Comparison

S3Drive vs Rclone UI

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

Rclone UI

Manage multiple rclone instances and cloud storage services like Dropbox and AWS S3 from your phone. Browse files, upload, delete, and run commands like Copy and Sync. It's an open-source companion for your existing rclone setup.

Highlights
  • Manage rclone remotes
  • Browse cloud files
  • Upload and delete files
  • Run rclone commands (Copy, Sync)
  • View transfer logs and errors
  • Open source
Features
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Command multiple rclone instances from your phone with the only open source app to manage your Rclone remotes (and much more)! The perfect companion for cloud storage from AWS S3 to Dropbox and Koofr. ◆ REMOTES - View All Remotes - Create New Remotes - Edit Remotes - Delete Remotes ◆ JOBS/TRANSFERS - Check out active transfers - See logs for past transfers - Check detailed error messages ◆ BROWSER - Browse files on your remotes - Upload files to your remotes - Create new folders - Delete files & folders ◆ COMMANDS - Run rclone commands such as Copy, Sync, Bisync, Move, Purge, Delete, etc That’s it folks! This text isn't gonna get any more interesting. I mean, I think we've pretty much covered all the good stuff. Still here? Ummmm, ok. How's everything? Good? Cool cool cool. What are you looking for? The app description is over. For real, check out the app. It's way better than hanging out in the App Store this long. Wow, you're dedicated. Do you just love app descriptions? Weird. OK, we're gonna go now. Bye. NOTICE & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. Credentials are stored locally on your device, and never leave it. 2. Rclone UI is OSS (Open Source Software), feel free to open an Issue or PR at github.com/rclone-ui/rclone-ui 3. This is not a replacement for the desktop app. Certain actions, such as scheduling jobs, should be done directly in the app. 4. This app connects to an existing rclone instance on your laptop, desktop, homelab, or server. © FarFetched 2026. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

S3Drive4 screens
Rclone UI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: S3Drive at 50% against Rclone UI's 0%. S3Drive also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 2.0). Rclone UI'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

S3Drive is free to download; Rclone UI costs $1.99 up front. S3Drive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Rclone UI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

S3Drive holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S3Drive has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of S3Drive's written reviews are positive against 0% of Rclone UI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S3Drive ships an update weekly, Rclone UI monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
S3Drive versus Rclone UI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS3DriveRclone UI
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomasz RaganowiczFarFetched

Customer experience

S3Drive

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

Rclone UI

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

S3Drive

Subscriptions2
  • Ultimate Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Ultimate Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Ultimate$24.99
None

Rclone UI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is S3Drive free?
S3Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rclone UI free?
Rclone UI costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, S3Drive or Rclone UI?
S3Drive is rated higher. S3Drive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Rclone UI averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do S3Drive or Rclone UI have ads?
Neither S3Drive nor Rclone UI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S3Drive or Rclone UI?
S3Drive ships an update weekly, and Rclone UI monthly. Most recently, S3Drive was updated on September 25, 2026 and Rclone UI on September 11, 2026.

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