Comparison

Microsoft OneDrive 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

Microsoft OneDrive

Securely store, back up, and sync your photos, videos, and files across all your devices. Share content with others, scan documents, and access files offline. Offers free storage with options to upgrade for more space and premium features.

Highlights
  • Automatic photo and video backup
  • File sharing and management
  • Document scanning and editing
  • Offline file access
  • Personal Vault for enhanced security
  • Version history and ransomware recovery
Features
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Microsoft OneDrive keeps your photos, videos, and files backed up, protected, synced, and accessible on all your devices. The OneDrive app lets you view and share OneDrive files, photos, and videos with friends and family. You can use the app to automatically back up your phone's photos and videos. Start with 5 GB of free cloud storage or upgrade to a Microsoft 365 subscription to get up to 1 TB. Microsoft OneDrive Features: Back up photos and videos • Automatic photo and video backup when you turn on Camera Upload • View photos and videos on your phone, computer, and web browser File sharing and management • Share files, photos, videos, and albums with friends and family • Get notifications when a shared document is edited • Set password-protected or expiring sharing links* • Access entire folders on the app even when there is no internet connection* Scan • Scan and save documents, business cards, receipts, whiteboards, and more • Mark up, sign, and send docs right from the OneDrive mobile app Search • Search docs by name or content Security • Personal Vault lets you protect your important files with identity verification • Restore documents with version history on all files • Ransomware detection and recovery* Works with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook • Back up, view, and save your Office documents. • Use Microsoft Office apps to edit and collaborate in real time on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote files stored in OneDrive. • Edit documents offline and save them once you are back online Upgrade to a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription: • 1TB of storage (1TB of storage per person for up to 6 people with the Family subscription) • Access OneDrive premium features • Get access to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch • Install Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on PCs or Macs. • Bigger personal vault • Keep your shared files, folders and photos more secure by giving others access for a limited period of time • Ransomware detection and recovery • Offline Folders: Stay productive and access entire folders even when there is no internet connection • Increase your sharing limit and share 10x content per day with friends and family You can also purchase additional cloud storage only, with a Microsoft 365 Basic subscription. This is enough cloud storage for 32,000 photos (9 MP JPEG photos) or 132,000 documents (.7 MB Office files). To make an in-app purchase of a Microsoft 365 Basic, Microsoft 365 Personal, Microsoft 365 Family subscription: open the app, tap the Me tab, then tap Get More Storage or the Go Premium diamond icon. Subscriptions begin at $1.99 a month in the US, and can vary by region. Microsoft 365 subscriptions purchased from the app will be charged to your Apple ID and will automatically renew within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period, unless auto-renewal is disabled beforehand. To manage your subscriptions or to disable auto-renewal, after purchase, go to your Apple ID account settings. A subscription cannot be cancelled or refunded during the active subscription period. Using this OneDrive app for work or school For you to sign into your work or school account on OneDrive, your organization needs to have a qualifying OneDrive, SharePoint Online or Microsoft 365 business subscription plan. Privacy This app is provided by Microsoft. Data provided through the use of this store and this app may be accessible to Microsoft and transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or any other country where Microsoft or its affiliates maintain facilities. Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=507539. Terms of Use: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/p/?LinkID=246338. Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy: https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2259814. *Requires Microsoft 365 Personal or Family subscription

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

Microsoft OneDrive4 screens
Dropbox EMM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dropbox EMM at none against Microsoft OneDrive's 11. Microsoft OneDrive's advantage is ratings volume (488K vs 390) and chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Microsoft OneDrive sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 — 4.7 for Microsoft OneDrive against 4.8 for Dropbox EMM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft OneDrive has 488K ratings behind it against 390, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 19% and 19% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 11 days, Dropbox EMM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Microsoft OneDrive versus Dropbox EMM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrosoft OneDriveDropbox EMM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (488K ratings)4.8 (390 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.3% of reviews — better19.2% of reviews
Number of ratings488K — better390
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#18 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size359 MB225 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMicrosoft CorporationDropbox, Inc.

Customer experience

Microsoft OneDrive

All ratings487,805 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews1,893 reviews
Positive19.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative70.5%

Dropbox EMM

All ratings390 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative65.4%

User reviews

Microsoft OneDrive

From 488K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💡 Useful for storing and accessing files
  • 🔒 Secure cloud storage
  • 👍 Great integration with Microsoft Office
  • 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable app performance
  • 🐛 Issues with photo/video uploads
  • 🐛 Buggy PDF annotation tools
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience across platforms
  • 🔋 High battery drain

Dropbox EMM

From 390 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

Microsoft OneDrive

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Disappearing or corrupted files
  • Inability to access offline files
  • Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add option to select and delete multiple files at once
  • Improve photo/video organization and sorting
  • Enhance PDF markup capabilities
  • Allow customization of default save locations
  • Integrate better with iOS Files app

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

8 purchases

Microsoft OneDrive

Subscriptions7
  • Microsoft 365 Storage 50 GB$0.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Basic$1.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial2 variants$5.991 Month
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  • Microsoft 365 Personal1 Month trial2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Family1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Microsoft 365 Personal$99.991 Year
  • Microsoft 365 Family$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • OneDrive + 100$27.99
None

Dropbox EMM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microsoft OneDrive free?
Microsoft OneDrive 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, Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox EMM?
Dropbox EMM is rated higher. Microsoft OneDrive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 488K ratings, while Dropbox EMM averages 4.8 from 390 ratings.
Do Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox EMM have ads?
Neither Microsoft OneDrive nor Dropbox EMM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Microsoft OneDrive or Dropbox EMM?
Microsoft OneDrive ships an update every 11 days, and Dropbox EMM fortnightly. Most recently, Microsoft OneDrive was updated on October 21, 2026 and Dropbox EMM on October 17, 2026.

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