# BeeDrive vs S3 Client

The clearest difference is rating: S3 Client at 4.8 against BeeDrive's 2.8. S3 Client also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 50%). BeeDrive's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, 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. BeeDrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

S3 Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. 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: 50% of BeeDrive's written reviews are positive against 79% of S3 Client's.

BeeDrive ships an update every 3 months, S3 Client every 9 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeeDrive | S3 Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beedrive/id6444200965/reviews) | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Synology Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/321493109) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### BeeDrive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beedrive/id6444200965)

Consolidate your scattered digital life into one central hub. Effortlessly back up photos and videos wirelessly from your devices, freeing up valuable storage space. Seamlessly transfer files between your phone and computer without recurring cloud fees.

**Highlights:** Wireless photo and video backup, Free up device storage, File transfer from iOS to Windows, Centralized data hub, No recurring cloud fees

**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 BeeDrive free?

BeeDrive 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, BeeDrive or S3 Client?

S3 Client is rated higher. BeeDrive averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.

### Do BeeDrive or S3 Client have ads?

Neither BeeDrive nor S3 Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BeeDrive or S3 Client?

BeeDrive ships an update every 3 months, and S3 Client every 9 days. Most recently, BeeDrive was updated on September 22, 2026 and S3 Client on September 22, 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.*