Comparison

myTextViewer vs S3 Client

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

myTextViewer

Instantly open and view any text, code, or log file. This app offers professional syntax highlighting and line numbers, making it ideal for professionals who need to access and read various file formats on the go. It supports numerous common file types and provides customizable viewing themes.

Highlights
  • Open any text, code, or log file
  • Syntax highlighting for common formats
  • Line numbers display
  • Light and dark viewing themes
  • Share option integration
Features
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Open any text, code, or log file instantly. myTextViewer provides professional syntax highlighting and line numbers for professionals on the go. Did you recently get an email with a text file that you could not open? Was it because the format of the file doesn't fit any app that you have installed? Search no more - myTextViewer allows you to open any of these files in a text viewer. Simple, fast, easy, as 1 2 3! Just: 1. Click on a file (from the downloads/Files app) or an attachment (from email apps) 2. Using the Share option, select myTextViewer as the target app. 3. View your file Even better - It can color most common files/source code formats (python, c#, yaml, json, and much more!), so even if the default viewer can show you the text, you'll still get much more from opening files with myTextViewer. Also included: ・Light/Dark text viewing themes ・Show/Hide line numbers Enjoy!

About

S3 Client

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
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Access your S3 storage directly from the Files app, Finder, and other applications on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Developed by the creator of Working Copy, this application provides seamless integration with S3-compatible storage services. Once configured, S3 buckets appear alongside other cloud storage providers, with files available on demand. Files are downloaded as needed and automatically synchronized back to S3 when modified. The app supports a wide range of S3-compatible services, including AWS S3, BackBlaze B2, CloudFlare R2, DigitalOcean Spaces, MinIO, and others. Files and directories can be uploaded through the system share sheet on iOS and the Services menu on macOS. The app remembers preferred upload destinations for different file types, streamlining file management. Pre-signed sharing links can be generated directly from Finder and the Files app, allowing temporary access to files for up to seven days. Support for server-side encryption with customer-provided keys (SSE-C) and client-side AES-GCM encryption compatible with the Amazon S3 Encryption Client. Comprehensive support for Shortcuts automation enables operations such as listing, downloading, uploading, and moving files. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase.

Screenshots

myTextViewer3 screens
S3 Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: S3 Client at 4.8 against myTextViewer's 3.8. S3 Client also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 53%). myTextViewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S3 Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 158 and 56 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of myTextViewer's written reviews are positive against 79% of S3 Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, S3 Client every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
myTextViewer versus S3 Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyTextViewerS3 Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (158 ratings)4.8 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.4% of reviews79.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings158 — better56
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaniv KalskyAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

myTextViewer

All ratings157 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral12.1%
Negative23.6%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive53.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative39.8%

S3 Client

All ratings56 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%

User reviews

myTextViewer

From 158 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Opens unsupported file formats reliably
  • 📂 Handles multiple file types (XML, JSON, LOG, EML, YML)
  • 🎯 Simple and straightforward functionality
  • ⚡ No unnecessary features or bloat
  • 🆓 Free to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Files display as blank or won't open
  • ❌ Inconsistent file compatibility
  • 😤 Requires review before using app
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with iOS updates
  • 🔄 Confusing sharing/import workflow

S3 Client

From 56 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

myTextViewer

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App fails to open files from Files app
  • JSON files display blank
  • XML files not rendering properly
  • App crashes or won't launch
  • Incompatibility with iOS 14 and iOS 16
Show 3 more
  • Text files cannot be opened
  • Help screen appears instead of file content
  • No response when sharing files to app

Requested features

7 requests
  • Search/find function within documents
  • File editing capabilities
  • Remove ads or ad-free option
  • Support for action extensions
  • Better file import options
Show 2 more
  • Plain English display instead of code format
  • Export functionality

S3 Client

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Files renamed randomly
  • High CPU usage
  • Stopped working in iOS 26
  • Can't set permissions
  • Fails to load S3 buckets properly
Show 12 more
  • Duplicating root folders
  • Folders missing
  • Failing to upload
  • No image/video thumbnails
  • EXIF option unreliable
  • No SSE-C encryption/decryption support
  • Does not support IAM policy roles
  • Short-lived keys needed
  • App locks up Files app
  • Requires reboot
  • Issues with S3 Minio
  • Update issues with older macOS

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • Show number of files in a directory
  • Option to clear app cache
  • Support for SSE-C encryption/decryption
  • Support for IAM policy roles
  • Support for S3 buckets with short-lived keys
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Duplicate Settings option for iOS
  • Support for public dataset anonymous configuration

In-app purchases

None

myTextViewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

S3 Client

Subscriptions1
  • S3 Files Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime S3 Pro$14.99
  • Lifetime S3 Pro$17.99

Questions

Is myTextViewer free?
myTextViewer 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, myTextViewer or S3 Client?
S3 Client is rated higher. myTextViewer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 158 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 56 ratings.
Do myTextViewer or S3 Client have ads?
Neither myTextViewer nor S3 Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myTextViewer or S3 Client?
myTextViewer ships an update every 12 months, and S3 Client every 9 days. Most recently, myTextViewer was updated on October 24, 2026 and S3 Client on October 24, 2026.

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