Comparison

Elpass vs S3 Client

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

Head to head
About

Elpass

Securely store and manage your passwords and sensitive information with a personal digital vault. Enjoy an intuitive interface with customizable security levels and automatic login filling for web and native apps. Your data is encrypted and stored locally, with optional cloud syncing.

Highlights
  • Password management
  • Personal digital vault
  • Bank-level encryption
  • Customizable security levels
  • Automatic login filling
  • Cross-device syncing
Features
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Elpass is a password manager and personal digital vault that you can fully control. It has an enjoyable interface and always keeps your safety in mind. Elpass isolates your vault strictly. Your data is stored on your device locally and synced with a third-party cloud service like iCloud and Dropbox. Your data will be encrypted with bank-level algorithms before being sent, making sure that nobody can access it without your master password. Security is critical, but sometimes we don't want so many troubles for insignificant items. You may set a security level for every item. A convenient level item may fill automatically without any interaction. However, a high level item requires biometric verification every time. About convenience, Elpass can auto-fill logins for webpages and native applications on macOS. You never need to open the password manager and copy passwords manually. Elpass works on your Mac, iPhone & iPad. All data is synced smoothly and securely. Terms and Conditions: https://elpass.app/terms Privacy policy: https://elpass.app/privacy-policy

About

S3 Client

Access and manage your S3-compatible cloud storage directly from your device's file system. Files are downloaded on demand and synchronized automatically, with support for various S3 services and encryption methods.

Highlights
  • Direct S3 storage access
  • On-demand file downloading
  • Automatic synchronization
  • Support for multiple S3 services
  • System share sheet uploads
  • Pre-signed sharing link generation
  • Shortcuts automation support
Features
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Access your S3 storage directly from the Files app, Finder, and other applications on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Developed by the creator of Working Copy, this application provides seamless integration with S3-compatible storage services. Once configured, S3 buckets appear alongside other cloud storage providers, with files available on demand. Files are downloaded as needed and automatically synchronized back to S3 when modified. The app supports a wide range of S3-compatible services, including AWS S3, BackBlaze B2, CloudFlare R2, DigitalOcean Spaces, MinIO, and others. Files and directories can be uploaded through the system share sheet on iOS and the Services menu on macOS. The app remembers preferred upload destinations for different file types, streamlining file management. Pre-signed sharing links can be generated directly from Finder and the Files app, allowing temporary access to files for up to seven days. Support for server-side encryption with customer-provided keys (SSE-C) and client-side AES-GCM encryption compatible with the Amazon S3 Encryption Client. Comprehensive support for Shortcuts automation enables operations such as listing, downloading, uploading, and moving files. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase.

Screenshots

Elpass4 screens
S3 Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: S3 Client at 4.8 against Elpass's 4.3. S3 Client also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 59%). Elpass's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Elpass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and S3 Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S3 Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Elpass's written reviews are positive against 79% of S3 Client's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elpass ships an update every 2 months, S3 Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Elpass versus S3 Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElpassS3 Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (40 ratings)4.8 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews79.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4054 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSurge Networks Inc.Anders Borum ApS

Customer experience

Elpass

All ratings40 ratings
Positive82.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral14.7%
Negative26.5%

S3 Client

All ratings54 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%

Bugs and requests

Elpass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

S3 Client

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Files renamed randomly
  • High CPU usage
  • Stopped working in iOS 26
  • Can't set permissions
  • Fails to load S3 buckets properly
Show 12 more
  • Duplicating root folders
  • Folders missing
  • Failing to upload
  • No image/video thumbnails
  • EXIF option unreliable
  • No SSE-C encryption/decryption support
  • Does not support IAM policy roles
  • Short-lived keys needed
  • App locks up Files app
  • Requires reboot
  • Issues with S3 Minio
  • Update issues with older macOS

Requested features

14 requests
  • Support for WebDAV servers
  • Support for Google OAuth for GCS
  • Synchronous feature to backup photos automatically
  • Configurable AWS endpoint for non-.com endpoints
  • Allow import/export of configuration
Show 9 more
  • Show number of files in a directory
  • Option to clear app cache
  • Support for SSE-C encryption/decryption
  • Support for IAM policy roles
  • Support for S3 buckets with short-lived keys
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Duplicate Settings option for iOS
  • Support for public dataset anonymous configuration

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Elpass

Subscriptions2
  • Elpass Subscription (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Elpass Subscription (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
3 purchases

S3 Client

Subscriptions1
  • S3 Files Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime S3 Pro$14.99
  • Lifetime S3 Pro$17.99

Questions

Is Elpass free?
Elpass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is S3 Client free?
S3 Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Elpass or S3 Client?
S3 Client is rated higher. Elpass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.
Do Elpass or S3 Client have ads?
Neither Elpass nor S3 Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elpass or S3 Client?
Elpass ships an update every 2 months, and S3 Client every 9 days. Most recently, Elpass was updated on September 20, 2026 and S3 Client on September 22, 2026.

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