# Dropbox vs WeTransfer

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. Dropbox's advantage is ratings volume (924K vs 80K). 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 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.

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 924K ratings behind it against 80K, 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.

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, WeTransfer weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | WeTransfer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (924K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews) | **[4.8 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wetransfer-transfer-files/id1569379048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **924K** | 80K |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #14 |
| Size | 226 MB | 868 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Wetransfer B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/485103881) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropbox

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Productivity, #23 Top Free · Productivity, #36 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


### WeTransfer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wetransfer-transfer-files/id1569379048)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Productivity, #56 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Starter - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate - Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate - Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate - Monthly | $21.99 | per month |
| Transfer plan - Monthly | $21.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Transfer plan - Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| Ultimate - Yearly | $179.00 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $229.00 | per year |
| Premium - Yearly | $229.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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?

WeTransfer is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 924K ratings, while WeTransfer averages 4.8 from 80K ratings.

### 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 weekly. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on October 25, 2026 and WeTransfer on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dropbox or WeTransfer?

Dropbox currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and WeTransfer at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*