Report updated Mar 31, 2026
Microsoft OneDrive
v16.35.2Individuals, families, and professionals who rely on the Microsoft Office ecosystem and require secure, cross-device file synchronization.
What Is Microsoft OneDrive?
Launched Dec 13, 2011
Updated Mar 2026
What users think iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
What does it look like?
What are the key features?
A secure, identity-verified folder for protecting sensitive files and documents.
Uses AI to summarize documents and provide organization recommendations.
Seamless integration with Microsoft Office apps.
Security feature that detects malicious attacks and allows for file restoration.
What do users think? iIndependent intel reports to help builders create better apps or enhance existing ones. Still in beta, accuracy and relevancy get better every day. For informational purposes only.
“Recent user voice shows a frustrated sentiment. Users appreciate ease of use and cloud syncing utility, but report integration of microsoft lens and syncing and data issues.”
What Users Love
Very handy way for our business to store pictures of jobs we are doing.
It's a nice app to keep your documents reachable from any place.
Pain Points
This app claims to replace Lens, but provides no option to scan!
Camera upload not working unless I have app open.
This deleted all of my photos and documents.
the multiple full screen ads pushing users to upgrade... is borderline predatory.
High confidence · 99 reviews available
How is it ranked?
| Chart | Rank | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Grossing | #17 | |
| Free | #19 | ▲2 |
What are the pros and cons?
Pros
- Deep integration with MS Office
- Robust security (Personal Vault)
- High brand trust
Cons
- Poor Lens integration UX
- Unreliable background sync
- Aggressive upselling tactics
What is the market outlook?
Growth Opportunities
- Expand AI/Copilot capabilities
- Fix sync stability to reduce churn
- Improve scanning UX
Market Threats
- Native OS competition (Google/Apple)
- Churn due to aggressive upselling
- Reputational damage from data loss reports
What are the key takeaways?
Microsoft OneDrive is a frustrating productivity app that is available. With a 4.6/5 rating from 7.5M reviews, it frustrates many users from users. Users particularly appreciate ease of use, though integration of microsoft lens remains a common concern.
Best for: Individuals, families, and professionals who rely on the Microsoft Office ecosystem and require secure, cross-device file synchronization.
How much does it cost?
Model: subscription
Monetization is heavily tied to the broader Microsoft 365 ecosystem, using storage limits as a primary lever to upsell users.
iOS Version
16.35.2
Android Version
VARY
Release Date
Dec 13, 2011
iOS Price
Free
Android Price
Free
Developer
Microsoft Corporation