# S3 Client vs thinkCLI

S3 Client and thinkCLI are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. S3 Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and thinkCLI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | S3 Client | thinkCLI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **54** | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 63 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) | [Blue Sodium Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/388020988) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### thinkCLI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thinkcli/id6755308911)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $29.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S3 Client free?

S3 Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is thinkCLI free?

thinkCLI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do S3 Client or thinkCLI have ads?

Neither S3 Client nor thinkCLI shows ads.

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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.*