# Dropbox EMM vs Sync with iCloud Drive

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dropbox EMM at none against Sync with iCloud Drive's 2. Dropbox EMM also leads on ratings volume (393 vs 7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Sync with iCloud Drive's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sync with iCloud Drive sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Dropbox EMM asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dropbox EMM against 4.9 for Sync with iCloud Drive. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox EMM has 393 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dropbox EMM ships an update fortnightly, Sync with iCloud Drive every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox EMM | Sync with iCloud Drive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (393 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-emm/id1080074001/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **393** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 228 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Pixegram, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157672404) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Sync with iCloud Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-icloud-drive/id6476449072)

This app synchronizes your phone's photo library to iCloud Drive, preserving album and folder structures. It automatically updates changes, backs up edited photos and videos, and offers a free tier with limitations and a premium subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Syncs photo library to iCloud Drive, Preserves album and folder hierarchy, Saves edited photos and videos, Supports Live Photos video component, One-way sync to match phone library, Mirror or backup entire library

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox EMM free?

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

### Is Sync with iCloud Drive free?

Sync with iCloud Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dropbox EMM or Sync with iCloud Drive?

Sync with iCloud Drive is rated higher. Dropbox EMM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 393 ratings, while Sync with iCloud Drive averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Dropbox EMM or Sync with iCloud Drive have ads?

Neither Dropbox EMM nor Sync with iCloud Drive shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropbox EMM or Sync with iCloud Drive?

Dropbox EMM ships an update fortnightly, and Sync with iCloud Drive every 2 months. Most recently, Dropbox EMM was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sync with iCloud Drive on October 24, 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.*