# Pydio vs S3 Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: S3 Client at 79% against Pydio's 23%. S3 Client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Pydio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S3 Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pydio asks for nothing beyond the download.

S3 Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S3 Client has 56 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Pydio's written reviews are positive against 79% of S3 Client's.

Pydio ships an update monthly, S3 Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pydio | S3 Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pydio/id1109419882/reviews) | **[4.8 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | 22.5% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abstrium SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/709275887) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Pydio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pydio/id1109419882)

Access your files from a Pydio or Pydio Cells server on your mobile device. This open-source platform offers secure file sharing and synchronization for enterprises, with a focus on data control and security.

**Highlights:** Connect to Pydio/Pydio Cells servers, Access files on the go, Secure file sharing, Mobile and desktop sync apps, Enterprise-grade security and control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### S3 Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340)

Access and manage your S3-compatible cloud storage directly from your device's file system. Files are downloaded on demand and synchronized automatically, with support for various S3 services and encryption methods.

**Highlights:** Direct S3 storage access, On-demand file downloading, Automatic synchronization, Support for multiple S3 services, System share sheet uploads, Pre-signed sharing link generation, Shortcuts automation support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| S3 Files Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime S3 Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime S3 Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive UI/UX
- 🔄 Universal setup across devices
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 💡 Excellent integration with Files app
- 🛠️ Handles edge cases and retries well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not intuitive for some
- 💰 Limited free features
- 🐛 Clunky to use
- 🐛 App constantly pauses
- 🐛 No obvious way to unpause

**Reported bugs**

- Files renamed randomly
- High CPU usage
- Stopped working in iOS 26
- Can't set permissions
- Fails to load S3 buckets properly

**Requested features**

- Support for WebDAV servers
- Support for Google OAuth for GCS
- Synchronous feature to backup photos automatically
- Configurable AWS endpoint for non-.com endpoints
- Allow import/export of configuration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pydio free?

Pydio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is S3 Client free?

S3 Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pydio or S3 Client?

S3 Client is rated higher. Pydio averages 2.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 56 ratings.

### Do Pydio or S3 Client have ads?

Neither Pydio nor S3 Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pydio or S3 Client?

Pydio ships an update monthly, and S3 Client every 9 days. Most recently, Pydio was updated on October 19, 2026 and S3 Client on October 23, 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.*