Comparison

Rclone GUI vs RcloneView

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

Head to head
About

Rclone GUI

Manage your personal cloud storage with this open-source iOS client for rclone. Connect to over 70 services, including encrypted file transfers, direct streaming, and seamless integration with Apple's Files app. A premium subscription is required for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Connects to 70+ cloud services
  • Encrypted file transfers
  • Direct video and audio streaming
  • iOS Files app integration
  • Smart photo syncing
  • Guided remote setup wizard
Features
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Rclone GUI is a native, open-source iOS client for rclone — the reference tool for managing your personal cloud storage. Connect Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Cloudflare R2, Storj, Wasabi, Dropbox, Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, pCloud, Mega, Box, Filen, Internxt, Drime, SFTP, WebDAV, and 70+ other services straight from your iPhone, with no middleman. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED All Rclone GUI features (remote management, transfers, Files app integration, PhotoSync, crypt decryption, streaming, etc.) require a Premium subscription. • Free 7-day trial, then €1.99/month or €19.99/year • Auto-renewing, cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions • No feature is usable without an active subscription (beyond onboarding) CRYPT-FIRST ENCRYPTION (Premium) The whole interface is built around rclone "crypt" encryption: encrypted remotes are tagged with a purple lock, filenames are decrypted on the fly so you see the real tree, and file content is decrypted during playback without ever transiting in clear through a third-party server. The cryptographic core uses NaCl secretbox (XSalsa20-Poly1305), executed locally by rclone. iOS FILES INTEGRATION (Premium) A File Provider extension exposes every remote inside Apple's Files app, encrypted ones included. Open a PDF straight from Files, drag and drop documents between apps, and stream video or audio without downloading the full asset. SMART PHOTO SYNC (Premium) Automatically sync new photos and videos to the cloud of your choice. Adaptive throttling while you're using the app, background execution, clean resume after a network drop. GUIDED ADD-REMOTE WIZARD (Premium) A step-by-step wizard covers every rclone backend: per-backend forms, tutorials for OAuth providers (Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox), instant validation. "Where to get your credentials" panels and a remote picker (for crypt vaults, alias, union…) make setup even simpler. Import an existing rclone.conf in one tap, with automatic secret migration to the iOS Keychain. PRIVACY BY DESIGN - No analytics, no tracker, no third-party SDK - No backend server: the app talks directly to your cloud services - Face ID / Touch ID to lock the configuration - Configuration encrypted at rest (ChaCha20-Poly1305 + iOS Keychain) - OAuth tokens in the iOS Keychain, never in UserDefaults - Strict ATS, no network exception FEATURES (all included in the Premium subscription) - 70+ rclone backends supported - Parallel transfers, pause, resume, queue - Adaptive bandwidth throttling (cellular / Wi-Fi) - Video and audio streaming with range requests - Built-in QuickLook preview - Search, sort, filter in folders - Detailed transfer stats - Exportable local logs for debugging SUBSCRIPTION TERMS The Rclone GUI Premium subscription auto-renews at the end of each period (€1.99/month or €19.99/year). Renewal is billed to your Apple ID within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal at any time in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://vitalysrdt.github.io/rclone-gui-ios/privacy.html OPEN SOURCE Rclone GUI is fully open source: https://github.com/VitalysRDT/rclone-gui-ios This app is not affiliated with Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Dropbox or any other cloud provider. "rclone" is a trademark of Nick Craig-Wood (rclone author).

About

RcloneView

Features
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Your photos, your files, your clouds — all in one app. RcloneView Mobile is a powerful rclone client that connects to 60+ storage backends, so you can back up, browse, and transfer across every cloud you use — straight from your phone. It's also the mobile companion to RcloneView Desktop: import all your remotes by scanning one QR code. WORKS WITH 60+ BACKENDS • Object storage: Amazon S3, Wasabi, Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, Alibaba OSS, Tencent COS, and more • Cloud drives: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, Google Photos • File servers & NAS: SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, SMB — works with Synology, TrueNAS, Nextcloud, and any standards-based server • If rclone supports it, so do we AUTO-BACKUP YOUR PHOTOS & VIDEOS • Continuously back up your camera roll to your own cloud • Wi-Fi-only and battery rules, your way • Never deletes files from your cloud • Built-in integrity check verifies your backup against the device • Automatic photo & video backup is included with RcloneView Plus BROWSE & TRANSFER • Browse, upload, download, and manage files on any remote • Track every transfer with progress and history TWO WAYS TO START • Scan one QR code from RcloneView Desktop to import every remote • Or add a remote directly on your phone — no desktop required PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No middleman server — the app talks directly to your cloud providers • Credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain; OAuth tokens stay on your device Whether you need an S3 browser, a WebDAV or SFTP client, or automatic photo and video backup, RcloneView Mobile does it all. Built by Bdrive Inc. RCLONEVIEW PLUS — IN-APP PURCHASE • Plus Yearly — US$23.99 per year, auto-renewable subscription • Plus Lifetime — US$119.99, one-time purchase (not a subscription) Prices are shown in US dollars and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ License Agreement for RcloneView: https://rcloneview.com/src/eula Privacy Policy: https://rcloneview.com/src/privacy_policy

Screenshots

Rclone GUI4 screens
RcloneView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RcloneView at 15.0 against Rclone GUI's 26.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Rclone GUI sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and RcloneView sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $23.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rclone GUI versus RcloneView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRclone GUIRcloneView
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVitalys ROUGETET--DE TROYANEBdrive Inc.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Rclone GUI

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

RcloneView

Subscriptions1
  • RcloneView Plus Yearly Subscription$23.991 Year
One-time1
  • RcloneView Plus Lifetime License$119.99

Questions

Is Rclone GUI free?
Rclone GUI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RcloneView free?
RcloneView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rclone GUI or RcloneView have ads?
Neither Rclone GUI nor RcloneView shows ads.

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