Comparison

Dropbox vs AppToCloud

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

AppToCloud

Easily transfer files from your device to various cloud storage services. Free up device space by moving photos, videos, and documents to platforms like Dropbox, Google Photos, and OneDrive. This app offers a secure and convenient way to manage your data and ensure it's accessible from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Transfer files to cloud storage
  • Free up device space
  • Supports Dropbox, Google Photos, OneDrive
  • Handles multiple file types
  • Clipboard-based transfer
  • Built-in folder view for verification
Features
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Do you want to send files from WhatsApp to cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Photos, Cloud Drive, or OneDrive? Do you want to move your media out of WhatsApp and into a more secure space, such as pCloud, Terabox, or your Cloud storage? Are you running low on device storage due to WhatsApp media files? This app is a simple and effective tool for content transfer to cloud storage platforms, including Google Photos, OneDrive, and Dropbox. Whether you’re looking to copy my data or transfer my data for backup, cloud sharing, or privacy reasons, this is a must-have solution. It’s especially helpful for users who aim to reduce local data usage and instead rely on a cloud drive for secure storage and mobile transfer. The app makes it easy to get media and other files from various apps—not just WhatsApp—and send them to cloud services via a straightforward copy and paste method. It supports data transfer to cloud storage platforms like Dropbox and OneDrive, keeping your content secure and accessible. It’s perfect for anyone needing to manage their storage, share files through My Cloud Home, or shift entirely using services like Apple's Move to iOS. FEATURES · Free up device space by transferring multiple files to a cloud drive · Store files in cloud storage instead of on your device · Keep your data protected with · Make files private and off your local device · Access files from any device using OneDrive or Dropbox · Just link your preferred cloud account (Dropbox) once for seamless use ADVANCED FEATURES · Requires minimal setup for content transfer · No device storage needed—copy/paste handled in memory · Supports clipboard-based transfer method · Works with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad · Handles multiple file types: images, videos, PDFs, audio, and more · Fully supports mixed media content · Built-in folder view for upload verification on platforms like Dropbox CLOUD PLATFORMS SUPPORTED · Dropbox / Drop box · Google Photos / Google Drive · OneDrive / One drive / One drive app · Terabox · pCloud · My Cloud Home SUPPORTED FILE TYPES · Images and photos · Videos and audio · Plain and rich text · PDFs and HTML · Other standard media types AN IDEAL SOLUTION FOR USERS NEEDING: · WhatsApp to Dropbox (WhatsApp2Dropbox) · WhatsApp to Google Drive (WhatsApp2GoogleDrive) · WhatsApp to OneDrive (WhatsApp2OneDrive) · WhatsApp to pCloud or Terabox · WhatsApp to Cloud Drive (WhatsApp2CloudDrive) · Copy my data or transfer my data to the iCloud app · Move to iOS or Apple Move to iOS solutions for mobile transfer · Easy content transfer between multiple cloud storage systems Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/apptocloudios/privacy/ Terms: https://zipoapps.com/apptocloudios/terms/

Screenshots

Dropbox4 screens
AppToCloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dropbox at 4.8 against AppToCloud's 3.9. Dropbox also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and AppToCloud sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dropbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 900K ratings behind it against 725, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 48% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, AppToCloud every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Dropbox versus AppToCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropboxAppToCloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (900K ratings) — better3.9 (725 ratings)
Positive reviews47.6% of reviews47.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings900K — better725
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size228 MB132 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDropbox, Inc.ZipoApps

Customer experience

Dropbox

All ratings900,290 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews2,055 reviews
Positive47.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative46.1%

AppToCloud

All ratings725 ratings
Positive69.9%
Neutral8.6%
Negative21.5%
Written reviews167 reviews
Positive47.9%
Neutral5.4%
Negative46.7%

User reviews

Dropbox

From 900K 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

AppToCloud

From 725 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app
  • 👍 Awesome
  • 👍 Ótimo
  • 👍 Best and so simple
  • 👍 Nice!

Room to improve

  • 🐛 doesn't work at all
  • 🐛 Cancelled free trial
  • 🐛 Hbnbcn. No
  • 🐛 Pésima app!
  • 🐛 This blows

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

AppToCloud

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • I'm paying you every month for extra storage this doesn't include my photos and videos??
  • Not my app
  • No sense
  • BEWARE!!!! This app is being used illegally by law enforcement to remotely access ppls phones!! Beware!! It needs to stop!!!
  • no good i will be canceling my subscription to it .
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  • Please delete this Drop box App. I don't want it. Wrong choice. Thanks
  • I don't even use iCloud and iCloud keeps sending me messages that my iCloud is full and to upgrade to a monthly subscription. They just like to send spam.
  • Needs classes to learn properly Knowledge is very easy to carry anywhere but formats are tedious and not smooth Print from iCloud account is uneven print
  • Haven't used it enough to form a comment
  • Like it but not too familiar with it can't figure how it works

Requested features

2 requests
  • Revisar su funcionamiento para procurar serla más amigable, de ser posible un tutorial de cómo subir las fotos a la nube. Para las personas como yo que soy ducho en esta materia.
  • Can you please add more cloud storage options, especially "MEGA".

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
14 purchases

AppToCloud

Subscriptions13
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited access3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove copy limits and ads$1.99

Questions

Is Dropbox free?
Dropbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AppToCloud free?
AppToCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dropbox or AppToCloud?
Dropbox is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 900K ratings, while AppToCloud averages 3.9 from 725 ratings.
Do Dropbox or AppToCloud have ads?
AppToCloud shows ads; Dropbox does not.
Which is updated more often, Dropbox or AppToCloud?
Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and AppToCloud every 3 months. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 25, 2026 and AppToCloud on September 21, 2026.

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