AWS S3 Manager vs S3 Explorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Browse AWS S3 cloud storage
- Stream compatible media files
- Preview and share files
- Amazon certified security
- Supports multiple devices
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | AWS S3 Manager | S3 Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.9% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Philipp Gebauer | Jose Leal |
Customer experience
AWS S3 Manager
S3 Explorer
In-app purchases
AWS S3 Manager
No in-app purchases
S3 Explorer
No in-app purchases
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