# Filen vs MEGA Pass Password Manager

The clearest difference is rating: MEGA Pass Password Manager at 4.7 against Filen's 3.8. MEGA Pass Password Manager also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). Filen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MEGA Pass Password Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Filen asks for nothing beyond the download.

MEGA Pass Password Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 126 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Filen's written reviews are positive against 75% of MEGA Pass Password Manager's.

Filen ships an update fortnightly, MEGA Pass Password Manager monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Filen | MEGA Pass Password Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filen-cloud-storage/id1549224518/reviews) | **[4.7 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-pass-password-manager/id6468971246/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **126** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filen Cloud Dienste UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549224520) | [MEGA Privacy (NZ) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893189492) |

## What reviewers say

### Filen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filen-cloud-storage/id1549224518)

Securely store photos, videos, and documents with military-grade encryption. Access files on any device, share them easily, and enjoy features like offline access and encrypted notes. Offers a free tier with 10 GB storage.

**Highlights:** 10 GB free storage, Unlimited pro storage, Secure client-side encryption, Offline file access, Cross-device file access, Encrypted notes and chats, Automatic camera upload

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 End-to-end encryption and privacy-focused design
- 💰 Affordable pricing with generous storage tiers
- 🌍 Open-source and transparent service
- 🚀 Fast upload/download speeds
- 👍 Clean and intuitive UI design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during uploads
- 📸 Photo/video upload failures and inconsistencies
- 🔄 Auto-upload feature unreliable and incomplete
- ⚠️ Data loss issues in Notes feature
- 🔐 Thumbnail cache exposed in Files app (security concern)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when uploading photos/videos
- Music pauses when app is minimized
- Photo upload stuck at specific file counts (e.g., 42 photos)
- Notes lose data during sync
- Note type conversion deletes text content

**Requested features**

- Video streaming/playback within app
- Read-only file mode option
- Back-sync feature (delete from phone, delete from cloud)
- Multi-select file upload capability
- iPad split-screen view support


### MEGA Pass Password Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-pass-password-manager/id6468971246)

Securely store, generate, and autofill your passwords across all devices. This manager uses zero-knowledge encryption for ultimate privacy and offers convenient biometric login options. Migrate your existing passwords with ease.

**Highlights:** Zero-knowledge encryption, Biometric & PIN authentication, Password autofill, Cross-device sync, Password migration, Password generator, Password strength checker

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MEGA Pass monthly subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| MEGA Pass monthly subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| MEGA Pass Yearly Subscription | $25.00 | per year |
| MEGA Pass yearly subscription | $25.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filen free?

Filen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MEGA Pass Password Manager free?

MEGA Pass Password Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Filen or MEGA Pass Password Manager?

MEGA Pass Password Manager is rated higher. Filen averages 3.8 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while MEGA Pass Password Manager averages 4.7 from 43 ratings.

### Do Filen or MEGA Pass Password Manager have ads?

Neither Filen nor MEGA Pass Password Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Filen or MEGA Pass Password Manager?

Filen ships an update fortnightly, and MEGA Pass Password Manager monthly. Most recently, Filen was updated on October 20, 2026 and MEGA Pass Password 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.*