# Git+ for GitLab vs S3 Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: S3 Client at 79% against Git+ for GitLab's 0%. S3 Client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (54 vs 4). Git+ for GitLab's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, 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. Git+ for GitLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Git+ for GitLab's written reviews are positive against 79% of S3 Client's.

Git+ for GitLab ships an update every 2 weeks, S3 Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Git+ for GitLab | S3 Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-plus-for-gitlab/id1607749970/reviews) | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marek Gvora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556086597) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Git+ for GitLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/git-plus-for-gitlab/id1607749970)

Manage GitLab projects on the go. View notifications, respond to issues and pull requests, organize projects with labels, and browse your code and files from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** View project notifications, Respond to issues and pull requests, Organize projects with labels, Browse files and code, Manage assignees and projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Git+ for GitLab free?

Git+ for GitLab 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, Git+ for GitLab or S3 Client?

S3 Client is rated higher. Git+ for GitLab averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.

### Do Git+ for GitLab or S3 Client have ads?

Neither Git+ for GitLab nor S3 Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Git+ for GitLab or S3 Client?

Git+ for GitLab ships an update every 2 weeks, and S3 Client every 9 days. Most recently, Git+ for GitLab was updated on September 16, 2026 and S3 Client on September 26, 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.*