Comparison

Dropshare vs Smmall

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

Head to head
About

Dropshare

Easily upload and share files, photos, and videos from your iOS device. Connect to your preferred cloud storage or server to generate instant download links. Customize your sharing experience with custom domains and download pages.

Highlights
  • Upload files, photos, videos
  • Generate instant download links
  • Supports own server, S3, and cloud services
  • Custom domains and URL shorteners
  • Customizable download pages
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Shortcuts automation
Features
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Dropshare makes it easy to upload and share files from your iPhone or iPad using storage you already trust. Upload files, photos, videos, and more, then instantly get a download link you can share anywhere. Whether you want to use your own server, S3-compatible storage, or popular cloud services, Dropshare gives you a faster and more flexible file sharing workflow on iOS. Why Dropshare: • Share files quickly via download URL • Upload from Photos, Files, or the Share Extension • Upload one file, multiple files, or ZIP archives • Sync upload history across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud • Use custom domains and supported URL shorteners • Create custom download pages matching your personal or professional identity • Supports Shortcuts for faster automation Supported storage providers include cloud, file, image, and protocol-based services such as: Cloud Storage: • Amazon S3 • S3 API-compatible services (including OpenStack Swift, DreamObjects, and more) • Backblaze B2 • Rackspace Cloud Files • Filebase • Scaleway Object Storage • Linode Object Storage • Microsoft Azure Blob Storage • IDrive e2 • MinIO • Alibaba Object Storage • Bunny Storage • Contabo Object Storage • DigitalOcean Spaces • Google Cloud Storage • Hetzner Object Storage • MEGA Object Storage File Storage: • Google Drive • Box • Dropbox • OneDrive • pCloud • Nextcloud • Horizon • Zoho WorkDrive • Koofr • kDrive • Fastmail Files Image Storage: • Flickr • ImgBB • Imgur • vgy.me • Lensdump Protocol Services: • SCP over SSH • FTP / FTPS • SFTP • WebDAV Dropshare also supports URL shorteners including Rebrandly, Bitly, short.io, and more. dsh.re is the built-in shortener and also supports custom domains. Technical notes: • SCP, FTP / FTPS, SFTP, and WebDAV require a working server account. Password or SSH key authentication may be required. • S3 API-compatible services such as OpenStack Swift and DreamObjects are supported. See the User Guide for setup details. • Google Drive, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive, pCloud, Nextcloud, Koofr, Horizon, Fastmail Files, and kDrive require an account with the respective provider. • Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Rackspace Cloud Files, Scaleway Object Storage, Linode Object Storage, Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, Alibaba Object Storage, Bunny Storage, Contabo Object Storage, DigitalOcean Spaces, Google Cloud Storage, Hetzner Object Storage, MEGA Object Storage, and MinIO may require a paid plan depending on the provider. End User License Agreement: https://dropshare.app/eula/

About

Smmall

Share files quickly and beautifully with clean, fast links. Offers robust customization options for link previews, security, and tracking. Designed for creators and freelancers who value presentation and control.

Highlights
  • Instant shareable links
  • Browser-based file previews
  • Customizable link previews
  • Password and expiration protection
  • QR code generation
  • View and referrer tracking
  • Custom branding
Features
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Smmall Cloud is file sharing without the ads, the tricks, or the bloat. Most cloud apps have lost the plot: buried in ads, broken by updates, and designed to trap you into subscriptions you can't cancel. Smmall Cloud does one thing exceptionally well: sharing files through fast, beautiful links that just work. Upload a file. Get a link. Send it. That's it. No ads. Ever. No deceptive subscriptions. Simple, honest pricing — cancel anytime with a single tap. No clutter. No confusing permissions. No bloated collaboration layers you didn't ask for. Designed for creators, artists, and freelancers who care about presentation, speed, and control. SHARE FILES IN SECONDS - Instantly generate clean, shareable links - Preview images, videos, audio, PDFs, SVGs, and more — right in the browser - Links load fast and look great everywhere - Reliable uploads, even for large files BUILT FOR CLARITY, NOT CLUTTER - No feeds, comments, or noisy UI - Your content stays front and center - Simple folders that keep your files in the order you set — not sorted alphabetically by a computer - Save and export files anywhere — Camera Roll, Files app, wherever you want POWERFUL LINKS, ON YOUR TERMS - Customize link previews for social and messaging - Add passwords, expiration dates, or email gates - Generate QR codes for in-person sharing - Track views and referrers with built-in stats MADE TO LOOK LIKE YOUR WORK - Custom branding and profile pages - Your files, your presentation — not ours NATIVE, FAST, AND PRIVATE - Built natively for iPhone, iPad, and Mac - No ads. No tracking pixels. No data harvesting. Your content is never used for AI training. Period. Smmall Cloud is for people who want file sharing to feel intentional again. Focused. Fast. Human. --- Terms of Use: https://smmall.cloud/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://smmall.cloud/privacy

Screenshots

Dropshare4 screens
Smmall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smmall at 100% against Dropshare's 55%. Smmall also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Dropshare's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Dropshare sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Smmall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smmall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropshare has 65 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Dropshare's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smmall's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dropshare ships an update monthly, Smmall weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dropshare versus Smmall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDropshareSmmall
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (65 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings65 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimo JostenLEVI SOLIS NUNNINK

Customer experience

Dropshare

All ratings65 ratings
Positive73.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive54.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative42.2%

Smmall

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Dropshare

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro (yearly)7 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro (Lifetime)2 variants$17.99
  • Dropshare Pro (Lifetime)$17.99
2 purchases

Smmall

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Unlimited Annual$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Dropshare free?
Dropshare is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smmall free?
Smmall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dropshare or Smmall?
Smmall is rated higher. Dropshare averages 4.1 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Smmall averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Dropshare or Smmall have ads?
Neither Dropshare nor Smmall shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dropshare or Smmall?
Dropshare ships an update monthly, and Smmall weekly. Most recently, Dropshare was updated on October 16, 2026 and Smmall on October 2, 2026.

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