Comparison

Dropbox EMM vs PaperKey

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dropbox EMM

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
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Dropbox EMM is designed for Dropbox Enterprise customers who have EMM enabled. If you’re unfamiliar with EMM, we recommend using the regular Dropbox app.

About

PaperKey

Features
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PaperKey is a simple and secure PDF utility for iPhone and iPad. Add a password to any PDF before sharing it, or remove protection from documents you already have the password for. Everything happens entirely on-device, ensuring your sensitive files never leave your control. - Shortcuts & Automation: Use the "Lock PDF" and "Unlock PDF" actions to build powerful, automated workflows in the Shortcuts app. - Secure Locking: Add industry-standard password protection to any PDF. - Easy Unlocking: Quickly remove passwords from protected files. - Deep Integration: Open files directly from the Files app, the Share Sheet, or use Drag and Drop on iPad. - Privacy by Design: No accounts, no tracking, and no cloud uploads. Your data stays yours. - Quick Access: Keep track of your work with a list of recent files. - Native Experience: Fully supports Light and Dark modes. PaperKey is built for those who need a focused, private tool for PDF security—without the bloat.

Screenshots

Dropbox EMM4 screens
PaperKey4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dropbox EMM and PaperKey are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Dropbox EMM versus PaperKey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropbox EMMPaperKey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (390 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings390 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size225 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDropbox, Inc.Satya Rohith Gannamanedi

Bugs and requests

Dropbox EMM

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • 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
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  • App is misconfigured and prevents sign-in
  • Jumps back and forth on sign-ins, Google sign-in not mastered
  • Cannot get logged in to retrieve photos

Requested features

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

PaperKey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Dropbox EMM

No in-app purchases

None

PaperKey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dropbox EMM free?
Dropbox EMM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PaperKey free?
PaperKey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dropbox EMM or PaperKey have ads?
Neither Dropbox EMM nor PaperKey shows ads.

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