# Dropbox vs Bublup

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dropbox at 900K against Bublup's 1.1K. Dropbox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). Bublup's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 48%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Bublup sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dropbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 900K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 69% of Bublup'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, Bublup every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | Bublup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (900K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bublup/id1140188097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **900K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **69.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Bublup, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140188096) |

## 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, #33 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


### Bublup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bublup/id1140188097)

Create private visual spaces for collaboration, organization, and sharing. Businesses can build online communities and teams, while individuals and families can manage content like documents, photos, and links. Access your organized data securely from any device.

**Highlights:** Private visual spaces, Content organization, Team collaboration, Online communities, AI content curation, Webpage creation, Cross-device access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Business | $24.99 | per month |
| Basic | $39.00 | per year |
| Premium | $76.00 | per year |
| Pro | $96.00 | per year |
| Business | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient organization
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Versatile features
- 🤝 Collaboration and sharing
- 🎨 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about data deletion
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 📤 Sudden transition to paid model

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected data loss
- Inconsistent app performance
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Grandfathered free plan for long-time users
- More affordable subscription options
- Password protection for sensitive folders
- Improved syncing and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is Bublup free?

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

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

Dropbox is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 900K ratings, while Bublup averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Dropbox or Bublup have ads?

Neither Dropbox nor Bublup shows ads.

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

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bublup every 5 days. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bublup on September 19, 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.*