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
Easily browse, bookmark, and download files from S3-compatible cloud storage. Supports multiple credentials and custom providers for a fast and user-friendly experience.
- Browse S3 buckets
- Bookmark files
- Download files
- Multiple storage credentials
- Custom cloud storage provider support
- Fast and easy to use
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Browse, bookmark, and download, files from S3 Buckets. Add multiple storage credentials for S3 compatible storage cloud providers. Add custom cloud storage provider. Fast and easy to use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: S3Drive at 4.7 against S3 Client & Browser's 1.0. S3Drive also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). S3 Client & Browser's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S3Drive has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
S3Drive ships an update weekly, S3 Client & Browser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | S3Drive | S3 Client & Browser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 2 |
| 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 |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 207 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomasz Raganowicz | NuFrnd AI Limited |
Customer experience
S3Drive
S3 Client & Browser
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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