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Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup

Photo Backup · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #1 of 21
99
4.8★921K ratings
Free + IAPprice
6dsince update

What is Dropbox?

Dropbox is a cloud storage app for uploading, saving, and transferring photos, videos, documents, and other files. It can automatically upload camera roll media in the background, preview over 175 file types, and scan documents into PDFs. It also syncs folders from a PC or Mac and offers version history and file recovery.

Pricing. Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Backing up phone photos and videos automatically
  • Sharing large files with people who lack an account
  • Scanning receipts or documents into PDFs on a phone

Screenshots

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Why this app is in S tier

Dropbox scores 99 out of 100: rating 96, rating count 100, App Store search rank 99, update recency 100, Apple's Editors' Choice 100. The five parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Dropbox lets you upload, save, and transfer photos and files to the cloud. Backup and sync your pictures, videos, documents, and other files to cloud storage and access them from any device, anywhere. With advanced sharing features, it’s easy to share and send photos or files to family, friends, and co-workers. Features: • Automatically upload videos and photos from your camera roll to cloud photo storage - all in the background - for easy video sharing and photo sharing. • Access any file in your account - even offline - and preview over 175 different file types with no special software required. • Easily send large files by copying and pasting a link you can give to anyone, even if they don’t have a Dropbox account. • Scan documents, receipts, IDs, photos, and more using your mobile device and transform them into high-quality PDFs, so you can view and send anywhere. • Sync folders on your PC or Mac to Dropbox with computer backup, and recover older versions or restore deleted files with version history and file recovery. Sign up now for your free Dropbox Plus trial. You’ll get 2 TB (2,000 GB) of storage space - that’s enough room to save files from all your linked devices. And

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MeasureDropboxGoogle PhotosAmazon Photos
TierSSS
Score99 / 10099 / 10097 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.8 ★4.8 ★
Ratings921K1.6M232K
Latest ratings · 180d2.8 ★ · 20 reviews3.9 ★ · 20 reviews4.2 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update6d ago5d ago3d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree download

Alternatives

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  1. Microsoft OneDriveFree + IAP · ★ 4.7S
  2. Google DriveFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S
  3. Google PhotosFree + IAP · ★ 4.8S

Where else it ranks

Questions about Dropbox

Is the app free to use?

The App Store listing shows a price of free. Dropbox Plus subscriptions are charged to your Apple ID at confirmation and on renewal, and the price varies by plan and country.

Can I send a file to someone without a Dropbox account?

Yes. You can copy and paste a link to a large file and give it to anyone, even if they do not have a Dropbox account.

Can I recover deleted or older file versions?

The listing mentions version history and file recovery for folders synced from a PC or Mac. Dropbox Rewind lets you roll back any file, folder, or your entire account up to 30 days.

Is Dropbox free?

Dropbox is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is Dropbox good for?

Dropbox is built for backing up phone photos and videos automatically, sharing large files with people who lack an account, scanning receipts or documents into PDFs on a phone. It sits in the photo backup list on AppTierList.

Is Dropbox worth it?

Dropbox is S tier, ranked #1 of 21 photo backup apps with a score of 99 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 920,831 ratings. That is the top of its list.

How does Dropbox compare to Google Photos?

Dropbox is S tier at 99; Google Photos is S tier at 99. They score the same. Dropbox is free to download, with in-app purchases, Google Photos is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Dropbox updated?

Dropbox was updated 6 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
Photo Backup
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
99 / 100
Rank in list
#1 of 21
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
920,831
Recent reviews
2.8 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(6 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Productivity
Good for
Backing up phone photos and videos automatically, Sharing large files with people who lack an account, Scanning receipts or documents into PDFs on a phone
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Size
226 MB
Age rating
12+
Languages
20
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
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