# Dropbox vs MEGA

The clearest difference is ads: Dropbox at none against MEGA's shown. Dropbox also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (900K vs 107K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dropbox sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MEGA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dropbox holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dropbox has 900K ratings behind it against 107K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Dropbox's written reviews are positive against 46% of MEGA's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dropbox | MEGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (900K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330/reviews)** | [4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-encrypted-cloud-storage/id706857885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **900K** | 107K |
| Positive reviews | **47.6% of reviews** | 45.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #42 |
| Size | 228 MB | 387 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dropbox, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/327630333) | [Mega Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804926365) |

## What reviewers say

### Dropbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dropbox-cloud-storage-backup/id327630330)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Productivity, #29 Top Free · Productivity, #34 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Securely store, sync, and share your files and photos across all your devices. Easily upload, access, and send documents, videos, and more from anywhere, even offline. Offers robust backup and recovery features for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo and video upload, Offline file access, Large file sharing via links, Document scanning to PDF, Version history and file recovery, Cross-device synchronization

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dropbox Simple - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Plus - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Plus - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Plus - Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Professional - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Professional - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Family - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Dropbox Plus - Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Dropbox Plus - Annual | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable cloud storage
- 🔒 Secure file sharing
- 📁 Convenient file management
- 💻 Cross-device accessibility
- 📸 Automatic photo backups

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔍 Confusing file navigation
- ⚠️ Unreliable upload/sync
- 💰 Expensive paid plans
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing on login screen
- Duplicate file uploads
- Incorrect file timestamps
- Incompatibility with iOS updates
- Disappearing recent files

**Requested features**

- Select all option for uploads
- Background upload support
- Integrated media player
- Increased free storage
- Flexible paid plan options


### MEGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-encrypted-cloud-storage/id706857885)

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Productivity, #78 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Securely store, sync, and share your files with end-to-end encryption. Communicate privately with encrypted chat and video calls. Access your data from any device, anywhere.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted cloud storage, Secure one-on-one and group chat, Encrypted audio and video calls, File upload, download, and sharing, Real-time folder updates, Cross-device access

**Features:** Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO LITE Monthly | $6.49 | per month |
| MEGA PRO I | $12.49 | per month |
| PRO I Monthly | $12.49 | per month |
| MEGA PRO II | $24.99 | per month |
| PRO II Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| PRO III Monthly | $37.49 | per month |
| PRO LITE Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| PRO I Yearly | $124.99 | per year |
| PRO II Yearly | $249.99 | per year |
| PRO III Yearly | $374.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient coding
- 🔒 Encrypted and decrypted automatically
- 👍 Easy to organize files into folders
- 👍 User-friendly interface with flawless functionality
- 🚀 Generous free storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Thumbnails take forever to load
- 🐛 Video playback issues and glitches
- 🐛 Insufficient transfer quota limits downloads
- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Unreliable file uploads and downloads

**Reported bugs**

- Login circle with no reaction
- Inability to view recent file uploads
- Incorrect file order in offline downloaded folders
- Inconsistent behavior when opening links in the app
- Deleted files not actually removed from account

**Requested features**

- Background downloading support
- Ability to delete chats and group chats
- Custom folder icons
- Separate camera upload folders for each device
- Better Apple Files integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dropbox free?

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

### Is MEGA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dropbox or MEGA?

Dropbox is rated higher. Dropbox averages 4.8 out of 5 from 900K ratings, while MEGA averages 4.6 from 107K ratings.

### Do Dropbox or MEGA have ads?

MEGA shows ads; Dropbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dropbox or MEGA?

Dropbox ships an update every 2 weeks, and MEGA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dropbox was updated on September 24, 2026 and MEGA on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Dropbox or MEGA?

Dropbox currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and MEGA at #42. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*