Comparison

Droplr vs FiveBoxes

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

Head to head
About

Droplr

Easily host and share photos, screenshots, and other files with a simple link. Upload content on the go and get a shareable link copied to your clipboard instantly. It functions like a personal cloud file server in your pocket.

Highlights
  • Instant file hosting
  • Shareable link generation
  • Cloud-based storage
  • Mobile companion app
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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Finally, sharing made simple. Instantly host photos, screenshots, and more, anytime, anywhere, with a simple link. Droplr for iOS makes sharing your stuff on the go quick and easy. Upload anything to Droplr and a link to your file will be copied to your clipboard. Paste the link in an email, on Twitter, your favorite chat app, or just about anywhere to share. It’s like having your own personal file server in your pocket. Droplr for iOS is the mobile companion for Droplr, the secure, cloud-based, sharing service loved by millions. Get the Mac and Windows app for your desktops. "With an incredible feature set, active development, and a sustainable business model, Droplr is our favorite way to share files, make simple annotations, and track links." - The Sweet Setup

About

FiveBoxes

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We live in the digital age and the last line of defense for our personal data is an accessible way to encrypt them. FiveBoxes offers a powerful protective layer for your personal photos, videos, files and even for your personal notes and memories. FiveBoxes aims to give you an option for better privacy in the digital age. Easily encrypt and secure your data with unmatched simplicity. Store your encrypted files right in the app or wherever you prefer.  Thanks to dynamic random keys, you only need to remember one password—the one you use to unlock FiveBoxes. Every file is safeguarded by five layers of encryption for enhanced security you can trust. When PRO Unlimited version is used, five to twelve layers of encryption are used and video, audio and photos can be added to your private notes.

Screenshots

Droplr4 screens
FiveBoxes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Droplr at none against FiveBoxes's 1. Droplr also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 26.0). FiveBoxes's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 15 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. FiveBoxes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Droplr asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Droplr ships an update every 15 months, FiveBoxes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Droplr versus FiveBoxes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDroplrFiveBoxes
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB161 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperDroplrIon Vuc

In-app purchases

None

Droplr

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

FiveBoxes

One-time1
  • PRO Unlimited$9.99

Questions

Is Droplr free?
Droplr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FiveBoxes free?
FiveBoxes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Droplr or FiveBoxes have ads?
Neither Droplr nor FiveBoxes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Droplr or FiveBoxes?
Droplr ships an update every 15 months, and FiveBoxes fortnightly. Most recently, Droplr was updated on November 2, 2026 and FiveBoxes on October 30, 2026.

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