Comparison

Dropbox vs Simpleum Safe Encryption

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dropbox

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
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Dropbox lets you upload, save, and transfer photos and files to the cloud. Backup and sync your pictures, videos, documents, and other files to cloud storage and access them from any device, anywhere. With advanced sharing features, it’s easy to share and send photos or files to family, friends, and co-workers. Features: • Automatically upload videos and photos from your camera roll to cloud photo storage - all in the background - for easy video sharing and photo sharing. • Access any file in your account - even offline - and preview over 175 different file types with no special software required. • Easily send large files by copying and pasting a link you can give to anyone, even if they don’t have a Dropbox account. • Scan documents, receipts, IDs, photos, and more using your mobile device and transform them into high-quality PDFs, so you can view and send anywhere. • Sync folders on your PC or Mac to Dropbox with computer backup, and recover older versions or restore deleted files with version history and file recovery. Sign up now for your free Dropbox Plus trial. You’ll get 2 TB (2,000 GB) of storage space - that’s enough room to save files from all your linked devices. And with Dropbox Rewind, you can roll back any file, folder, or your entire account, up to 30 days. Before starting a trial or completing payment, you’ll see the plan price. This amount will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and on renewal and will vary by plan and country. Dropbox subscriptions renew monthly or yearly, depending on your plan. Your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of your current billing period. To avoid auto-renewal, turn it off within at least 24 hours before your subscription renews. You can turn off auto-renewal anytime from your Apple ID account settings. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Dropbox is a secure cloud solutions leader trusted by Fortune 500 companies for their most sensitive data. Over 14 million paid users choose Dropbox because they know they can count on a company that’s also dedicated to their security and privacy—no matter what they do or where they are. Let Dropbox be your all-in-one file storage, file organizer, file transfer, and file sharing solution for all your devices. We’d love to hear from you! Join the Dropbox community: https://www.dropboxforum.com Terms of Service: https://www.dropbox.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.dropbox.com/privacy

About

Simpleum Safe Encryption

Securely store and organize your sensitive documents, photos, and videos with bank-grade encryption. Access your data locally without an internet connection and sync across devices. Offers a free download with in-app purchase options for full functionality.

Highlights
  • AES-256 encryption
  • Local data storage
  • Encrypted viewing and editing
  • Document archiving and organization
  • Encrypted photo and video capture
  • Text file creation and editing
  • Document scanning
Features
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SimpleumSafe – Simple. Secure. Encrypted. Your data is valuable. With SimpleumSafe, it stays protected like a digital safe – and neatly archived. Protected by AES-256 encryption and developed in Germany. Important documents like taxes, insurance, and contracts are secure and quick to find. Protection does not stop at storage: content stays encrypted even when viewing or editing. You stay in control: no separate registration, no server login. Data is stored locally on your device and access remains possible even without internet. Your Benefits on iPhone and iPad • Capture encrypted photos and videos directly • Import files from your photo library, camera, or other apps • Document archive – store important documents neatly and find them quickly • Securely organize with tags, favorites, and a search function • Full-screen image viewer and slideshows • Create, edit, and comment on text files • Scan documents with your camera – instantly saved encrypted • Accessible via the Files app • Encrypted full-text search Security without compromise • AES-256 encryption – bank-grade protection • Continuous protection – content stays encrypted even when viewing or editing • Files remain encrypted even in iCloud backups • Face ID and Touch ID for quick access • Background protection and recovery password Synchronized and available anywhere • Sync safes between iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optionally via iCloud or wirelessly – even without an internet connection Perfect for • For private individuals who want to securely archive important documents – taxes, insurance, contracts • For people who want to keep personal memories private – photos, videos, diaries • For professionals and self-employed who must store confidential data in compliance with GDPR Flexible subscription and one-time purchase options: SimpleumSafe offers both monthly and annual subscription plans tailored to your needs: • Monthly subscription • Annual subscription with a 7-day free trial to get you started. • One-time purchase Free to download. Purchase in the app. Your subscription includes continuous updates and improvements to ensure your data remains protected against evolving digital threats. A one-time purchase option is also available for those who prefer. INVEST IN SECURE ORGANIZATION FOR YOUR DOCUMENTS Download SimpleumSafe and begin your journey to comprehensive digital security on your iPhone and iPad. Further details about our terms and conditions and privacy policy: • Terms of Use: https://simpleum.com/en/safe/simpleumsafe-terms-of-use/ • Privacy Policy: https://simpleum.com/en/about-us/privacy-policy/ Secure your digital world with SimpleumSafe – the secure encryption solution and your document archive for iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

Dropbox4 screens
Simpleum Safe Encryption4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dropbox at 4.8 against Simpleum Safe Encryption's 3.8. Dropbox also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 20%) and ratings volume (900K vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dropbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Simpleum Safe Encryption sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 900K ratings behind it against 13, 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 20% of Simpleum Safe Encryption's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Dropbox versus Simpleum Safe Encryption: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropboxSimpleum Safe Encryption
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (900K ratings) — better3.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings900K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB178 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDropbox, Inc.Simpleum Media GmbH

Customer experience

Dropbox

All ratings900,290 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews2,055 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative46.1%

Simpleum Safe Encryption

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

Dropbox

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Simpleum Safe Encryption

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Dropbox

Subscriptions9
  • Dropbox Simple - Monthly1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Dropbox Plus - Monthly$11.991 Month
  • Dropbox Plus - Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
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  • Dropbox Plus - Monthly14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Dropbox Professional - Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Dropbox Professional - Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Dropbox Family - Monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Dropbox Plus - Annual2 variants$119.991 Year
  • Dropbox Plus - Annual1 Month trial$119.991 Year
5 purchases

Simpleum Safe Encryption

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription2 variants$0.991 Month
  • Annualy1 Year trial$6.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Year
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  • Annual Family Subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • One time purchase$22.99

Questions

Is Dropbox free?
Dropbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simpleum Safe Encryption free?
Simpleum Safe Encryption is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dropbox or Simpleum Safe Encryption?
Dropbox is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 900K ratings, while Simpleum Safe Encryption averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Dropbox or Simpleum Safe Encryption have ads?
Neither Dropbox nor Simpleum Safe Encryption shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropbox or Simpleum Safe Encryption?
Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simpleum Safe Encryption every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simpleum Safe Encryption on September 23, 2026.

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