less thing to build. But I kind of dread a future where I decide I do want or need my own sync, and then having to either maintain two systems or migrate people…