Comparison

S3Drive vs JRDrive Rclone File Manager

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

JRDrive Rclone File Manager

Manage files across multiple cloud storage services with this Rclone-based file manager. It offers efficient streaming for various media types and supports numerous remote configurations, with more cloud services planned.

Highlights
  • Rclone-based file management
  • Multiple remote storage support
  • Efficient streaming access
  • Audio/video/image/document streaming
  • Cloud storage integration
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Rclone based file manager which supports access for multiple remote types and (soon to be added) cloud storage remotes. Supports efficient streaming access for audio/video/image/documents and support for selected rclone remote types (more coming soon)!

Screenshots

S3Drive4 screens
JRDrive Rclone File Manager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: S3Drive at none against JRDrive Rclone File Manager's shown. S3Drive also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1). JRDrive Rclone File Manager's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 JRDrive Rclone File Manager 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

JRDrive Rclone File Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S3Drive ships an update weekly, JRDrive Rclone File Manager every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
S3Drive versus JRDrive Rclone File Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS3DriveJRDrive Rclone File Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomasz RaganowiczJay Pathak

Customer experience

S3Drive

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

JRDrive Rclone File Manager

All ratings1 ratings
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

JRDrive Rclone File Manager

One-time1
  • JRDrive Premium$9.99

Questions

Is S3Drive free?
S3Drive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JRDrive Rclone File Manager free?
JRDrive Rclone File Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, S3Drive or JRDrive Rclone File Manager?
JRDrive Rclone File Manager is rated higher. S3Drive averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while JRDrive Rclone File Manager averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do S3Drive or JRDrive Rclone File Manager have ads?
JRDrive Rclone File Manager shows ads; S3Drive does not.
Which is updated more often, S3Drive or JRDrive Rclone File Manager?
S3Drive ships an update weekly, and JRDrive Rclone File Manager every 8 days. Most recently, S3Drive was updated on October 27, 2026 and JRDrive Rclone File Manager on October 26, 2026.

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