# Dropmark vs PILE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dropmark at 68% against PILE's 7%. Dropmark also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). PILE's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropmark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and PILE sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dropmark holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Dropmark's written reviews are positive against 7% of PILE's.

Dropmark ships an update every 6 weeks, PILE every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on August 23, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropmark | PILE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropmark/id999122556/reviews)** | [1.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile-private-cloud-organizer/id6480300610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 7.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 41 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Oak Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/554314612) | [Awesome Apps Company Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/889715463) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropmark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropmark/id999122556)

Organize links, photos, videos, documents, and notes into visual collections. Collaborate with colleagues or share publicly with a unique link. No sign-up needed for guests.

**Highlights:** Visual collections, Organize links, photos, videos, documents, audio, text, Private or public sharing, Team collaboration, Sharable shortlinks, Web access for guests, Share Extension integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solo (Monthly) | $5.00 | per month |
| Solo (Lifetime 50% Discount) | $24.00 | per year |
| Solo (Yearly) | $48.00 | per year |


### PILE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pile-private-cloud-organizer/id6480300610)

Organize notes, photos, links, and files privately and securely using your iCloud Drive. Access your organized content across Mac, iPhone, and iPad with seamless syncing. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no ads and customizable features.

**Highlights:** Private & Secure iCloud storage, Organized content retrieval, Flexible storage for various file types, Customizable tags and pinning, Seamless cross-device syncing, Distraction-free, ad-free experience

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly for Students | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly for Professionals | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Offer | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly - Offer | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly for Everyone | $22.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Very well thought and sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⛔️ Bait and switch tactics for lifetime users
- ⛔️ No free upgrade code for former lifetime users
- ⛔️ Scam pricing and multiple subscriptions needed
- ⛔️ Difficulty importing from previous version
- ⛔️ Glitches causing items to disappear


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropmark free?

Dropmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PILE free?

PILE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dropmark or PILE?

Dropmark is rated higher. Dropmark averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while PILE averages 1.4 from 20 ratings.

### Do Dropmark or PILE have ads?

Neither Dropmark nor PILE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropmark or PILE?

Dropmark ships an update every 6 weeks, and PILE every 3 days. Most recently, Dropmark was updated on August 23, 2026 and PILE on June 10, 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.*