Comparison

X 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

X

Manage your hydraulic components and machines with a digital twin. Organize machines into folders, perform inspections, and access data offline. Seamlessly syncs with a web application for office and field collaboration.

Highlights
  • Digital twin for hydraulic components
  • Machine organization in folders
  • Component breakdown
  • Regulatory inspection module
  • Offline data access and synchronization
  • App and web application integration
Features
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The X-CODE Manager helps you keep track of all your machines. At the centre is our X-CODE, a digital twin of your hydraulic components. **X-CODE in focus** Our X-CODE is the key element for all actions in the X-CODE Manager. Your X-CODEs and all functions are quickly and easily accessible.   **Your machines in focus** You can organise your machines in self-defined folder structures and divide each machine into components.    **Master of your machines** Keep full control of your machines. Organise your machines in folders and limit access to these folder by setting authorisations.   **Better safe than sorry** With our service module, you can carry out your inspections in accordance with DGUV and BetrSichV regulations.   **Easy navigation & search** Via the main menu you can access all areas of the app. The action button is always in reach and lets you access all actions. Our search options help you find what you are looking for. Quick filters help you keep your focus.   **Keep on working offline** When you log in for the first time, your data is saved locally in our X-CODE Manager. If your internet connection should fail in the meantime, you can simply continue working. As soon as the internet connection is available again, all changes are synchronised with our system and saved.   **Perfect symbiosis: app and web application** In addition to our app, you can also use our web application. Making the interaction between office employees and those working on the machines seamless.

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

X4 screens
S3 Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: S3 Client at 4.8 against X's 1.0. S3 Client also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (54 vs 1). X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. S3 Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S3 Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S3 Client has 54 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X ships an update every 2 months, S3 Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
X versus S3 Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXS3 Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (54 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—79.1% of reviews
Number of ratings154 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHANSA-FLEX AGAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

X

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

S3 Client

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

Bugs and requests

X

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

None

X

No in-app purchases

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 X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S3 Client free?
S3 Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, X or S3 Client?
S3 Client is rated higher. X averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.
Do X or S3 Client have ads?
Neither X nor S3 Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X or S3 Client?
X ships an update every 2 months, and S3 Client every 9 days. Most recently, X was updated on September 8, 2026 and S3 Client on September 22, 2026.

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