S3Drive vs S3 Client & Browser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Encrypted file storage
- Drive mounting
- Multiple sync modes
- Secure file sharing
- Photo & video backup
- Supports S3, WebDAV, Rclone
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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/
S3 Client & Browser
Manage cloud storage from your iPhone. Connect to various S3-compatible services to browse, preview, upload, download, and share files securely. Offers direct transfers, live progress, and private key management.
- Connect to S3, R2, B2, and more
- Browse, preview, and sort files
- Upload and download files of any size
- Share files with time-limited links
- Manage files and folders
- Secure key management
- Private by design
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S3 Browser is a fast, simple way to manage your cloud storage on iPhone. Connect to Amazon S3 or any S3-compatible service, then browse, preview, upload and share files from wherever you are. WORKS WITH YOUR STORAGE • Amazon Web Services (S3) • Cloudflare R2 • Backblaze B2 • Wasabi • DigitalOcean Spaces • Linode Object Storage • MinIO and other self-hosted storage • Any custom S3-compatible endpoint Paste an endpoint or bucket URL and the bucket and region fill in for you. Buckets in other AWS regions or R2 jurisdictions are found automatically. If something doesn’t look right, such as swapped keys, a dashboard URL instead of an endpoint, or an API token instead of access keys, the app points it out before you connect. BROWSE AND PREVIEW • Move through buckets and folders quickly, even very large ones • View photos full screen and preview documents with Quick Look • Sort and filter any folder • See file details such as size, type, storage class and last modified date • Bookmark the buckets and folders you use most UPLOAD AND DOWNLOAD • Upload files of any size, up to the 5 TB S3 limit • Large files go up in parts and recover from network hiccups automatically • Downloads stream straight to disk with live progress • A transfer queue shows everything in progress. Cancel, retry or save any transfer • Transfers keep going when you switch apps, with progress in a Live Activity SHARE FILES AND FOLDERS • Send a time-limited link straight to any file • Choose Direct Download so the file saves instead of opening in the browser • Share a whole folder, or a single file, as a clean download page anyone can open • Links are signed on your device, and pages expire with their links MANAGE FILES • Create, rename, duplicate and delete files and whole folders • Bookmarks follow files and folders you rename • Copy a file’s key or S3 URI • Restore archived Glacier and Deep Archive files KEYS THAT FIT YOUR SETUP • Add as many accounts as you need • Use keys limited to specific buckets, such as Cloudflare R2 API tokens • Read-only keys work too. The app hides actions they can’t use, so you can browse and download safely • Clear explanations when keys, endpoints or buckets don’t work, so you know what to fix PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your keys are stored securely in the iOS Keychain and never leave your device • The app talks directly to your storage provider. No account, no tracking • Download pages are optional. They hold only the signed links you choose to share, never your keys • Small and fast, with no third-party code Privacy Policy: https://nufrnd.com/privacy-policy?app=s3-browser Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: S3 Client & Browser at none against S3Drive's 3. S3Drive's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support 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. S3Drive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. S3 Client & Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.
S3Drive ships an update weekly, S3 Client & Browser every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | S3Drive | S3 Client & Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 207 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomasz Raganowicz | NuFrnd AI Limited |
In-app purchases
S3Drive
- Ultimate Monthly$1.991 Month
- Ultimate Yearly$9.991 Year
- Lifetime Ultimate$24.99
S3 Client & Browser
No in-app purchases
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