# Google Cloud vs Dropbox EMM

The clearest difference is rating: Dropbox EMM at 4.8 against Google Cloud's 3.3. Dropbox EMM also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (393 vs 110). Google Cloud's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 19%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dropbox EMM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 110 and 393 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Google Cloud's written reviews are positive against 19% of Dropbox EMM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, Dropbox EMM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Google Cloud | Dropbox EMM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (110 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814/reviews) | **[4.8 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-emm/id1080074001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 110 | **393** |
| Positive reviews | **29.2% of reviews** | 19.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 118 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) |

## What reviewers say

### Google Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-cloud/id1005120814)

Manage your Google Cloud services on your iPhone or iPad. Monitor billing, status, and critical issues. Create custom dashboards, access Cloud Shell, and SSH into VMs for direct control.

**Highlights:** Cloud service management, Billing and status monitoring, Customizable dashboards, Compute Engine/App Engine monitoring, SSH access to VMs, Cloud Shell access, Incident and error response

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to cloud resources on mobile
- 👍 Good UI/UX design with Material Design
- 🔐 Useful SSH functionality for VM management
- 📊 Helpful for quick monitoring and status checks
- ⚡ Cloud Shell access for command-line operations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cloud Shell frequently disconnects
- ❌ Missing critical features (Cloud Run, Cloud Tasks, Cloud Build)
- 🔒 Persistent permission errors and access issues
- 💸 Confusing billing display and hidden charges
- 📉 Limited dashboard and monitoring capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- Cloud Shell stuck on 'preparing to connect' screen
- Cloud Shell disconnects when switching apps
- SSH authentication failures
- App crashes when viewing error console details
- Logs page continuously refreshing

**Requested features**

- Cloud Run service support
- Cloud Tasks management
- Cloud Build integration
- Custom dashboard access from mobile
- Dark mode for iPad


### Dropbox EMM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-emm/id1080074001)

This app provides enterprise mobility management for existing Dropbox Enterprise customers. It is specifically designed for users with EMM enabled, offering enhanced control and security for business data on mobile devices. Users unfamiliar with EMM should use the standard Dropbox application.

**Highlights:** Enterprise Mobility Management, Secure business data, Enhanced control for mobile devices, For Dropbox Enterprise customers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great program for sharing photos
- 👍 Allows photo sharing with sellers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Cannot sign in
- 😞 Login issues with Google account
- 😞 App crashes automatically
- 😞 Cannot upload more than 2 photos
- 😞 App does not open

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot sign in
- Login issues with Google account
- App crashes automatically upon opening
- Cannot upload more than 2 photos on iPhone
- App does not open

**Requested features**

- Allow mainland China currency for subscriptions
- Develop an app to block intrusive apps
- Help recover forgotten account


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Google Cloud free?

Google Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dropbox EMM free?

Dropbox EMM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Google Cloud or Dropbox EMM?

Dropbox EMM is rated higher. Google Cloud averages 3.3 out of 5 from 110 ratings, while Dropbox EMM averages 4.8 from 393 ratings.

### Do Google Cloud or Dropbox EMM have ads?

Neither Google Cloud nor Dropbox EMM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Google Cloud or Dropbox EMM?

Google Cloud ships an update weekly, and Dropbox EMM fortnightly. Most recently, Google Cloud was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dropbox EMM on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*