# Dropbox vs Cloud Storage

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloud Storage at 75% against Dropbox's 48%. Cloud Storage also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Dropbox's advantage is ratings volume (900K vs 1.7K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Cloud Storage sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dropbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 900K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cloud Storage's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | Cloud Storage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (900K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews)** | [4.5 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-storage-cloud-drive-app/id1614088226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **900K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **75.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Fazcon PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583563297) |

## 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


### Cloud Storage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloud-storage-cloud-drive-app/id1614088226)

Securely store photos, videos, and contacts in the cloud. Offers 100 GB of free storage, with options to upgrade for more space. Access your files from any device, anytime.

**Highlights:** 100 GB free cloud storage, Photo storage, Contacts backup, Video storage, Secure cloud backup, File transfer, Access from anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Classic Monthly - 750 GB | $2.49 | per month |
| Classic Best Value | $4.99 | per month |
| Classic Monthly - 500 GB | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Recommended | $7.99 | per month |
| Essential Monthly - 1 TB | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly - 2 TB | $12.99 | per month |
| premium monthly - 5TB Storage | $16.99 | per month |
| premium monthly - 5TB | $16.99 | per month |
| Classic Yearly - 750 GB | $17.99 | per year |
| Classic Yearly - 500 GB | $17.99 | per year |
| Essential Yearly - 1 TB | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly - 2 TB | $89.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly - 5TB | $101.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient cloud storage
- 🔒 Secure and private data storage
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Generous free storage space
- 👍 Automatic backup and sync features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💸 Aggressive upselling and ads
- 🔌 Issues with file uploads and downloads
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and organization

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted files disappearing from cloud
- Sync issues between devices
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Unreliable performance and stability

**Requested features**

- Improved file management tools
- Ability to upload larger files
- Web interface for desktop access
- Password protection and encryption options
- Better integration with other cloud services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is Cloud Storage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dropbox or Cloud Storage?

Dropbox is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 900K ratings, while Cloud Storage averages 4.5 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Dropbox or Cloud Storage have ads?

Neither Dropbox nor Cloud Storage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropbox or Cloud Storage?

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cloud Storage every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cloud Storage on September 24, 2026.

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