# File Picker vs S3 Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: S3 Client at 79% against File Picker's 0%. S3 Client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and ratings volume (54 vs 5). File Picker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

S3 Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S3 Client has 54 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of File Picker's written reviews are positive against 79% of S3 Client's.

## The numbers

| Metric | File Picker | S3 Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-picker/id1595132894/reviews) | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turing Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1534511649) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### File Picker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/file-picker/id1595132894)

Access local files and folders directly from supported web applications on your iOS device. This extension enables seamless integration with web apps like VS Code and Photopea, allowing you to read, create, and write to files securely through iOS's built-in permission system.

**Highlights:** File and folder picker for websites, MIME type and multiple file support, Create, open, and write to files, Stream APIs for large files, Legacy FileReader interface support

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 File Picker free?

File Picker 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, File Picker or S3 Client?

S3 Client is rated higher. File Picker averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.

### Do File Picker or S3 Client have ads?

Neither File Picker nor S3 Client shows ads.

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