Comparison

AWS S3 Manager vs S3 Manager

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 Manager

Features
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S3 Manager turns S3-compatible storage into a fast, AI-powered visual browser for photos, videos, and files. Connect your storage to get automatic thumbnails, AI-powered keywords, timeline and map views, and an iOS-native experience that feels much closer to the Photos app than a traditional file list. FEATURES Library Browse your S3 files with a Finder-style folder tree and flexible Grid and List views, with controls for thumbnail size and labels so you can organize your media the way you prefer. Timeline Automatically browse photos and videos organized by Years, Months, and Days using capture date metadata. Quickly jump through time with grouped navigation and detailed media grids. Maps Explore GPS-tagged photos and videos on interactive Map and Satellite views, including a map-grid mode that lets you browse media by location. Keywords Search your media using AI-generated keywords with helpful suggestions, recent searches, and fast browsing across large result sets. Smart Thumbnails S3 Manager generates image thumbnails and video previews using partial downloads whenever possible, allowing you to browse massive libraries without downloading full files. Slideshows View photos and videos full screen with quick access to download, info, sharing, delete actions, and zoom controls. Import and Export Import media from files, folders, or the iOS Photos library, export folders back to Photos, and manage downloads, sharing, and deletion with clear confirmation steps. Sharing Similar to iCloud Links, S3 Manager offers a simple way to publish selected files, photos and videos as a private, read-only web gallery. Privacy S3 Manager communicates directly with your S3-compatible storage, and all AI analysis runs locally on your device. Your files and AI-generated metadata are never sent to external services unless you explicitly use sharing features, keeping your media private and under your control. FREE 14-DAY TRIAL An S3 Manager Premium subscription is required to access this app. New users can start a 14-day free trial. After the trial ends, the subscription will automatically renew, and your Apple ID will be charged. SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS - Subscription billing (annual or monthly) starts immediately after the trial or after you subscribe and will automatically renew each month or year. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least one day before the renewal date. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at the start of the subscription period. - Subscriptions are billed in advance and are non-cancelable for the current period. Refunds, if any, are handled by Apple according to their policies. - Please refer to the In-App Purchases section for current pricing. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy https://s3manager.ai/privacy

Screenshots

AWS S3 Manager4 screens
S3 Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: S3 Manager at Free against AWS S3 Manager's $1.99. S3 Manager also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). AWS S3 Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On 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

S3 Manager is free to download; AWS S3 Manager costs $1.99 up front. S3 Manager sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AWS S3 Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AWS S3 Manager ships an update every 5 months, S3 Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AWS S3 Manager versus S3 Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAWS S3 ManagerS3 Manager
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPhilipp GebauerPixegram, LLC

In-app purchases

None

AWS S3 Manager

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

S3 Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly14 Days trial$34.991 Year

Questions

Is AWS S3 Manager free?
AWS S3 Manager costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is S3 Manager free?
S3 Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AWS S3 Manager or S3 Manager have ads?
Neither AWS S3 Manager nor S3 Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AWS S3 Manager or S3 Manager?
AWS S3 Manager ships an update every 5 months, and S3 Manager every 2 months. Most recently, AWS S3 Manager was updated on October 15, 2026 and S3 Manager on October 18, 2026.

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