Comparison

S3 Client vs Focusly

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

Focusly

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Focusly is a calm visual focus timer for reading, studying, deep work, and the tasks that deserve your full attention. Choose one task, start a session, and watch the screen fill with color as focused time grows. Focusly keeps the structure clear while your attention stays on the work. FOCUS WITH INTENTION - Start unlimited 15- or 25-minute focus sessions for free - Keep the selected task visible in portrait and landscape - Pause, resume, or close a session while saving focused time - Follow the countdown with widgets, Live Activities, and Dynamic Island - Continue an ambient sound while the screen is locked TURN PLANS INTO PROGRESS - Keep up to 2 active tasks free; completed tasks do not count toward the limit - Add categories, notes, due dates, and session estimates - Connect focus sessions to tasks and see session progress - Review finished work in the Completed list UNDERSTAND YOUR RHYTHM - Review daily and weekly focused time, sessions, and streaks - See recent focus history and activity at a glance MAKE FOCUS SOUND LIKE YOU - Use Rainy Library or a silent timer for free - Preview the complete sound library and two-layer sound mixer FOCUSLY PRO - Unlock 45- and 60-minute presets and custom timers from 5 to 180 minutes - Create unlimited active tasks - Receive session completion notifications - Unlock four additional ambient sounds - Mix two sound layers, adjust each volume, and save named mixes - Explore 30-day insights and period comparisons - Choose from five exclusive alternate app icons Focusly Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription. The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Localized price and offer eligibility appear before purchase. Manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Focusly works without an account. Tasks, sessions, preferences, and focus history remain on your device. Focusly has no ads and does not track you across apps or websites. Apple processes payments, and RevenueCat processes anonymous purchase history to validate subscriptions, prevent fraud, provide Pro access, and measure subscription performance. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://focusly-support.ndsgnnn.chatgpt.site/privacy

Screenshots

S3 Client4 screens
Focusly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: S3 Client at 3 against Focusly's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. S3 Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Focusly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S3 Client ships an update every 9 days, Focusly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
S3 Client versus Focusly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS3 ClientFocusly
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (56 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.218.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnders Borum ApSNurmuxammad Jobborov

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

Focusly

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
2 purchases

Focusly

Subscriptions2
  • Focusly Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Focusly Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is S3 Client free?
S3 Client is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Focusly free?
Focusly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do S3 Client or Focusly have ads?
Neither S3 Client nor Focusly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S3 Client or Focusly?
S3 Client ships an update every 9 days, and Focusly every 5 days. Most recently, S3 Client was updated on October 14, 2026 and Focusly on September 26, 2026.

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