# Dropbox vs Jottacloud

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dropbox at 900K against Jottacloud's 68. Dropbox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Jottacloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dropbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 900K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 54% of Jottacloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, Jottacloud fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | Jottacloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (900K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews)** | [4.5 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jottacloud/id1055315751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **900K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **53.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Jotta AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/406951138) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropbox

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Productivity, #28 Top Free · Productivity, #31 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


### Jottacloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jottacloud/id1055315751)

Securely store and access your files from any device with robust cloud storage. Benefit from automatic backups, original quality photo and video storage, and easy file sharing. Enjoy peace of mind with Norwegian privacy laws and direct in-app customer support.

**Highlights:** Automatic cloud backup, Access files from any device, Original quality photo/video backup, Share files and photo albums, Stream videos, Document scanner, In-app customer support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 300 GB | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 TB | $7.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $17.99 | per year |
| 300 GB | $34.99 | per year |
| 1 TB | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is Jottacloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dropbox or Jottacloud?

Dropbox is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 900K ratings, while Jottacloud averages 4.5 from 68 ratings.

### Do Dropbox or Jottacloud have ads?

Neither Dropbox nor Jottacloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropbox or Jottacloud?

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jottacloud fortnightly. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Jottacloud on September 20, 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.*