# Dropshare vs S3 Client

The clearest difference is rating: S3 Client at 4.8 against Dropshare's 4.1. S3 Client also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 56%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Dropshare's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropshare sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and S3 Client sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

S3 Client holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 54 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Dropshare's written reviews are positive against 79% of S3 Client's.

Dropshare ships an update every 3 weeks, S3 Client every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropshare | S3 Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropshare-file-sharing-tool/id932316817/reviews) | **[4.8 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **64** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **79.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timo Josten](https://appshunter.io/developer/521476774) | [Anders Borum ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629010537) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropshare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropshare-file-sharing-tool/id932316817)

Easily upload and share files, photos, and videos from your iOS device.  Connect to your preferred cloud storage or server to generate instant download links. Customize your sharing experience with custom domains and download pages.

**Highlights:** Upload files, photos, videos, Generate instant download links, Supports own server, S3, and cloud services, Custom domains and URL shorteners, Customizable download pages, iCloud sync across devices, Shortcuts automation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro (yearly) | $8.99 | per year |
| Pro (Lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dropshare Pro (Lifetime) | $17.99 | one-time |


### S3 Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s3-client-files-location/id6447647340)

Access and manage your S3-compatible cloud storage directly from your device's file system. Files are downloaded on demand and synchronized automatically, with support for various S3 services and encryption methods.

**Highlights:** Direct S3 storage access, On-demand file downloading, Automatic synchronization, Support for multiple S3 services, System share sheet uploads, Pre-signed sharing link generation, Shortcuts automation support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| S3 Files Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime S3 Pro | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime S3 Pro | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive UI/UX
- 🔄 Universal setup across devices
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 💡 Excellent integration with Files app
- 🛠️ Handles edge cases and retries well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not intuitive for some
- 💰 Limited free features
- 🐛 Clunky to use
- 🐛 App constantly pauses
- 🐛 No obvious way to unpause

**Reported bugs**

- Files renamed randomly
- High CPU usage
- Stopped working in iOS 26
- Can't set permissions
- Fails to load S3 buckets properly

**Requested features**

- Support for WebDAV servers
- Support for Google OAuth for GCS
- Synchronous feature to backup photos automatically
- Configurable AWS endpoint for non-.com endpoints
- Allow import/export of configuration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropshare free?

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

### Is S3 Client free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dropshare or S3 Client?

S3 Client is rated higher. Dropshare averages 4.1 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while S3 Client averages 4.8 from 54 ratings.

### Do Dropshare or S3 Client have ads?

Neither Dropshare nor S3 Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dropshare or S3 Client?

Dropshare ships an update every 3 weeks, and S3 Client every 9 days. Most recently, Dropshare was updated on August 20, 2026 and S3 Client on September 26, 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.*