# Elpass vs S3 Client

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Elpass | S3 Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elpass/id1488616799/reviews) | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Surge Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1442620677) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Elpass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elpass/id1488616799)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elpass Subscription (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Elpass Subscription (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |


### S3 Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| S3 Files Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime S3 Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime S3 Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive UI/UX
- 🔄 Universal setup across devices
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 💡 Excellent integration with Files app
- 🛠️ Handles edge cases and retries well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not intuitive for some
- 💰 Limited free features
- 🐛 Clunky to use
- 🐛 App constantly pauses
- 🐛 No obvious way to unpause

**Reported bugs**

- Files renamed randomly
- High CPU usage
- Stopped working in iOS 26
- Can't set permissions
- Fails to load S3 buckets properly

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*