Comparison

S3 Explorer vs S3 Client & Browser

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

S3 Client & Browser

Easily browse, bookmark, and download files from S3-compatible cloud storage. Supports multiple credentials and custom providers for a fast and user-friendly experience.

Highlights
  • Browse S3 buckets
  • Bookmark files
  • Download files
  • Multiple storage credentials
  • Custom cloud storage provider support
  • Fast and easy to use
Features
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Browse, bookmark, and download, files from S3 Buckets. Add multiple storage credentials for S3 compatible storage cloud providers. Add custom cloud storage provider. Fast and easy to use.

Screenshots

S3 Explorer4 screens
S3 Client & Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: S3 Client & Browser at Free against S3 Explorer's $7.99. S3 Client & Browser also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). S3 Explorer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Client & 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S3 Explorer ships an update every 8 months, S3 Client & Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
S3 Explorer versus S3 Client & Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS3 ExplorerS3 Client & Browser
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating—1.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose LealNuFrnd AI Limited

Customer experience

S3 Explorer

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

S3 Client & Browser

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

S3 Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

S3 Client & Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S3 Explorer free?
S3 Explorer costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is S3 Client & Browser free?
S3 Client & Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do S3 Explorer or S3 Client & Browser have ads?
Neither S3 Explorer nor S3 Client & Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S3 Explorer or S3 Client & Browser?
S3 Explorer ships an update every 8 months, and S3 Client & Browser every 3 months. Most recently, S3 Explorer was updated on September 9, 2026 and S3 Client & Browser on September 23, 2026.

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