Comparison

Dropbox vs Verizon Cloud

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

Verizon Cloud

Securely back up and access your photos, videos, and documents across all your devices. Organize, share, and even create fun memories with this cloud storage solution. Safeguard sensitive files and enjoy peace of mind knowing your digital world is protected.

Highlights
  • Unlimited storage on compatible devices
  • Easy content sharing
  • Photo organization with tagging
  • PIN-protected private folder
  • Create movies and customize photos
  • Weekly photo and video flashbacks
Features
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Verizon Cloud gives you space for your digital world, so you can easily backup and access your photos, videos and documents securely and privately. Keep your content handy on your mobile devices, access it when you need it from your smartphone/tablet and computer and easily transfer content when changing devices.* The Verizon Cloud app lets you: - Enjoy unlimited storage across unlimited compatible devices (with our Unlimited Individual or Unlimited Group plan, shareable by up to 5 users).* - Share your content easily with family and friends using your favorite apps. - Share storage with up to 5 users on compatible devices with our Unlimited Group plan. Each user that becomes a member of an Unlimited Group plan gets their own Unlimited Cloud storage; at no extra charge. - Organize and find your photos by labeling friends and family using Tag and Search. - View and interact with photos/videos on a geographical map with Locations. - Order prints and gifts displaying your favorite photos. - Share your content freely across compatible devices, regardless of which operating system they use. - Safeguard sensitive content with a PIN-protected private folder. - Create movies and customize photos with filters and fun stickers to share. - Relive your memories with weekly photo and video Flashbacks and Stories. - Back up the original sizes of your photos, videos (with no degradation in quality), and sync your contacts. Download Verizon Cloud today and make the most of your digital memories. Available Plan options: 600GB (single user), Unlimited Individual (single user) and Unlimited Group (up to 5 users). Sign up today and your first 30 days are on us.** *Verizon's Cloud App requires a Verizon standard monthly account on an eligible device. Verizon Cloud does not back up operating systems, settings, apps, emails, external drives and uncommon file types. Backup varies by operating platform. See www.verizon.com/support/verizon-cloud-faqs for service limitations. To view complete Terms and Conditions go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/cloud-legal/ ** First 30 days free for new Cloud customers. Thereafter, you will be charged $13.99/mo. for Unlimited Individual, $19.99/mo. for Verizon Cloud Unlimited Group, or $5.99/mo. for 600 GB, respectively, unless you cancel before the promo period ends. Cancel anytime through the Verizon Cloud app or My Verizon

Screenshots

Dropbox4 screens
Verizon Cloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Verizon Cloud at none against Dropbox's 11. Verizon Cloud also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 48%). Dropbox's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On price, ads, monetization model and device support 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. Verizon Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 916K ratings behind it against 143K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 69% of Verizon Cloud's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropbox ships an update fortnightly, Verizon Cloud monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Dropbox versus Verizon Cloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropboxVerizon Cloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (916K ratings) — better4.6 (143K ratings)
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews68.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings916K — better143K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB161 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDropbox, Inc.Verizon Wireless

Customer experience

Dropbox

All ratings916,236 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews2,145 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative45.8%

Verizon Cloud

All ratings142,794 ratings
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral1.4%
Negative29.8%

User reviews

Dropbox

From 916K 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

Verizon Cloud

From 143K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliable cloud storage
  • 💡 Convenient photo/video backup
  • 🚀 Fast uploads (for some users)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable backups, data loss
  • ⏱️ Extremely slow uploads
  • 🔒 Lack of security/privacy controls
  • 🤯 Confusing, user-unfriendly interface
  • 🔋 Drains device battery

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

Verizon Cloud

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Inconsistent backup behavior
  • Login/sign-in issues
  • Incorrect/missing backup data

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to selectively backup files/folders
  • Web-based access to cloud storage
  • Improved upload/download speed controls
  • Better organization and search for backed up content

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
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  • 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
None

Verizon Cloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dropbox free?
Dropbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Verizon Cloud free?
Verizon Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Dropbox or Verizon Cloud?
Dropbox is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 916K ratings, while Verizon Cloud averages 4.6 from 143K ratings.
Do Dropbox or Verizon Cloud have ads?
Neither Dropbox nor Verizon Cloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropbox or Verizon Cloud?
Dropbox ships an update fortnightly, and Verizon Cloud monthly. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on October 14, 2026 and Verizon Cloud on October 13, 2026.

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