# Dropbox vs Verizon Cloud

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.

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.

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.

Dropbox ships an update fortnightly, Verizon Cloud monthly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | Verizon Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (916K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews)** | [4.6 (143K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-cloud/id645682444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **916K** | 143K |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **68.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 226 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Verizon Wireless](https://appshunter.io/developer/411772703) |

## 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, #37 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


### Verizon Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/verizon-cloud/id645682444)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 14, 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.*