# Dropbox vs Pocket Docs

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dropbox at 900K against Pocket Docs's 40. Dropbox also leads on chart position (#5 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). Pocket Docs's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 48%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). 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 Pocket Docs sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Docs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 900K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 64% of Pocket Docs's.

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, Pocket Docs every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | Pocket Docs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (900K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews) | **[5.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-docs-document-storage/id1538287813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **900K** | 40 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Evgeniy Konev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487847911) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropbox

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Productivity, #29 Top Free · Productivity, #34 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


### Pocket Docs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-docs-document-storage/id1538287813)

Securely store and manage your documents and QR codes locally on your device. Scan, upload, and organize PDFs with custom fields for easy data retrieval. Access everything offline and share documents via email or other platforms.

**Highlights:** Local device storage, Offline access, Built-in scanner, Custom document fields, QR code storage, PDF export and sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One-time offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pocket Documents Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is Pocket Docs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dropbox or Pocket Docs?

Pocket Docs is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 900K ratings, while Pocket Docs averages 5.0 from 40 ratings.

### Do Dropbox or Pocket Docs have ads?

Neither Dropbox nor Pocket Docs shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropbox or Pocket Docs?

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pocket Docs every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Pocket Docs 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.*