S3 Client vs LynkIt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
S3 Client
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.
- 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
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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.
LynkIt
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LynkIt is an AI-powered contact manager designed for professionals. It captures, recalls, and organizes your network while maintaining strict separation from your personal contacts. Why you'll love LynkIt: - AI-Powered Scanning: Our hybrid AI engine extracts names, phones, emails, and job titles with precision. This eliminates the need for manual data entry and ensures your database remains accurate. - Voice Notes & AI Transcription: Record essential details immediately after meetings. LynkIt automatically transcribes your voice notes and attaches them to the contact profile for future reference. - Semantic Context Search: Locate contacts using conversation details or context. Our local vector search engine indexes your voice notes and allows you to search for terms like "needs quote" or "met at keynote" to find the correct contact instantly. - Dedicated Professional Workspace: LynkIt functions as a secure staging ground for your business connections. Scan hundreds of cards into a local database and organize them efficiently. Export specific contacts to your phone's address book only when necessary. - Geographic Context: LynkIt geotags every scan to provide location context. View your professional footprint on an interactive map to visualize your network's global reach. - Event Mode: Toggle Event Mode during conferences or meetups. The app automatically tags every new scan with the event name to keep leads organized by session or location. - Company Enrichment: LynkIt enriches company profiles with logos, industry tags, and corporate descriptions to provide a complete view of your connections..tsx] - Privacy First: We utilize on-device machine learning for embeddings and provide full control over cloud backups via iCloud or Google Drive.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LynkIt at 15.1 against S3 Client's 18.2. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. S3 Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and LynkIt sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
S3 Client ships an update every 9 days, LynkIt every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | S3 Client | LynkIt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (56 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anders Borum ApS | Yash Agarwal |
Bugs and requests
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
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- 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
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- 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
LynkIt
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
S3 Client
- S3 Files Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Lifetime S3 Pro$14.99
- Lifetime S3 Pro$17.99
LynkIt
- 50 Credits$0.99
- 500 Credits$1.99
- 5000 Credits$19.99









