S3 Explorer vs Simple S3 Browser
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.
Simple S3 Browser
Access and manage your files on Amazon S3 and S3-compatible cloud storage. Browse folders, open files directly, and view images, music, and videos without downloading. Supports various cloud providers and includes a video player with subtitle functionality.
- Access Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage
- Browse folders and open files directly
- View images without downloading
- Stream music and video with subtitle support
- Supports multiple cloud providers
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Simple S3 Browser is a free for personal use Amazon S3 and S3 compatible App designed for Amazon S3 and S3 compatible storage clouds. Features include: - Works with Amazon S3 and S3 compatible storages like MinIO, Celp Openstack, OVH Public cloud, Vultr storage, filebase, genesishosting public cloud and more - Browse folders in bucket - Open files directly in app - View images without downloading - Can play music without downloading (support playlist) - Can watch video without downloading (support subtitles) - Video player support subtitles (same file name in same folder) Set Endpoint: s3.(region).amazonaws.com for Amazon S3 object storage. This can be changed to a specific Amazon regional endpoint or another S3 compatible object storage endpoint as required. Next features: - Copy/Move/Delete files/folders - Share files with expiry - Upload/download files/folders
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simple S3 Browser at Free against S3 Explorer's $7.99. Simple S3 Browser also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On 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
Simple S3 Browser is free to download; S3 Explorer costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
S3 Explorer ships an update every 8 months, Simple S3 Browser every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | S3 Explorer | Simple S3 Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jose Leal | Thoai Nguyen Anh |
Customer experience
S3 Explorer
Simple S3 Browser
In-app purchases
S3 Explorer
No in-app purchases
Simple S3 Browser
No in-app purchases
Questions
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