# Dropbox vs Filemail

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dropbox at 907K against Filemail's 10K. Dropbox also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, 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 Filemail sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dropbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 907K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 50% of Filemail'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, Filemail every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | Filemail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (907K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews)** | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemail-file-transfer-app/id665033466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **907K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **50.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Filemail.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/965207340) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropbox

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Productivity, #27 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


### Filemail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filemail-file-transfer-app/id665033466)

Easily send large files, videos, and any other content quickly and securely. Supports end-to-end encryption for sensitive data and offers a free tier for up to 5 GB transfers.

**Highlights:** Send large files up to 250 GB, Optional end-to-end encryption, Share any file type, No registration for free transfers, Files available for 7-30 days, Virus scanning for all transfers

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Filemail Pro | $12.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient file transfers
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💡 Useful for sending large files
- 🚀 Quick downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Slow upload and download speeds
- 🔒 Unreliable file transfers
- 🤔 Confusing user experience
- 🙅‍♀️ Limited functionality on mobile devices

**Reported bugs**

- Files disappearing or not downloading completely
- Login and registration issues
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Option to select download location
- Improved folder management and structure preservation
- Faster upload and download speeds
- More reliable file transfers
- Better mobile device support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is Filemail free?

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

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

Dropbox is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 907K ratings, while Filemail averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Dropbox or Filemail have ads?

Neither Dropbox nor Filemail shows ads.

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

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Filemail every 2 months. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 26, 2026 and Filemail on September 25, 2026.

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