Comparison

S3 Client & Browser vs RemoteDisk

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Browse S3 buckets
  • Bookmark files
  • Download files
  • Multiple storage credentials
  • Custom cloud storage provider support
  • Fast and easy to use
Features
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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.

About

RemoteDisk

Features
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RemoteDisk turns any S3-compatible bucket or SFTP server into a native drive inside the iOS Files app. Browse, open, edit, and share your remote files from any app that supports Files — no separate viewer, no copy-paste workflow. Built natively for iOS 17+ with SwiftUI and Apple's File Provider framework, RemoteDisk feels like iCloud Drive for your own storage. — SUPPORTED BACKENDS — • Amazon S3 • Cloudflare R2 • Backblaze B2 • DigitalOcean Spaces • MinIO (self-hosted) • Wasabi, Storj, and any S3-compatible endpoint • SFTP servers (password authentication) — FILES APP INTEGRATION — Every connection appears as a drive in the Files app. Tap a file to stream it, long-press to pin it offline, or drag it between connections. Works with Preview, Markup, Quick Look, and every third-party app that reads from Files. — SMART SYNC — • On-demand streaming — files download only when opened • Pin files and folders for guaranteed offline access • Conflict detection with configurable strategies: server wins, local wins, keep both, or manual resolution • LRU cache eviction keeps your device from filling up • Background refresh keeps metadata current — CELLULAR-AWARE — Set per-connection policies for cellular data: block sync on cellular, cap file sizes, or allow everything. Never worry about a 2 GB upload draining your plan. — SHARE SHEET UPLOADS — Send files to a RemoteDisk connection from any app via the iOS share sheet. Upload photos, PDFs, documents, or anything else directly to the destination folder you choose. — SECURITY FIRST — • Credentials stored in the iOS Keychain, never in plain text • Shared keychain access group so extensions authenticate without re-entering secrets • No telemetry, no analytics, no third-party servers — your data goes only between your device and your storage — POWER USER FEATURES — • Custom endpoint URLs for self-hosted deployments • Multiple connections to the same provider with different credentials — LOCALIZATION — Full English and Simplified Chinese support with in-app language switching. — WHO IT'S FOR — • Developers who keep assets in R2 or S3 and want to edit them on iPad • Photographers backing up to B2 or Wasabi who need to preview shots on the go • Homelab users with MinIO or a self-hosted server exposed via SFTP • Anyone who wants their own storage to feel as native as iCloud

Screenshots

S3 Client & Browser3 screens
RemoteDisk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: S3 Client & Browser at none against RemoteDisk's 3. On price, 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

Both are free to download. RemoteDisk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. S3 Client & Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
S3 Client & Browser versus RemoteDisk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS3 Client & BrowserRemoteDisk
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNuFrnd AI Limited晓良 张

In-app purchases

None

S3 Client & Browser

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RemoteDisk

One-time3
  • Buy me an espresso$1.99
  • Buy me a latte$3.99
  • Buy me a flat white$5.99

Questions

Is S3 Client & Browser free?
S3 Client & Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RemoteDisk free?
RemoteDisk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do S3 Client & Browser or RemoteDisk have ads?
Neither S3 Client & Browser nor RemoteDisk shows ads.

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