# Dropbox vs Docusign

Dropbox and Docusign both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Docusign's written reviews are positive against 48% of Dropbox's. Dropbox's advantage is chart position (#5 vs #32). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Docusign sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 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 4.9 for Docusign. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 917K and 827K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 70% of Docusign's.

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, Docusign fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | Docusign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (917K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews) | **[4.9 (827K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docusign-upload-and-sign-docs/id474990205/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **917K** | 827K |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #32 |
| Size | 226 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Docusign](https://appshunter.io/developer/388519440) |

## 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, #40 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


### Docusign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/docusign-upload-and-sign-docs/id474990205)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Grossing · Productivity, #60 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely send and sign digital documents, contracts, and PDFs from any device. Create your own signature, upload files from various cloud services, and manage the signing process with ease. It's a legally binding and secure way to handle agreements.

**Highlights:** Create custom digital signatures, Upload documents from cloud storage, Unlimited free signing for all parties, Prepare documents with signature tags, Set signing order for multiple signers, Real-time signing notifications, Supports multiple document formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Edition | $14.99 | per month |
| Professional Edition | $19.99 | per month |
| DocuSign for REALTORS® | $34.99 | per month |
| Standard Edition | $39.99 | per month |
| Real Estate Edition | $39.99 | per month |
| Business Pro Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Business Pro | $59.99 | per month |
| Personal Edition | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for signing documents on the go
- 🚀 Saves time and effort
- 🔒 Secure digital signatures
- 👍 Useful for businesses and individuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with placing signatures and text boxes
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance across devices
- 🐛 Issues with editing and updating documents
- 🐛 Unreliable customer support
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or verify account
- Signed documents not appearing in the app
- Inconsistent behavior when finishing and sending documents
- Compatibility issues with certain devices and operating systems

**Requested features**

- Add strikethrough functionality
- Improve text box editing and placement
- Allow more customization of signature appearance
- Integrate with more document formats (e.g., Word)
- Provide better in-app guidance and tutorials


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is Docusign free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dropbox or Docusign?

Docusign is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 917K ratings, while Docusign averages 4.9 from 827K ratings.

### Do Dropbox or Docusign have ads?

Neither Dropbox nor Docusign shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropbox or Docusign?

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Docusign fortnightly. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on October 15, 2026 and Docusign on October 15, 2026.

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

Dropbox currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Docusign at #32. 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.*