# S3 Client vs Solum

The clearest difference is device support: S3 Client at 3 against Solum's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. S3 Client sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Solum sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | S3 Client | Solum |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **57** | — |
| 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 | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) | [SAMI HINDI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848290695) |

## 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. 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:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| S3 Files Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime S3 Pro | $14.99 | 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


### Solum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solum-private-local-ai/id6790970513)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solum Premium | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S3 Client free?

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

### Is Solum free?

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

### Do S3 Client or Solum have ads?

Neither S3 Client nor Solum 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.*