# pCloud vs Sync with S3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: pCloud at 62% against Sync with S3's 0%. pCloud also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8.1K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Sync with S3 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: pCloud has 8.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of pCloud's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sync with S3's.

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, Sync with S3 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCloud | Sync with S3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-s3/id6499503555/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 112 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PCLOUD LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/692002101) | [Pixegram, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157672404) |

## What reviewers say

### pCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098)

Securely store and access your photos, videos, and documents from any device.  Automatically back up media to free up phone space and stream content on the go. Share large files easily with others.

**Highlights:** Up to 10 GB free storage, Automatic photo and video backup, Stream HD videos and music, Send and receive large files, Offline file access, Military-grade encryption

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| pCloud Encryption | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Ultra 10TB Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| pCloud Encryption | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $99.99 | per year |
| pCloud Encryption | $149.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $199.99 | one-time |
| Add Extra 2TB Lifetime Storage | $279.00 | one-time |
| Premium Plus | $399.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads
- 🔒 Secure and encrypted storage
- 👍 Convenient app integration across devices
- 💰 Affordable lifetime plans
- 📂 Flexible file organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable auto-upload feature
- 🔍 Lacking advanced search and organization tools
- 🔇 Subpar media player functionality
- 🔒 Encryption features behind paywall
- 🤔 Confusing free storage limits

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent file syncing across devices
- Issues with downloading and sharing files
- Missing metadata and HEIC file support

**Requested features**

- Improved photo/video management and viewing
- Background sync and auto-upload
- Sorting and filtering options for files
- Built-in text editor and note-taking
- Gapless audio playback


### Sync with S3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-with-s3/id6499503555)

Automatically back up your phone's photos and videos to S3 storage, preserving your album and folder structure. It mirrors your library, uploads edited media and Live Photos, and ensures your S3 storage matches your device without deleting any original files.

**Highlights:** Syncs photo library to S3, Preserves album and folder hierarchy, Uploads edited photos and videos, Supports Live Photos video component, One-way sync, no phone data deletion, Selective folder/album syncing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is pCloud free?

pCloud is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sync with S3 free?

Sync with S3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, pCloud or Sync with S3?

pCloud is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Sync with S3 averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do pCloud or Sync with S3 have ads?

Neither pCloud nor Sync with S3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, pCloud or Sync with S3?

pCloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sync with S3 every 2 months. Most recently, pCloud was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sync with S3 on June 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*