Comparison

AWS S3 Manager vs S3 Explorer

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

Head to head
About

AWS S3 Manager

Manage your AWS S3 buckets directly from your mobile device. Upload, download, and view files, including images, documents, and videos. Connect to any S3-compatible service with secure credential storage.

Highlights
  • Connect to AWS S3 and S3-compatible services
  • Upload and download files
  • View images, documents, and play media
  • Save connections for quick access
  • Secure credential storage in Keychain
  • Generate temporary file URLs
Features
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S3 Manager for AWS S3 (Amazon Web Services’ Simple Storage Service) is the simplest way to connect to your S3 buckets and to upload, download and view files on your mobile device. - View images, documents, and play videos and audio files - Download files to your Photo library and to the Files app - Upload files from your Photo library and from the Files app - Upload multiple photos from your Photo library in parallel - Save connections for easy access - Connect to any S3-compatible service A large number of file types can be viewed in the app: - All standard image formats, plus many RAW camera formats - Play video and audio files - All document types supported by iOS can be previewed You can connect to any S3-compatible storage service, including any that you run on-premise. All you need is the service’s URL to connect to, which you can enter in the connection settings. To easily share a file, you can copy its URL with a tap of a button. For files that are not public, you can copy a unique URL that is valid for 24 hours. Security features: When you save a connection, S3 Manager stores the connection credentials in the device's Keychain, a secure storage with built-in encryption that is managed by the device's operating system (iOS). Your credentials never leave your device, and no other app on your device has access to them. To further improve security, you can enable authentication to protect your saved connections from unauthorized access. When authentication is enabled, you are prompted to complete Touch ID (or Face ID, if available) when you open the app. Credits: Folder icon made by Roundicons Freebies from www.flaticon.com

About

S3 Explorer

Access and manage your AWS S3 cloud storage directly from your device. Stream compatible media files without needing to download them first. Preview and share files and images securely, leveraging Amazon's certified security.

Highlights
  • Browse AWS S3 cloud storage
  • Stream compatible media files
  • Preview and share files
  • Amazon certified security
  • Supports multiple devices
Features
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Browse your AWS S3 cloud storage. Play compatible media files from cloud, no downloads. Preview and share your files and images. Amazon certified security.

Screenshots

AWS S3 Manager4 screens
S3 Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AWS S3 Manager at $1.99 against S3 Explorer's $7.99. AWS S3 Manager also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

AWS S3 Manager costs $1.99 and S3 Explorer $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AWS S3 Manager ships an update every 5 months, S3 Explorer every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AWS S3 Manager versus S3 Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAWS S3 ManagerS3 Explorer
Price$1.99 — better$7.99
Rating2.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPhilipp GebauerJose Leal

Customer experience

AWS S3 Manager

All ratings14 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral28.6%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral22.6%
Negative35.5%

S3 Explorer

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

AWS S3 Manager

No in-app purchases

None

S3 Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AWS S3 Manager free?
AWS S3 Manager costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is S3 Explorer free?
S3 Explorer costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do AWS S3 Manager or S3 Explorer have ads?
Neither AWS S3 Manager nor S3 Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AWS S3 Manager or S3 Explorer?
AWS S3 Manager ships an update every 5 months, and S3 Explorer every 8 months. Most recently, AWS S3 Manager was updated on October 15, 2026 and S3 Explorer on October 13, 2026.

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