Comparison

Dropbox vs WeTransfer

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

WeTransfer

Easily send and receive large files up to 200 GB. Share photos and videos in their original format, preserving metadata. Manage transfers, receive notifications for uploads and downloads, and access files sent from your computer directly from your phone.

Highlights
  • Send large files up to 200 GB
  • Share photos/videos in original format
  • Preserve EXIF metadata
  • Manage transfers on mobile
  • Receive upload/download notifications
  • Access desktop transfers on phone
Features
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WeTransfer is the simplest way to send (and receive) big files. Whether you’re at your desk or on the go, transfer up to 200 GB in one go. That’s about 2000 videos of your cat. Share photos and videos in their original format, including all the important EXIF metadata that originates from your camera. With WeTransfer, you can check the download status, forward, and delete transfers right from your phone. If you previously sent a transfer from your laptop, you can access the files and link in the app, so you can easily paste it into your favorite messaging app without needing to open your computer. Our Live Activity notifies you when a transfer finishes uploading, so you can multitask or play a quick game while sending huge files. Notifications let you know the minute you receive something so you can preview (or download) your files wherever you are. About us Having made our name in the game of quick and simple file-sharing, WeTransfer has grown into a collection of tools designed for and inspired by the creative process. Collect is the go-to app for saving and sharing inspiration in boards that organize your ideas. Portals makes it easy to request feedback on your in progress projects with Reviews that include asset markup and approval flows. WeTransfer is the original web platform, where creatives share their biggest files. Terms of Service: https://wetransfer.com/legal/terms Privacy policy: https://wetransfer.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Dropbox4 screens
WeTransfer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dropbox and WeTransfer both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of WeTransfer's written reviews are positive against 48% of Dropbox's. WeTransfer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Dropbox's advantage is ratings volume (917K vs 79K). On price, rating, 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 WeTransfer sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dropbox against 4.8 for WeTransfer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 917K ratings behind it against 79K, 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 63% of WeTransfer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, WeTransfer every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Dropbox versus WeTransfer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropboxWeTransfer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (917K ratings)4.8 (79K ratings)
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews62.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings917K — better79K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better#9
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB869 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDropbox, Inc.Wetransfer B.V.

Customer experience

Dropbox

All ratings917,444 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2,167 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative45.8%

WeTransfer

All ratings78,914 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1,649 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.8%

User reviews

Dropbox

From 917K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable cloud storage
  • 🔒 Secure file sharing
  • 📁 Convenient file management
  • 💻 Cross-device accessibility
  • 📸 Automatic photo backups

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🔍 Confusing file navigation
  • ⚠️ Unreliable upload/sync
  • 💰 Expensive paid plans
  • 🔋 High battery drain

WeTransfer

From 79K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for large file transfers
  • 🚀 Seamless process
  • 👍 Reliable service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Security concerns
  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use

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

WeTransfer

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Upload and download failures
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Inability to delete account

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved iPad support
  • Longer file expiration period for free users
  • Better customer support and communication

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
Show 6 more
  • 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
19 purchases

WeTransfer

Subscriptions19
  • Starter - Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Starter - Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Starter - Weekly$3.997 Days
Show 16 more
  • Starter - Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Pro - Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Ultimate - Weekly$8.997 Days
  • Ultimate - Weekly7 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Ultimate - Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Ultimate - Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Ultimate - Monthly3 Months trial$21.991 Month
  • Transfer plan - Monthly$21.991 Month
  • Premium - Monthly$24.991 Month
  • Pro - Yearly$119.991 Year
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Transfer plan - Yearly$119.991 Year
  • Ultimate - Yearly$179.001 Year
  • Premium - Yearly$229.001 Year
  • Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$229.991 Year

Questions

Is Dropbox free?
Dropbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeTransfer free?
WeTransfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dropbox or WeTransfer?
Dropbox and WeTransfer are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 917K and 79K ratings respectively.
Do Dropbox or WeTransfer have ads?
Neither Dropbox nor WeTransfer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropbox or WeTransfer?
Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and WeTransfer every 5 days. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on October 20, 2026 and WeTransfer on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, Dropbox or WeTransfer?
Dropbox currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and WeTransfer at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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