# Revel CDS vs Dropbox EMM

The clearest difference is rating: Dropbox EMM at 4.8 against Revel CDS's 3.8. Dropbox EMM also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (395 vs 9). Revel CDS's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Dropbox EMM holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox EMM has 395 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Revel CDS ships an update every 4 months, Dropbox EMM fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Revel CDS | Dropbox EMM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revel-cds/id853126783/reviews) | **[4.8 (395 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-emm/id1080074001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **395** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 16 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Revel Systems iPad POS](https://appshunter.io/developer/477934007) | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) |

## What reviewers say

### Revel CDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/revel-cds/id853126783)

This interactive customer-facing screen enhances transactions for counter service restaurants and retailers. It allows customers to review orders, manage loyalty programs, view rewards, choose receipt options, and leave tips. The system can also display custom imagery and promotional messages.

**Highlights:** Interactive customer-facing screen, Order review and itemization, Digital signature capture, Loyalty program sign-up, Rewards point display, Customizable receipt options, Promotional messaging display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Revel CDS free?

Revel CDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dropbox EMM free?

Dropbox EMM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Revel CDS or Dropbox EMM?

Dropbox EMM is rated higher. Revel CDS averages 3.8 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Dropbox EMM averages 4.8 from 395 ratings.

### Do Revel CDS or Dropbox EMM have ads?

Neither Revel CDS nor Dropbox EMM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Revel CDS or Dropbox EMM?

Revel CDS ships an update every 4 months, and Dropbox EMM fortnightly. Most recently, Revel CDS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dropbox EMM on November 2, 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.*