# Dropbox vs FileCentral for iPhone

Dropbox and FileCentral for iPhone both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of FileCentral for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 48% of Dropbox's. FileCentral for iPhone also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Dropbox's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (900K vs 178). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. FileCentral for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dropbox against 4.8 for FileCentral for iPhone. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 900K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 91% of FileCentral for iPhone's.

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, FileCentral for iPhone every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | FileCentral for iPhone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (900K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews) | [4.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral-for-iphone/id1023599328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **900K** | 178 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [EuroSmartz Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299105918) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Productivity, #27 Top Free · Productivity, #40 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Securely store, sync, and share your files and photos across all your devices. Easily upload, access, and send documents, videos, and more from anywhere, even offline. Offers robust backup and recovery features for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video upload, Offline file access, Large file sharing via links, Document scanning to PDF, Version history and file recovery, Cross-device synchronization

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dropbox Simple - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Plus - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Plus - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Plus - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Professional - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Professional - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Family - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Plus - Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Dropbox Plus - Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable cloud storage
- 🔒 Secure file sharing
- 📁 Convenient file management
- 💻 Cross-device accessibility
- 📸 Automatic photo backups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔍 Confusing file navigation
- ⚠️ Unreliable upload/sync
- 💰 Expensive paid plans
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Duplicate file uploads
- Incorrect file timestamps
- Incompatibility with iOS updates
- Disappearing recent files

**Requested features**

- Select all option for uploads
- Background upload support
- Integrated media player
- Increased free storage
- Flexible paid plan options


### FileCentral for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filecentral-for-iphone/id1023599328)

Consolidate all your cloud storage, local files, and content from other apps into a single, organized hub. Seamlessly transfer files, text, and images between devices, even without a network connection, using WiFi or Bluetooth. Secure your data with password protection and fingerprint ID.

**Highlights:** Unified cloud and local file management, Cross-device file transfer (WiFi/Bluetooth), Clipboard and content sharing, View, print, email, and zip files, App and folder password protection, Create and edit text files, Sync local files with iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well organized and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient file management
- 📂 Everything in one place
- 🔒 Passcode protection for app and private files
- 🔄 Transfer files to any device

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Thumbnails won't load
- 🐛 Hardly ever works
- 🐛 Outdated and no longer maintained
- 🐛 Login and authentication issues
- 🐛 WebDAV not working

**Reported bugs**

- Thumbnails won't load
- App hardly ever works
- App is outdated
- Minor login and authentication issues
- WebDAV not working at all

**Requested features**

- Stronger data security
- Developing encryption clarity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

Dropbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FileCentral for iPhone free?

FileCentral for iPhone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dropbox or FileCentral for iPhone?

Dropbox and FileCentral for iPhone are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 900K and 178 ratings respectively.

### Do Dropbox or FileCentral for iPhone have ads?

Neither Dropbox nor FileCentral for iPhone shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropbox or FileCentral for iPhone?

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and FileCentral for iPhone every 6 months. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 25, 2026 and FileCentral for iPhone on September 21, 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.*