# Extended File Info vs S3 Client

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Extended File Info at none against S3 Client's 3. Extended File Info also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). S3 Client's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Extended File Info against 4.8 for S3 Client. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 54 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Extended File Info's written reviews are positive against 79% of S3 Client's.

Extended File Info ships an update every 5 months, S3 Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Extended File Info | S3 Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extended-file-info/id1606340771/reviews) | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 79.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jorge Garcia Armero](https://appshunter.io/developer/373208304) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Extended File Info

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extended-file-info/id1606340771)

This utility allows users to view and modify detailed information about files on iOS devices. It supports checking file hashes like SHA256, MD5, and SHA1, and enables changes to creation/modification dates, names, and extensions. Files can be easily managed via drag and drop and accessed through the iOS Share menu.

**Highlights:** View SHA256, MD5, SHA1 file hashes, Modify file creation and modification dates, Change file names and extensions, Drag and drop file support, Access via iOS Share menu

**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 Extended File Info free?

Extended File Info 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, Extended File Info or S3 Client?

S3 Client is rated higher. Extended File Info averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.

### Do Extended File Info or S3 Client have ads?

Neither Extended File Info nor S3 Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Extended File Info or S3 Client?

Extended File Info ships an update every 5 months, and S3 Client every 9 days. Most recently, Extended File Info was updated on August 14, 2026 and S3 Client on September 22, 2026.

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