Jungle Messenger vs Mega
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jungle Messenger
A secure messaging app designed for children, offering a private way to connect with friends. It bypasses traditional logins and phone numbers, using QR codes for safe connections and allowing users to express themselves with custom icons instead of personal information.
- No login or phone number required
- QR code connection for security
- Customizable user icons
- Private and secure communication
- Works on old iPads/iPhones without SIM
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A messenger app that was designed for kids. The app does not require a login of any kind and not a phone number, you can use an old ipad or iphone to talk with your friends, no need for a SIM card. Select a cute icon that represent you, don't put your name or any private information. The connection is with a QR code so no strangers can connect Talk to your friends simply and securely
Mega
Connect with friends, family, and discover new people. Express your fun side while hanging out and building relationships.
- Connect with friends
- Connect with family
- Make new connections
- Hang out
- Express yourself
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Hang out with your friends, family, and make new connections.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Jungle Messenger at weekly against Mega's every 3 weeks. Mega's advantage is iOS requirement (15.3 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jungle Messenger ships an update weekly, Mega every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jungle Messenger | Mega |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Bunim | MEGA CHAT, LLC |
In-app purchases
Jungle Messenger
No in-app purchases
Mega
No in-app purchases
