Comparison

S3 Client vs Scan2Paperless Documents

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

Scan2Paperless Documents

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Scan2Paperless verbindet professionelles Dokumentenscannen mit dem direkten Zugriff auf deine selbst gehostete Paperless-ngx-Instanz. DOKUMENTE ERFASSEN • Mehrseitige Papierdokumente mit der System-Dokumentkamera scannen • Seiten prüfen, sortieren, drehen, entfernen und als PDF vorbereiten • Dokumente aus Dateien, ausgewählten Dokumentbildern oder dem Teilen-Menü importieren KONTROLLIERT ABLEGEN • Das aktive Serverprofil vor der Übergabe prüfen • Titel und Paperless-Metadaten vorbereiten • Upload- und Verarbeitungszustände nachvollziehen • Offene Vorgänge in einer lokalen Warteschlange verwalten ARCHIV IM BLICK • Dokumente durchsuchen, sortieren und in einer nativen Liste öffnen • Metadaten, Dateiinformationen, Notizen und vorhandene Freigabelinks anzeigen • Verfügbare Verwaltungsfunktionen abhängig von Serverversion und Benutzerrechten nutzen PRIVAT BY DESIGN Scan2Paperless hat kein eigenes Benutzerkonto, kein Entwickler-Backend und keine Entwickler-Cloud. Die App enthält keine Werbung und kein Tracking. Serverprofile bleiben auf deinem Gerät; API-Tokens werden im iOS-Schlüsselbund gespeichert. Dokumente werden ausschließlich an die von dir ausgewählte Paperless-ngx-Instanz übertragen. Scan2Paperless ist ein unabhängiger Client für Paperless-ngx und steht nicht in Verbindung mit dem Paperless-ngx-Projektteam. Verfügbare Funktionen können von Serverversion, Konfiguration und Benutzerrechten abhängen.

Screenshots

S3 Client4 screens
Scan2Paperless Documents4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: S3 Client at Free against Scan2Paperless Documents's $0.99. S3 Client also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Scan2Paperless Documents's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

S3 Client is free to download; Scan2Paperless Documents costs $0.99 up front. S3 Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Scan2Paperless Documents asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S3 Client ships an update every 9 days, Scan2Paperless Documents every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
S3 Client versus Scan2Paperless Documents: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS3 ClientScan2Paperless Documents
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (56 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSRENE SUESS

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
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

Scan2Paperless Documents

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

S3 Client

Subscriptions1
  • S3 Files Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime S3 Pro$14.99
  • Lifetime S3 Pro$17.99
None

Scan2Paperless Documents

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S3 Client free?
S3 Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scan2Paperless Documents free?
Scan2Paperless Documents costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do S3 Client or Scan2Paperless Documents have ads?
Neither S3 Client nor Scan2Paperless Documents shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S3 Client or Scan2Paperless Documents?
S3 Client ships an update every 9 days, and Scan2Paperless Documents every 3 weeks. Most recently, S3 Client was updated on October 14, 2026 and Scan2Paperless Documents on October 2, 2026.

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