Comparison

Simple S3 Browser vs S3Drive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Simple S3 Browser

Access and manage your files on Amazon S3 and S3-compatible cloud storage. Browse folders, open files directly, and view images, music, and videos without downloading. Supports various cloud providers and includes a video player with subtitle functionality.

Highlights
  • Access Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage
  • Browse folders and open files directly
  • View images without downloading
  • Stream music and video with subtitle support
  • Supports multiple cloud providers
Features
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Simple S3 Browser is a free for personal use Amazon S3 and S3 compatible App designed for Amazon S3 and S3 compatible storage clouds. Features include: - Works with Amazon S3 and S3 compatible storages like MinIO, Celp Openstack, OVH Public cloud, Vultr storage, filebase, genesishosting public cloud and more - Browse folders in bucket - Open files directly in app - View images without downloading - Can play music without downloading (support playlist) - Can watch video without downloading (support subtitles) - Video player support subtitles (same file name in same folder) Set Endpoint: s3.(region).amazonaws.com for Amazon S3 object storage. This can be changed to a specific Amazon regional endpoint or another S3 compatible object storage endpoint as required. Next features: - Copy/Move/Delete files/folders - Share files with expiry - Upload/download files/folders

About

S3Drive

This app provides encrypted cloud storage by connecting to various S3, WebDAV, and Rclone compatible services. It offers features like drive mounting, multiple sync modes, and secure file sharing. Your data is encrypted before leaving your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Encrypted file storage
  • Drive mounting
  • Multiple sync modes
  • Secure file sharing
  • Photo & video backup
  • Supports S3, WebDAV, Rclone
Features
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S3Drive is an easy-to-use client that converts any S3, WebDAV or Rclone compatible back-end into your personal encrypted file storage. Your files are encrypted before they leave your device, so no one beside you can access them. Not even us. Features: - Drive mount, - Multiple sync modes (copy, sync, move, two-way), - Content and filename encryption, - Photo & video backup, - Secure sharing via encrypted link, - Multiple accounts support, - Manage files & directories (open, preview, download, copy, delete, rename, folder upload etc.), - Preview different file formats (pdf, markdown, txt, audio, video), - Background audio play-out, - Simple text editor, - Search within directories, - Object Lock support, - File versioning (delete & restore), - Light and dark themes ==Supported providers== Protocols: S3, WebDAV, SFTP, SMB, FTP, HTTP Personal storage: Dropbox, Box, Microsoft OneDrive, pCloud, Proton Drive, Koofr S3 clouds: AWS S3, Backblaze B2, Synology C2, Cloudflare R2, Google Cloud Storage, Wasabi, Linode, IDrive e2, Storj, Scaleway, DigitalOcean Spaces Self-hosted: MinIO, SeaweedFS, GarageFS, Openstack Swift S3, Ceph, Zenko CloudServer Full list: https://docs.s3drive.app/setup/providers Encryption Full compatibility with Rclone crypt - free and open-source encryption scheme. Media backup Backup your valuable photos&videos automatically in the background Sync Synchronize between different accounts. Choose folders and select mode (one-way copy/sync, two-way sync). Import/export Import your data from other providers or export your data if it's time to switch. No vendor lock-in. Cost-effectiveness Choose provider with best pricing model, combine multiple tiers. Self-sovereignty Stay independent from external providers, connect to your own server or NAS... or enable encryption and store your files privately pretty much anywhere. Sign-up for a free account, no credit card required. Available on desktop, mobile and web. If you would like to support our mission considering rating our app and spread the word. We would love to hear from you ! Missing some features? App not working as intended? Need help? Please visit our support channel: https://s3drive.app/support User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Simple S3 Browser4 screens
S3Drive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple S3 Browser at none against S3Drive's 3. Simple S3 Browser also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%). S3Drive's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. S3Drive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple S3 Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple S3 Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, S3Drive weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simple S3 Browser versus S3Drive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple S3 BrowserS3Drive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB207 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThoai Nguyen AnhTomasz Raganowicz

Customer experience

Simple S3 Browser

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

S3Drive

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simple S3 Browser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

S3Drive

Subscriptions2
  • Ultimate Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Ultimate Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Ultimate$24.99

Questions

Is Simple S3 Browser free?
Simple S3 Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is S3Drive free?
S3Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple S3 Browser or S3Drive have ads?
Neither Simple S3 Browser nor S3Drive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple S3 Browser or S3Drive?
Simple S3 Browser ships an update every 3 weeks, and S3Drive weekly. Most recently, Simple S3 Browser was updated on September 20, 2026 and S3Drive on September 9, 2026.

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