# Dropbox vs Clean Master

The clearest difference is rating: Dropbox at 4.8 against Clean Master's 3.8. Dropbox also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Clean Master's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Clean Master sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dropbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 907K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 77% of Clean Master's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, Clean Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | Clean Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (907K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews)** | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-master-clean-storage/id1626429216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **907K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **76.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [LI XIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497649460) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropbox

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Productivity, #26 Top Free · Productivity, #33 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


### Clean Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-master-clean-storage/id1626429216)

Organize your phone by finding and deleting useless files, duplicate photos, and videos. Clean up contacts and calendar entries to keep everything tidy. Offers tools for battery care, privacy, compression, and speed testing.

**Highlights:** Photo cleaner for duplicates and similar images, Video cleaner for duplicate files, Contacts organizer and merger, Calendar cleaner for overdue events, Privacy protection with PhotoMapper, Charging animations and battery care, Storage compression and speed test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly - Super Fast Cleaner | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly - Cleaner for iPhone | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual- Smart Clean for iPhone | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual- Free Storage for Phone | $19.99 | per year |
| Clean Master Lifetime Purchase | $35.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is Clean Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dropbox or Clean Master?

Dropbox is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 907K ratings, while Clean Master averages 3.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do Dropbox or Clean Master have ads?

Clean Master shows ads; Dropbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dropbox or Clean Master?

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Clean Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 27, 2026 and Clean Master on June 8, 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.*