# Dropbox vs AppToCloud

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | AppToCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (900K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews)** | [3.9 (725 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apptocloud-copy-my-data/id993386131/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **900K** | 725 |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews | **47.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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, #40 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


### AppToCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apptocloud-copy-my-data/id993386131)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Remove copy limits and ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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 .

**Requested features**

- 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".


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*