Comparison

DeDuplicate vs MEGA VPN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DeDuplicate

This app scans your cloud storage for identical files and allows you to remove duplicates, freeing up valuable space. It efficiently identifies exact duplicates using file hash values without downloading your files, ensuring privacy and speed.

Highlights
  • Scans cloud storage for duplicate files
  • Removes extra copies to free up space
  • Efficient and fast scanning
  • Accurate detection using file hash values
  • Privacy-first, local processing
  • Supports multiple cloud services
Features
Currently charting
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Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and other cloud services don’t offer built-in tools to find and remove duplicates. If you store many files in the cloud, it’s easy to lose control and waste space. Automatic mobile backups make this problem even worse. DeDuplicate scans your cloud storage, finds identical files, and lets you remove the extra copies to free up space. How it works: 1) Log into your account. 2) Choose one or more folders (or the entire drive) and start the scan. Scan time depends on the NUMBER of files, not their size. 3) Review the detected duplicates and optionally ignore some of them. 4) Confirm the operation. What makes DeDuplicate different: • Efficient and fast: files are NOT downloaded. DeDuplicate uses metadata provided by cloud services, so it saves bandwidth, requires no extra storage, and scans are very quick (e.g. ~100,000 files in under 10 minutes, depending on network speed). • Accurate detection: only EXACT duplicates are detected using file hash values. File names are ignored; contents must be identical. • Privacy-first: everything runs locally on your device. The app connects directly to cloud providers, with no intermediary servers and no file data collection. • Cross-platform support. DeDuplicate currently supports the following cloud services: (PERSONAL ACCOUNTS - see notes below!) • OneDrive • Dropbox • Google Drive (∗) • MEGA • Box • pCloud • Yandex.Disk IMPORTANT: DeDuplicate is designed and tested primarily with PERSONAL/CONSUMER ACCOUNTS. Business, school, or enterprise accounts may behave differently and are not fully supported yet. Improving support for those account types is planned for a future update! NOTES ABOUT GOOGLE DRIVE: - Due to recent changes in Google’s requirements for third-party apps, DeDuplicate currently does not have a “verified” status. You can still use Google Drive normally, but signing in requires a small workaround, which is explained step by step inside the app! - Google proprietary file types (such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.) are treated specially by Google Drive and are NOT included in DeDuplicate’s scan. WHY DO YOU NEED THIS APP? Until now, the only practical way to remove duplicates from cloud storage was a very time-consuming workaround: downloading everything to your computer, using one of the many “offline” duplicate-file utilities, and then syncing the changes back to the cloud. In the worst-case scenario, this even means re-uploading everything from scratch. That’s hardly a viable option when you have over 500 GB of unorganized cat pictures :) DeDuplicate is actively developed. If you encounter any issues, please take the time to contact us!

About

MEGA VPN

Browse the internet securely and privately with an encrypted connection that masks your IP address and blocks ads. Enjoy unlimited, full-speed access to global servers and protect up to 10 devices with advanced security features.

Highlights
  • Encrypted internet connection
  • IP address masking
  • Ad blocker
  • Unlimited VPN traffic
  • Global server access
  • Auto-connect on risky networks
  • Multi-device support
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Browse in confidence with an encrypted internet connection that masks your IP address and eliminates throttling for a faster, safer, easier online life. Unlimited VPN traffic, full-speed access Stream, browse, and download as much as you like. No slowdowns, no data caps, just fast, uninterrupted access. Ad blocker for uninterrupted browsing Stop annoying ads and invisible trackers to enjoy faster, cleaner, and more private browsing. Around the globe access Choose from multiple servers in locations around the world, including in North America, Europe, Asia, and New Zealand. You’re in control You can automatically connect to the server closest to your location, or pick the right location for your needs. One VPN for all your devices Protect your privacy online, wherever you are. Install MEGA VPN on up to 10 devices, including your smartphone and tablet. Stay safe with advanced security ChaCha20 encryption means your browsing is safe from hackers, information theft, and prying eyes on any network, even unsecured public wi-fi. Your privacy is our priority We don’t log or share your browsing activity, DNS queries, browser type, or the time you spend on pages. 24/7 support Our dedicated Helpdesk team is always on hand to offer support or answer questions. MEGA’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy apply to the use of MEGA VPN: - MEGA Terms of Service: https://mega.io/terms - MEGA Privacy Policy: https://mega.io/privacy Smart auto-connect MEGA VPN can activate automatically on risky networks to keep you safe

Screenshots

DeDuplicate4 screens
MEGA VPN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MEGA VPN at Free against DeDuplicate's $7.99. MEGA VPN also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 48%). DeDuplicate's advantage is chart position (#191 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MEGA VPN is free to download; DeDuplicate costs $7.99 up front. DeDuplicate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and MEGA VPN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DeDuplicate against 4.6 for MEGA VPN. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 309 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of DeDuplicate's written reviews are positive against 57% of MEGA VPN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DeDuplicate ships an update every 2 weeks, MEGA VPN monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DeDuplicate versus MEGA VPN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDeDuplicateMEGA VPN
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (130 ratings)4.6 (309 ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews57.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings130309 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB141 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaolo PuglieseMega Limited

Customer experience

DeDuplicate

All ratings129 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative46.0%

MEGA VPN

All ratings293 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral9.4%
Negative33.1%

User reviews

DeDuplicate

From 130 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast duplicate finding
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • ✅ Works with Dropbox
  • ✅ Works with Google Drive (sometimes)
  • ✅ Works with OneDrive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Repeated errors (Error 403, PERMISSION_DENIED)
  • 🐛 Fails to connect to cloud services
  • 🐛 Doesn't find all duplicates
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Issues with Google Drive access

MEGA VPN

From 309 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and quick to connect
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💰 Affordable pricing / Included with MEGA subscription
  • ✨ Works well for many users
  • 🌐 Many countries to choose from

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues / Doesn't load
  • 👎 Refund denied / Unresponsive support
  • 🐌 Slows down connection speeds
  • 🔒 Not a log-free VPN / Tracks activity
  • ❌ Difficult to switch off

Bugs and requests

DeDuplicate

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • Error 403 and PERMISSION_DENIED messages
  • Unable to perform advertised function
  • Cannot log in to Yandex Disk
  • Google revoked trusted access
  • Kicking back errors with developer access token
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  • No photo option for Google Photos
  • Shows no files for Google Drive
  • Temporary access issues with Google Drive (one-hour stints)
  • Infinite loop asking for token
  • Does not scan Yandex Disk due to login issues
  • Repeated error messages
  • Says no duplicates when there are
  • Does not see duplicate files on Yandex Disk
  • Does not work on OneDrive
  • Fails to delete duplicates in Mega
  • App not working on finding duplicates files in Google Drive
  • Only found 100 duplicates out of 12k+ photos on OneDrive
  • Said no folders found on Dropbox
  • Unable to click delete button for duplicates
  • App pretends to delete data but doesn't

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to choose specific duplicates to delete
  • Option to filter duplicates by file type
  • Option to filter duplicates by size
  • Scan for folder duplicates
  • Improved Google Photos integration
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  • Better Yandex Disk integration
  • Improved Mega integration
  • More flexible settings and sorting options
  • Clearer indication of temporary access limitations
  • More responsive customer support

MEGA VPN

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Cannot get anything to load
  • Refund denied twice
  • Support is completely unresponsive
  • Glitch caused two simultaneous subscriptions
  • Almost impossible to switch off VPN
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  • iPad settings switch it on again when trying to switch off
  • Barely works on MacOS, started working only after several crashes
  • Disconnects at random times, needs re-downloading
  • Error when clicking connect, says connecting then goes back to connection screen
  • Connection fails sometimes, needs retry
  • Keeps connecting to New Zealand server even if other locations are set
  • App does not work at all, support did not help
  • No connection, doesn't connect to any server
  • App does not work, says not subscribed but subscription is active
  • VPN stops working immediately after turning on, no internet

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add India Server
  • Menu bar integration
  • Auto kill switch on macOS
  • Toolbar icon status
  • OpenVPN support
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  • Support for streaming services like Netflix

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DeDuplicate

One-time2
  • Buy me a coffee$0.99
  • No Ads - Lifetime$7.99
5 purchases

MEGA VPN

Subscriptions4
  • MEGA VPN monthly subscription$3.991 Month
  • VPN monthly subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • VPN yearly subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year
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  • VPN yearly subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • VPN 2-year access$39.99

Questions

Is DeDuplicate free?
DeDuplicate costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MEGA VPN free?
MEGA VPN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DeDuplicate or MEGA VPN?
MEGA VPN is rated higher. DeDuplicate averages 4.5 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while MEGA VPN averages 4.6 from 309 ratings.
Do DeDuplicate or MEGA VPN have ads?
Neither DeDuplicate nor MEGA VPN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DeDuplicate or MEGA VPN?
DeDuplicate ships an update every 2 weeks, and MEGA VPN monthly. Most recently, DeDuplicate was updated on November 3, 2026 and MEGA VPN on November 3, 2026.

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