Comparison

Documents vs Dropbox EMM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Documents

This app is a comprehensive file manager and document editor for mobile devices. It allows users to organize, edit, convert, and annotate various file types, including PDFs, Office documents, and audio/video files. It also features transcription, scanning, and cloud integration.

Highlights
  • Edit PDFs directly
  • Convert files to PDF
  • Organize files and folders
  • Transcribe audio and video
  • Scan documents
  • Play audio and video
  • Transfer files via Wi-Fi
Features
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Documents by Readdle is a super app for iPhone and iPad. It’s your all-in-one solution for working with files at home, in the office, at university, or on the go. Whether you edit, annotate, convert, listen to, or read, Documents brings everything together in one seamless experience. From books, scans, and receipts to articles, PDFs, audio, and video files, and even ZIP & RAR archives — every type of content finds its home in Documents. One app – infinite capabilities. Serving as your PDF reader, document viewer, file manager, cloud storage integrator, and music and video player, Documents replaces a dozen standalone apps with one beautifully designed, intuitive hub for all your files. Explore a wide range of features designed to help you get things done quickly and efficiently. PDF EDITOR • Edit or modify existing text directly in a PDF – just like in a Word document • Highlight and annotate important info in books using colors, text, or stickers • Sign PDF contracts on the go with e-signatures • Merge and combine multiple PDFs into one • Add, delete, and rearrange pages with a thumbnail preview • Rotate and reorder pages in PDFs FILE CONVERTER • Convert PDF, DOCX, JPG, JPEG, PNG, HEIC, WEBP, and more • Create PDFs from documents, photos, and images • Convert PDFs into editable formats and back • Switch between image formats in just a few taps MANAGE AND ARCHIVE FILES & FOLDERS • Organize your files and create folders to suit your needs • Use Reminders by setting a date/time to be notified about a specific file • Rename and color-tag files for quick access • Use Smart Actions and get contextual recommendations for the most relevant next step • Use Zip/Unzip and RAR extractor tools • Open Office files and eBooks with ease AI TOOLS • Transcribe audio and video to text, then edit, annotate, store in the cloud, or share — all within Documents • Use Smart Eraser to remove unwanted objects from photos SCANNER • Scan receipts, books, and documents using the built-in iOS scanning engine and save them directly in Documents AUDIO & VIDEO PLAYER • Listen to music online and offline • Watch movies imported from your computer or online sources • Access your photo and video library easily AUDIO EDITOR • Trim, cut, remove silence, edit metadata, and extract MP3 Wi-Fi FILE TRANSFER • Transfer music, videos, photos, or documents from your iPhone or iPad to a Mac or PC and vice versa with our super-fast Wi-Fi Transfer technology AUDIO & VIDEO TRANSCRIPTION • Transcribe audio and video to text instantly • Convert voice recordings to editable notes • Turn videos into clear, searchable text • Use accurate speech-to-text tools for meetings, lectures, and interviews • Export and share transcriptions anywhere IMPORT & SAVE FILES • Import from your computer, cloud, WebDAV, or nearby devices • Download files from the web browser directly into Documents • Save email attachments in one place • Save links from any external app or web browser INTEGRATE ALL CLOUD SERVICES • Work in iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, and other services without downloading files • Set up two-way sync to the specific folders to automatically upload your files SEE WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID ABOUT OUR APP Documents is an App Store Editors’ Choice winner. Read more about our terms and conditions here: https://documents.io/legal/privacy https://documents.io/legal/terms

About

Dropbox EMM

This app provides enterprise mobility management for existing Dropbox Enterprise customers. It is specifically designed for users with EMM enabled, offering enhanced control and security for business data on mobile devices. Users unfamiliar with EMM should use the standard Dropbox application.

Highlights
  • Enterprise Mobility Management
  • Secure business data
  • Enhanced control for mobile devices
  • For Dropbox Enterprise customers
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Dropbox EMM is designed for Dropbox Enterprise customers who have EMM enabled. If you’re unfamiliar with EMM, we recommend using the regular Dropbox app.

Screenshots

Documents4 screens
Dropbox EMM4 screens

Verdict

The call

Documents and Dropbox EMM both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 14% of Dropbox EMM's. Documents also leads on ratings volume (626K vs 380) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Dropbox EMM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 15). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Documents sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dropbox EMM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Documents against 4.8 for Dropbox EMM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Documents has 626K ratings behind it against 380, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Documents's written reviews are positive against 14% of Dropbox EMM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Documents ships an update weekly, Dropbox EMM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Documents versus Dropbox EMM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDocumentsDropbox EMM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (626K ratings)4.8 (380 ratings)
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews — better13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings626K — better380
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.7.10
Further details — not scored
Size431 MB211 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperReaddle Technologies LimitedDropbox, Inc.

Customer experience

Documents

All ratings626,280 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews2,959 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative22.1%

Dropbox EMM

All ratings380 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral13.6%
Negative72.7%

User reviews

Documents

From 626K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Excellent file management capabilities
  • 🚀 Seamless integration with cloud services
  • 📚 Versatile document viewer and editor
  • 🎵 Reliable offline music player
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Concerns over in-app subscription model
  • 🔍 Inconsistent search and file management functionality
  • 🔋 High storage consumption
  • 🤔 Confusing changes in recent updates

Dropbox EMM

From 380 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great program for sharing photos
  • 👍 Allows photo sharing with sellers

Room to improve

  • 😞 Cannot sign in
  • 😞 Login issues with Google account
  • 😞 App crashes automatically
  • 😞 Cannot upload more than 2 photos
  • 😞 App does not open

Bugs and requests

Documents

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Disappearing downloaded files and folders
  • Unreliable audio playback with skipping and pausing
  • Inability to open certain file types after updates
  • Syncing issues between local storage and cloud services

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable volume controls for audio playback
  • Improved PDF annotation tools
  • Option to expand/collapse all bookmarks in documents
  • Ability to permanently delete files
  • Faster file transfer and syncing between devices

Dropbox EMM

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Cannot sign in
  • Login issues with Google account
  • App crashes automatically upon opening
  • Cannot upload more than 2 photos on iPhone
  • App does not open
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  • App is misconfigured and prevents sign-in
  • Jumps back and forth on sign-ins, Google sign-in not mastered
  • Cannot get logged in to retrieve photos

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow mainland China currency for subscriptions
  • Develop an app to block intrusive apps
  • Help recover forgotten account

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Documents

Subscriptions13
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Documents Plus$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus1 Month trial$9.991 Month
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  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Documents VPN3 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Documents VPN7 Days trial$12.491 Month
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Documents Plus3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Documents Plus7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Documents VPN7 Days trial$89.991 Year
None

Dropbox EMM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Documents free?
Documents is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dropbox EMM free?
Dropbox EMM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Documents or Dropbox EMM?
Documents and Dropbox EMM are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 626K and 380 ratings respectively.
Do Documents or Dropbox EMM have ads?
Neither Documents nor Dropbox EMM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Documents or Dropbox EMM?
Documents ships an update weekly, and Dropbox EMM fortnightly. Most recently, Documents was updated on September 25, 2026 and Dropbox EMM on September 17, 2026.

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