Comparison

perli vs S3 Client

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

Head to head
About

perli

Learn, run, and share Perl scripts on iOS. Features include code autocompletion, syntax highlighting, and a built-in browser for learning materials. Customize your learning environment and generate QR codes for easy sharing.

Highlights
  • Autocompletion
  • Auto Indent
  • Code coloring
  • Built-in browser
  • Code templates
  • File system support
  • QR code generation
Features
Read full description

This is an ios perl app,you can learn,run,share perl script. Features : Autocomplate. Auto Indent. Code color. In(the built-in browser or the txt editor),Select the text to run. Horizontal screen development. Code templates,the contents of the new file is copy from contents of the template file. *You can enter perl code, and then you can execut the perl code,support the STDIN function. *You can use the file system to supports txt, pdf, chm, mp3,m4v,zip, gif, png, html, pl ,doc... *You can find learning materials by the built-in browser . *You can save perl code and learning materials, and can be modified to the save file and delete the save file . *You can control the background image and color, and execution voice , background animation, text color and shadow, switch interface animation , the number and the order of the main interface of the tab bar to create your learning software. *You can Learn perl knowledge , the system provides some basic learning materials . *You can use perl code or learning materials to generate two-dimensional code , for easy sharing . *You can share code by Email,Weibo,Twitter,Facebook. *You can use the counter,light in the Setting tab.

About

S3 Client

Access and manage your S3-compatible cloud storage directly from your device's file system. Seamlessly integrate with services like AWS, Backblaze, and MinIO, with files available on demand and automatic synchronization.

Highlights
  • Direct access via Files app and Finder
  • Automatic file synchronization
  • Support for AWS, Backblaze, MinIO, and more
  • Uploads via system share sheet
  • Generate pre-signed sharing links
  • Supports encryption (SSE-C, AES-GCM)
  • Shortcuts automation integration
Features
Read full description

Access your S3 storage directly from the Files app, Finder, and other applications on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Developed by the creator of Working Copy, this application provides seamless integration with S3-compatible storage services. Once configured, S3 buckets appear alongside other cloud storage providers, with files available on demand. Files are downloaded as needed and automatically synchronized back to S3 when modified. The app supports a wide range of S3-compatible services, including AWS S3, BackBlaze B2, CloudFlare R2, DigitalOcean Spaces, MinIO, and others. Files and directories can be uploaded through the system share sheet on iOS and the Services menu on macOS. The app remembers preferred upload destinations for different file types, streamlining file management. Pre-signed sharing links can be generated directly from Finder and the Files app, allowing temporary access to files for up to seven days. Support for server-side encryption with customer-provided keys (SSE-C) and client-side AES-GCM encryption compatible with the Amazon S3 Encryption Client. Comprehensive support for Shortcuts automation enables operations such as listing, downloading, uploading, and moving files. The app is free to use with a single server. A Pro Unlock is required for multiple servers, available as a one-time purchase or a monthly subscription, with access shared across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. A one-week free trial allows users to evaluate Pro features before purchase.

Screenshots

perli4 screens
S3 Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: S3 Client at every 9 days against perli's every 3 months. S3 Client also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (57 vs 19). perli's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. perli sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and S3 Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S3 Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 57 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of perli's written reviews are positive against 79% of S3 Client's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

perli ships an update every 3 months, S3 Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
perli versus S3 Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterperliS3 Client
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (19 ratings)4.8 (57 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews — better79.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1957 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB63 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer小文 黄Anders Borum ApS

Customer experience

perli

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative13.8%

S3 Client

All ratings57 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative10.5%

User reviews

perli

From 19 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast execution
  • 🌐 Offline functionality
  • 👍 Convenient for on-the-go coding
  • 💡 Good for learning Perl
  • ✨ Useful tool for testing ideas

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on startup
  • 🤔 Confusing UI
  • 🐛 Cursor position misaligned
  • 🐛 Text editor issues
  • 😵 Obnoxious pop-up reminders

S3 Client

From 57 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive UI/UX
  • 🔄 Universal setup across devices
  • 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
  • 💡 Excellent integration with Files app
  • 🛠️ Handles edge cases and retries well

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Not intuitive for some
  • 💰 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Clunky to use
  • 🐛 App constantly pauses
  • 🐛 No obvious way to unpause

Bugs and requests

perli

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Cursor position is misaligned
  • Text editor has frustrating cursor placement
  • Execute button missing on older devices
  • Tutorials contain offensive content
Show 1 more
  • Frequent and strong inappropriate content

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add search functionality
  • Import/export code functionality
  • Improve tutorial content
  • Add more Chinese documentation
  • Improve UI
Show 4 more
  • Clear the whole screen
  • Add autocomplete feature
  • Enhance learning materials
  • Improve text editor functionality

S3 Client

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Files renamed randomly
  • High CPU usage
  • Stopped working in iOS 26
  • Can't set permissions
  • Fails to load S3 buckets properly
Show 12 more
  • Duplicating root folders
  • Folders missing
  • Failing to upload
  • No image/video thumbnails
  • EXIF option unreliable
  • No SSE-C encryption/decryption support
  • Does not support IAM policy roles
  • Short-lived keys needed
  • App locks up Files app
  • Requires reboot
  • Issues with S3 Minio
  • Update issues with older macOS

Requested features

14 requests
  • 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
Show 9 more
  • Show number of files in a directory
  • Option to clear app cache
  • Support for SSE-C encryption/decryption
  • Support for IAM policy roles
  • Support for S3 buckets with short-lived keys
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Duplicate Settings option for iOS
  • Support for public dataset anonymous configuration

In-app purchases

7 purchases

perli

One-time7
  • Password Service$0.99
  • To remove ads$0.99
  • Horizontal screen development$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Simple Vedio$0.99
  • Encryption Compression$0.99
  • Text Search$0.99
  • Autocomplete$0.99
2 purchases

S3 Client

Subscriptions1
  • S3 Files Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime S3 Pro$14.99

Questions

Is perli free?
perli is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is S3 Client free?
S3 Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, perli or S3 Client?
S3 Client is rated higher. perli averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 57 ratings.
Do perli or S3 Client have ads?
Neither perli nor S3 Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, perli or S3 Client?
perli ships an update every 3 months, and S3 Client every 9 days. Most recently, perli was updated on November 1, 2026 and S3 Client on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons