# Dropbox vs ScreenCrate

Dropbox and ScreenCrate both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ScreenCrate's written reviews are positive against 48% of Dropbox's. Dropbox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (927K vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence 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 ScreenCrate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScreenCrate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 927K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of ScreenCrate's.

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, ScreenCrate every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | ScreenCrate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (927K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screencrate-life-organizer/id6788473691/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **927K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +12 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Diego Cordova](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787764695) |

## 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, #38 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


### ScreenCrate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screencrate-life-organizer/id6788473691)

This app helps you save and organize everything you find online, from links and screenshots to notes and photos. It features nested boards for project organization, calendar integration, and powerful search capabilities, including text recognition in screenshots. It also offers features like price drop alerts and a reader mode for articles.

**Highlights:** Save from any app, Nested boards for organization, Calendar integration with reminders, Searchable text in screenshots, YouTube playlist creation, Evidence Locker with verifiable fingerprints, Price drop alerts for products

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScreenCrate Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is ScreenCrate free?

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

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

ScreenCrate is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 927K ratings, while ScreenCrate averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Dropbox or ScreenCrate have ads?

ScreenCrate shows ads; Dropbox does not.

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

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and ScreenCrate every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on October 30, 2026 and ScreenCrate on October 28, 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.*