S3 Explorer vs GW Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
GW Link
Control and monitor your smart home devices remotely. Automate actions based on conditions like weather and share access with family. Track device usage and integrate with external services for a connected living experience.
- Remote control of IoT products
- Smart execution automation
- Device sharing with others
- Operation and measurement records
- External service integration
- Voice control support
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Let's Go Connection with Gocone :) The GW Link app is a useful app that can provide you with a convenient and comfortable life by supporting services such as manual control, voice control, and status check of IoT products. [Main function] * You can remotely control Gocone IoT products and affiliate IoT products from the GW Link app. * You can use it conveniently and usefully under various conditions by setting smart execution. For example, if you click Run after registering Smart Run to turn on the dehumidifier on a rainy day, The dehumidifier will run automatically and you will be able to wear dry clothes :) * You can share and use IoT products with family, friends, or company employees through the sharing function. * You can check all records such as operation records and measurement records of IoT products registered in the app. * Can be used in conjunction with external services. [Notice] !! Certain features may not be supported in some countries. !! Some mobile devices may have restrictions on their use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: GW Link at Free against S3 Explorer's $7.99. GW Link also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). S3 Explorer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
GW Link is free to download; S3 Explorer costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 8 months. Both last shipped on September 9, 2026.
| Parameter | S3 Explorer | GW Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 209 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jose Leal | JunSeong Jeon |
Customer experience
S3 Explorer
GW Link
In-app purchases
S3 Explorer
No in-app purchases
GW Link
No in-app purchases
