# Dropbox vs Lifebox

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dropbox at 907K against Lifebox's 523. Dropbox also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 29%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Lifebox's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Lifebox sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 523, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 29% of Lifebox's.

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, Lifebox monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | Lifebox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (907K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews)** | [4.6 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifebox-storage-and-backup/id665036334/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **907K** | 523 |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 29.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Lifecell Cloud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521205691) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropbox

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Productivity, #24 Top Free · Productivity, #35 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


### Lifebox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifebox-storage-and-backup/id665036334)

Effortlessly back up your phone's memories, contacts, and social media photos. Organize your media with intelligent recognition and free up device space. Access your files from any device and enhance your photos with editing tools.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video backup, Contact backup and management, Face and object recognition for photo grouping, Free up phone storage, Automatic story and collage creation, Social media photo archiving, Cross-device access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| first 2 months free 100gb | $0.99 | per month |
| 250GB Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 50GB Storage Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| 250GB Storage Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| 2 Months Free 250GB+Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| 100 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| 250 GB | $0.99 | per month |
| 500 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| 2,5 TB | $3.99 | per month |
| 100GB Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| 250GB Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| 500GB Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| 2.5TB Yearly | $12.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is Lifebox free?

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

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

Dropbox is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 907K ratings, while Lifebox averages 4.6 from 523 ratings.

### Do Dropbox or Lifebox have ads?

Neither Dropbox nor Lifebox shows ads.

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

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lifebox monthly. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 27, 2026 and Lifebox on September 24, 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.*