Dropbox: Cloud Storage Backup

4.6
iOSApp Store

What it actually doesDropbox allows you to upload, save and share photos and files to cloud storage.

55%Marketing ≈ reality50%Stability82%Live project

Actually does

  • File sharing5% of reviews
  • Cloud sync15% of reviews
  • Backup / restore10% of reviews
  • Offline-first5% of reviews
  • Document Management8% of reviews
  • Two-factor auth(bonus)5% of reviews
  • Subscription25% of reviews
  • Multi-account10% of reviews
  • Free tier15% of reviews

Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews

  • OCR / Document scan

Common complaints

  • Incorrect storage calculation — app shows volume 2-3 times larger than actual15% of mentions

    «The app showed I had used 85.4 percent... filled up the space to 2 GB - the app says all free space is used up»

  • Login issues — blank screen, authentication errors, incorrect password12% of mentions

    «When logging in, only a blank screen»

  • Expensive subscription (949 rubles for Plus) and constant purchase prompts20% of mentions

    «Dropbox Plus for 2 TB costs 949 rubles»

  • Poor quality of built-in document scanner5% of mentions

    «You definitely won't find a worse scanning app than this»

  • High battery consumption in background mode5% of mentions

    «It was running in background all night and drained the entire battery»

What people praise

  • Convenient way to transfer photos between devices without direct connection

    «Convenient way to transfer photos from phone to computer and back without direct connection»

  • Verified service with a long history (20+ years)

    «I've been using it for over 20 years!»

  • Good free version with sufficient storage capacity

    «The free version is more than excellent»

  • Clear and user-friendly interface

    «The interface is clear and convenient»

  • Reliable synchronization and overall stability when working

    «I upload 30 videos at once and there are no issues»

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