2025-06-23 00:00:00 Cloud Phone is predominantly distributed as a pre-installed app by phone manufacturers. It is released on Google Play Store to facilitate app updates. For users without Cloud Phone pre-installed, a paid subscription is required as a barrier and reminder that the app is not for them. The subscription costs $1/month with a 7-day free trial. Cloud Phone is a game changer to bridge the digital divide. A virtual phone in the cloud is far superior to a physical phone in the hand. A virtual phone on a $30 to $60 super-affordable phone can outperform the physical phone on a $150 to $300 mid-range phone.