Comparison

ADSignify 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

ADSignify

Manage Active Directory directly from your iOS device. This tool allows IT administrators to browse the AD tree, manage users and groups, and generate reports on the go. It offers secure, ad-free access without additional server configurations.

Highlights
  • Active Directory browsing
  • User account management
  • Group membership modification
  • Computer and OU management
  • Secure login with SSL/TLS
  • Multi-profile support
  • Customizable search bases
  • AD reporting
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ADSIGNIFY — ACTIVE DIRECTORY MANAGEMENT FOR iOS Your AD doesn't wait for your desk anymore. Password resets, unlocks, and more— from the airport lounge to Saturday at home, your Active Directory is always in the zone. Stop being tethered to your desk. Manage Active Directory directly from your iPhone or iPad. Reset passwords, unlock accounts, manage group memberships, and generate compliance reports in seconds. No RDP, or server setup required. BUILT BY AD ADMINISTRATORS, FOR AD ADMINISTRATORS We work with Active Directory every day. We understand the frustration of being away from your desk when a critical issue hits, the complexity of managing multiple domains, the burden of compliance audits, and the pressure to respond faster. That's why we built ADSignify—to give AD administrators the control and speed they deserve. We're proud of what we've built, but we're not done improving. Have a feature request or found something that could work better? Let us know. We're listening, and we respond. REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS • A user stops your boss because they can't log in. You reset the password in 30 seconds. Crisis averted. • You're at a doctor's appointment when a critical access issue comes in. Unlock the account, reset the password, and get back to your appointment. • It's Saturday morning and an urgent AD task arrives. No laptop. No scrambling for RDP. Handle it from your phone and get back to your weekend. • You're at the airport when a compliance audit request arrives. Generate the report from your gate—no stress after you land. ENTERPRISE-GRADE SECURITY. NO COMPLEXITY. Your credentials and sensitive data are protected within the iPhone's secure application sandbox. No hashes left on other devices. No exposed credentials. No server component to install, manage, or secure. Just native iOS security. ADSIGNIFY CORE FEATURES • Browse Tree Navigate your complete AD structure like a ADUC or file system, with instant search and filtering. • User Management Reset passwords, unlock accounts, enable or disable users, set expiration dates, and edit attributes. • Group Operations Manage memberships, edit group properties, and audit access. • Computer & OU Management Move or delete computers, update organizational units, and manage properties. • Reports Generate reports for expired accounts, locked users, inactive computers, empty groups, and more. • Multi-Profile Support Save and manage multiple AD domains with custom search bases. • Enterprise Security Use LDAP, SSL, and TLS connections with biometric unlock. Credentials are not stored on other devices. • Intuitive UI Manage complex AD operations through a clean, simple interface. • Smart Defaults Configure default OUs and password policies with Standard and Professional plans. SUBSCRIPTION PLANS • Free Read-only browsing, read/write computer management, basic reports, and no saved profiles. Free forever. • Basic — $7.99/year Full management for users, groups, computers, and OUs. Includes one saved profile and password reset. • Standard — $9.99/year Tree browsing, default OU settings, and standard reports. • Professional — $14.99/year or $2.99/month Up to 10 profiles, professional reports, and all available features. All paid plans include a 7-day free trial. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Start with a 7-day free trial and cancel anytime during the trial at no charge. After the trial, payment is charged to your Apple ID at the start of each billing period. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. CONTACT Questions, suggestions, or feature requests? Email: [support@signifium.com](mailto:support@signifium.com) Terms of Service: https://www.signifium.com/termsofuse Privacy Policy: https://www.signifium.com/privacy

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

ADSignify4 screens
S3 Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ADSignify at 100% against S3 Client's 79%. ADSignify also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). S3 Client's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ADSignify sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S3 Client has 56 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ADSignify's written reviews are positive against 79% of S3 Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADSignify ships an update monthly, S3 Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ADSignify versus S3 Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADSignifyS3 Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7 ratings)4.8 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better79.1% of reviews
Number of ratings756 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignifium LLCAnders Borum ApS

Customer experience

ADSignify

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

S3 Client

All ratings56 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%

Bugs and requests

ADSignify

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
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  • 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

4 purchases

ADSignify

Subscriptions4
  • Professional (1 month)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Basic7 Days trial$7.991 Year
  • Standard7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Professional7 Days trial$14.991 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 ADSignify free?
ADSignify 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, ADSignify or S3 Client?
S3 Client is rated higher. ADSignify averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 56 ratings.
Do ADSignify or S3 Client have ads?
Neither ADSignify nor S3 Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADSignify or S3 Client?
ADSignify ships an update monthly, and S3 Client every 9 days. Most recently, ADSignify was updated on October 12, 2026 and S3 Client on October 14, 2026.

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