# iFiles vs AWS S3 Manager

The clearest difference is price: iFiles at Free against AWS S3 Manager's $1.99. iFiles also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). AWS S3 Manager's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

iFiles is free to download; AWS S3 Manager costs $1.99 up front. iFiles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. AWS S3 Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

iFiles holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iFiles has 3.2K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of iFiles's written reviews are positive against 42% of AWS S3 Manager's.

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, AWS S3 Manager every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iFiles | AWS S3 Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044/reviews)** | [2.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-s3-manager/id1352683230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 41.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 159 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yajing Qian](https://appshunter.io/developer/566517066) | [Philipp Gebauer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352683229) |

## What reviewers say

### iFiles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifiles-file-manager-browser/id908003044)

Organize, view, convert, and secure all your files in one powerful app. Includes a document scanner, PDF reader, media players, and file conversion tools. Manage files from cloud storage and network servers with ease.

**Highlights:** File management and organization, Document scanning and PDF editing, File conversion for documents and media, Built-in music and video players, Web browser with file downloader, ZIP/RAR extraction and archiving, Cloud storage and network server integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Useful file management
- 🔗 Good for file sharing
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive
- 🌐 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 📢 Excessive ads/pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Freezing and crashing on login
- Inability to unzip files properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved file transfer and sharing
- Better compatibility with external devices


### AWS S3 Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-s3-manager/id1352683230)

Manage your AWS S3 buckets directly from your mobile device. Upload, download, and view files, including images, documents, and videos. Connect to any S3-compatible service with secure credential storage.

**Highlights:** Connect to AWS S3 and S3-compatible services, Upload and download files, View images, documents, and play media, Save connections for quick access, Secure credential storage in Keychain, Generate temporary file URLs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iFiles free?

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

### Is AWS S3 Manager free?

AWS S3 Manager costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iFiles or AWS S3 Manager?

iFiles is rated higher. iFiles averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while AWS S3 Manager averages 2.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do iFiles or AWS S3 Manager have ads?

iFiles shows ads; AWS S3 Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, iFiles or AWS S3 Manager?

iFiles ships an update every 3 weeks, and AWS S3 Manager every 5 months. Most recently, iFiles was updated on October 24, 2026 and AWS S3 Manager on October 24, 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.*