# FileBrowser vs AWS S3 Manager

The clearest difference is rating: FileBrowser at 4.7 against AWS S3 Manager's 2.9. FileBrowser also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 42%) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 14). AWS S3 Manager's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

FileBrowser costs $7.99 and AWS S3 Manager $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FileBrowser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FileBrowser has 5.6K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of FileBrowser's written reviews are positive against 42% of AWS S3 Manager's.

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, AWS S3 Manager every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FileBrowser | AWS S3 Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545/reviews)** | [2.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-s3-manager/id1352683230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stratospherix Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/323133606) | [Philipp Gebauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352683229) |

## What reviewers say

### FileBrowser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filebrowser-documents-manager/id364738545)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Access and manage files across your home computers, network drives, and cloud storage. Upload, download, copy, and edit documents directly from your device, with built-in viewers for various file types and streaming capabilities.

**Highlights:** Connect to computers, NAS, and cloud storage, Upload, download, copy, and move files, Multi-tabbed browsing and split-screen support, Edit documents in-place, Built-in viewers for documents, photos, and media, Stream movies and music with AirPlay/Chromecast, Annotate PDFs and images

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great file manager
- 🚀 Powerful and versatile
- 🔒 Secure access to files
- 💡 Excellent integration with iOS Files app
- 👍 Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 SMB connection issues
- 🐛 Misleading directory caching
- 🐛 Video playback problems
- 🐛 Buggy UI changes
- 🐛 Inability to rename photos

**Reported bugs**

- Copy and paste functionality broken after update
- Inability to access iCloud files
- Crashes when accessing large files
- Thumbnails not generating properly

**Requested features**

- Add support for AV1 video codec
- Improve audio playback controls
- Implement a recycle bin/trash feature
- Add option to loop video playback
- Improve video scrubbing and seeking


### AWS S3 Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-s3-manager/id1352683230)

Manage your AWS S3 buckets directly from your mobile device. Upload, download, and view files, including images, documents, and videos. Connect to any S3-compatible service with secure credential storage.

**Highlights:** Connect to AWS S3 and S3-compatible services, Upload and download files, View images, documents, and play media, Save connections for quick access, Secure credential storage in Keychain, Generate temporary file URLs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FileBrowser free?

FileBrowser costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AWS S3 Manager free?

AWS S3 Manager costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FileBrowser or AWS S3 Manager?

FileBrowser is rated higher. FileBrowser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while AWS S3 Manager averages 2.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do FileBrowser or AWS S3 Manager have ads?

Neither FileBrowser nor AWS S3 Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FileBrowser or AWS S3 Manager?

FileBrowser ships an update every 5 weeks, and AWS S3 Manager every 5 months. Most recently, FileBrowser was updated on September 27, 2026 and AWS S3 Manager on August 20, 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.*