# Dropbox vs Dropbox EMM

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dropbox EMM at none against Dropbox's 11. Dropbox's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 14%) and ratings volume (900K vs 380). On price, rating, 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. Dropbox EMM 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 Dropbox EMM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 900K ratings behind it against 380, 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 14% of Dropbox EMM's.

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, Dropbox EMM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | Dropbox EMM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (900K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews) | [4.8 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-emm/id1080074001/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **900K** | 380 |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.7.10** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) |

## 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, #39 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


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is Dropbox EMM free?

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

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

Dropbox and Dropbox EMM are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 900K and 380 ratings respectively.

### Do Dropbox or Dropbox EMM have ads?

Neither Dropbox nor Dropbox EMM shows ads.

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

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dropbox EMM fortnightly. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dropbox EMM on September 17, 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.*