Comparison

S3Drive vs PocketServer

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

Head to head
About

S3Drive

This app provides encrypted cloud storage by connecting to various S3, WebDAV, and Rclone compatible services. It offers features like drive mounting, multiple sync modes, and secure file sharing. Your data is encrypted before leaving your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Encrypted file storage
  • Drive mounting
  • Multiple sync modes
  • Secure file sharing
  • Photo & video backup
  • Supports S3, WebDAV, Rclone
Features
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S3Drive is an easy-to-use client that converts any S3, WebDAV or Rclone compatible back-end into your personal encrypted file storage. Your files are encrypted before they leave your device, so no one beside you can access them. Not even us. Features: - Drive mount, - Multiple sync modes (copy, sync, move, two-way), - Content and filename encryption, - Photo & video backup, - Secure sharing via encrypted link, - Multiple accounts support, - Manage files & directories (open, preview, download, copy, delete, rename, folder upload etc.), - Preview different file formats (pdf, markdown, txt, audio, video), - Background audio play-out, - Simple text editor, - Search within directories, - Object Lock support, - File versioning (delete & restore), - Light and dark themes ==Supported providers== Protocols: S3, WebDAV, SFTP, SMB, FTP, HTTP Personal storage: Dropbox, Box, Microsoft OneDrive, pCloud, Proton Drive, Koofr S3 clouds: AWS S3, Backblaze B2, Synology C2, Cloudflare R2, Google Cloud Storage, Wasabi, Linode, IDrive e2, Storj, Scaleway, DigitalOcean Spaces Self-hosted: MinIO, SeaweedFS, GarageFS, Openstack Swift S3, Ceph, Zenko CloudServer Full list: https://docs.s3drive.app/setup/providers Encryption Full compatibility with Rclone crypt - free and open-source encryption scheme. Media backup Backup your valuable photos&videos automatically in the background Sync Synchronize between different accounts. Choose folders and select mode (one-way copy/sync, two-way sync). Import/export Import your data from other providers or export your data if it's time to switch. No vendor lock-in. Cost-effectiveness Choose provider with best pricing model, combine multiple tiers. Self-sovereignty Stay independent from external providers, connect to your own server or NAS... or enable encryption and store your files privately pretty much anywhere. Sign-up for a free account, no credit card required. Available on desktop, mobile and web. If you would like to support our mission considering rating our app and spread the word. We would love to hear from you ! Missing some features? App not working as intended? Need help? Please visit our support channel: https://s3drive.app/support User Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PocketServer

Share files and folders across devices without cloud storage or cables. This app allows for cross-platform transfer and management of data, enabling users to run web servers and stream content directly from their iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform file and folder sharing
  • No cloud or cable required
  • Two-way data transfer
  • Persistent background WebDAV servers
  • Local HTTP server for static websites
  • Run multiple servers simultaneously
Features
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Cross-Platform Files & Folders Sharing. No data upload required. No cloud or cables needed. Designed for developers, power users, and privacy enthusiasts. ■ Two-way files & folders transfer between your iOS and Windows, Linux, etc. devices. Seamlessly browse, stream, and manage iOS files and folders from Windows, Linux, macOS, etc. No additional software, drivers, cloud services, or cables required. ■ Launch persistent background WebDAV servers. Easily set up and run Class 1 WebDAV servers on iPhone & iPad, compatible with rclone, Cyberduck, Transmit, Finder, and others. ■ Run local HTTP servers to serve static HTML websites. ■ Run multiple servers at the same time and in the background. The Pro version is a one-time purchase; no subscriptions. Built for power users who need flexibility without complexity. Term of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

S3Drive4 screens
PocketServer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PocketServer at 100% against S3Drive's 50%. PocketServer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. S3Drive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PocketServer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PocketServer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of S3Drive's written reviews are positive against 100% of PocketServer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S3Drive ships an update weekly, PocketServer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
S3Drive versus PocketServer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS3DrivePocketServer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings)5.0 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1420 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomasz RaganowiczBao Nguyen

Customer experience

S3Drive

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

PocketServer

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

S3Drive

Subscriptions2
  • Ultimate Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Ultimate Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Ultimate$24.99
1 purchases

PocketServer

One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$4.99

Questions

Is S3Drive free?
S3Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PocketServer free?
PocketServer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, S3Drive or PocketServer?
PocketServer is rated higher. S3Drive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while PocketServer averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.
Do S3Drive or PocketServer have ads?
Neither S3Drive nor PocketServer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S3Drive or PocketServer?
S3Drive ships an update weekly, and PocketServer every 5 days. Most recently, S3Drive was updated on September 9, 2026 and PocketServer on August 27, 2026.

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