# Documents vs Dropbox EMM

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.

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.

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.

Documents ships an update weekly, Dropbox EMM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Documents | Dropbox EMM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (626K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager/id364901807/reviews) | [4.8 (380 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-emm/id1080074001/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **626K** | 380 |
| Positive reviews | **71.0% of reviews** | 13.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | — |
| Size | 431 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.7.10 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Readdle Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/285035419) | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) |

## What reviewers say

### Documents

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/documents-file-manager/id364901807)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Productivity, #109 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Documents Plus | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Documents Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $12.49 | per month |
| Documents VPN | $12.49 | per month |
| Documents VPN | $12.49 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $14.99 | per month |
| Documents Plus | $49.99 | per year |
| Documents Plus | $59.99 | per year |
| Documents VPN | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-emm/id1080074001)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Dropbox EMM on September 17, 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.*