Comparison

S3 Explorer vs Remote Wake Up Mobile

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

Head to head
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.

About

Remote Wake Up Mobile

Control your devices remotely using SSH, AppleScript, or Wake-on-LAN. Discover devices on your network, run commands, and manage hosts with custom labels. Sync your setup across devices and trigger actions via widgets or Siri Shortcuts.

Highlights
  • SSH and AppleScript command execution
  • Wake-on-LAN and Internet Wake support
  • Built-in network device browser
  • Reusable command definitions
  • Host labeling and sorting
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Widget and Shortcuts integration
Features
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Wake your computer before you sit down. Run maintenance from your phone. Keep your everyday commands a tap away. Remote Wake Up puts compatible computers and network devices within reach from your iPhone and iPad. Manage your workstation, home server or lab over your local network or the internet. KEY FEATURES • Wake Devices with Wake-on-LAN Wake compatible computers and network devices locally or over the internet with the appropriate network setup. • Run Commands Remotely Execute shell commands over SSH or run AppleScripts on Macs. View command output and error logs to see what happened. • Start with Built-In Examples Use practical command examples for macOS, Linux and Windows to check system status, troubleshoot networks and manage devices—or create your own. • Create Once, Reuse Often Save commands and assign them to multiple compatible devices. Spend less time repeating the same setup. • Keep Favorites Close Mark frequently used devices as favorites for quick access. Organize your devices with labels, icons, search and sorting. • Discover Local Devices Find devices on your network with the built-in network browser and add them without manually entering every IP address. • Sync with iCloud Keep your saved devices and commands synchronized across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. • Use Widgets and Shortcuts Run saved commands from your Home Screen widgets or through Shortcuts and Siri. APPLE WATCH Browse your devices and favorites, run saved commands and read the results from your wrist. Commands run through your paired iPhone, which must be nearby and connected. MADE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY TASKS Wake your workstation before connecting remotely, check your server’s status, run maintenance scripts or put a Mac to sleep when you’re finished. Available in English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese and Chinese, including regional language variants. REQUIREMENTS Wake-on-LAN requires compatible devices and network settings. Remote commands require SSH access on the target device. Access over the internet requires appropriate network configuration. Remote Wake Up for macOS is sold separately and shares your devices and commands through iCloud.

Screenshots

S3 Explorer4 screens
Remote Wake Up Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote Wake Up Mobile at 71% against S3 Explorer's 25%. Remote Wake Up Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). S3 Explorer's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $9.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Explorer costs $7.99 and Remote Wake Up Mobile $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S3 Explorer ships an update every 8 months, Remote Wake Up Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
S3 Explorer versus Remote Wake Up Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS3 ExplorerRemote Wake Up Mobile
Price$7.99 — better$9.99
Rating—3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose LealDaniel Witt

Customer experience

S3 Explorer

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

Remote Wake Up Mobile

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

S3 Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Remote Wake Up Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S3 Explorer free?
S3 Explorer costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Wake Up Mobile free?
Remote Wake Up Mobile costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do S3 Explorer or Remote Wake Up Mobile have ads?
Neither S3 Explorer nor Remote Wake Up Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S3 Explorer or Remote Wake Up Mobile?
S3 Explorer ships an update every 8 months, and Remote Wake Up Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, S3 Explorer was updated on October 13, 2026 and Remote Wake Up Mobile on October 20, 2026.

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