Starting with v1.4.6, VoicyCare plays audio files from clouds that appear in the iOS Files app, such as iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive. There is no separate sign-in inside VoicyCare. You just install each cloud's official app and enable it in Files.
What is the overall flow for playing cloud audio in VoicyCare?
- Install the official app for each cloud you want to use (Dropbox / Google Drive / OneDrive, etc.) from the App Store.
- Open the iPhone Files app and enable that cloud.
- In VoicyCare, tap the file picker (📂) → Browse → choose your cloud.
- Tap an audio file to play.
iCloud Drive is built into iOS, so no extra install is needed for it.
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Download NowStep 1: How do you enable each cloud in the Files app?
iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive is enabled by default in the Files app. As long as you have it turned on under Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Drive (iCloud Drive), VoicyCare can use it right away.
Dropbox
- Install the official Dropbox app from the App Store and sign in.
- Open the Files app, tap Browse at the bottom, then tap the ••• menu in the upper right and choose Edit.
- Toggle Dropbox to ON and tap Done.
Dropbox now appears in the Browse list and is selectable from VoicyCare.
Google Drive
- Install the official Google Drive app and sign in.
- In the Files app, go to Browse → ••• → Edit and toggle Drive to ON.
OneDrive and other clouds
OneDrive follows the same pattern: install the official app, sign in, and enable the entry in Files → Browse → Edit. Other cloud services that support the Files app may also appear in VoicyCare's file picker.
Step 2: How do you play the file in VoicyCare?
- Open VoicyCare and tap the 📂 file picker button.
- The standard iOS file picker opens. Tap Browse at the bottom.
- Pick your cloud (iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.) from the locations.
- Navigate to your audio file (mp3 / wav / m4a / flac / aac / ogg (Opus)) and tap it.
- VoicyCare comes back to the foreground and you can play the file.
The selected file is temporarily copied into VoicyCare for playback. If the cloud file isn't downloaded to your iPhone yet, it is downloaded when you pick it, so you need a network connection.
How do you troubleshoot common cloud playback issues?
The cloud doesn't appear under Browse
Open the cloud's official app and make sure you're signed in. Reopen the Files app and the cloud will be added to the list.
The file won't play / shows an error
VoicyCare supports mp3 / wav / m4a / flac / aac / ogg (Opus). OGG files must use the Opus codec; Ogg Vorbis files are not supported. DRM-protected music cannot be played here, even if it is stored in your cloud. The maximum file size is 4 GB.
Long delay before playback
Files picked through the Files app are copied into VoicyCare before playback. If the cloud file isn't downloaded to your iPhone yet, it is downloaded at that moment, so it may take a few seconds depending on your connection. For large files (WAV / FLAC) or files you play often, save them to your iPhone in the Files app while on Wi-Fi, and playback will start right after you pick them.
FAQ
Which cloud services does VoicyCare support?
Through the iOS Files app, VoicyCare can play audio files stored in iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive, and other clouds that support the Files app may also work. Install each cloud's official iOS app and sign in, then enable the cloud in the Files app's "Edit" menu.
Which audio file formats can VoicyCare play?
VoicyCare supports mp3, wav, m4a, flac, aac and ogg (Opus). OGG files must use the Opus codec; Ogg Vorbis files are not supported. DRM-protected tracks cannot be played. The maximum file size is 4 GB per file.
What if my cloud doesn't appear in the Files app's "Browse" tab?
Open the cloud's official iOS app and confirm that you are signed in. After signing in, return to the Files app, tap Browse → the "…" icon → "Edit", and toggle the cloud on. It will then appear in the location list.
Are cloud audio files re-downloaded every time?
Each time you choose a file, it is copied temporarily for playback. Temporary copies are cleared the next time the app starts, except for the file you played last (so you can resume it). If the cloud file isn't downloaded to your iPhone yet, it is downloaded when you pick it. For files you play often, save them to your iPhone in the Files app.
Do I need any special setup to use iCloud Drive?
iCloud Drive is enabled by default in the iOS Files app. As long as Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Drive (iCloud Drive) is on, you can use it from VoicyCare immediately with no additional configuration.
Can I play cloud files offline?
Files saved on your iPhone play offline. To listen to cloud files offline, save them to your iPhone in the Files app while you are on Wi-Fi. For iCloud Drive on iOS 18 or later, touch and hold the file in the Files app and tap Keep Downloaded so it stays on your iPhone (if Keep Downloaded isn't in the menu, the file is already on your iPhone). On iOS 17 or earlier, tap the cloud icon next to the file name to download it, or copy the file to On My iPhone.
Can I use multiple cloud services at the same time?
Yes. You can turn on several cloud services at once. They all appear in the Files app's Browse screen, and you can open each of them from VoicyCare's file picker. For example, you can use iCloud Drive and Dropbox together.
Can VoicyCare play large files such as FLAC?
Yes. VoicyCare supports lossless formats such as FLAC. Large files take longer to download if they are not on your iPhone yet. The limit is 4 GB per file. We recommend saving large files to your iPhone in the Files app on Wi-Fi first.