MegaBox vs Back to Basics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MegaBox
This app provides a unified platform for accessing mall information and exclusive offers. Members can register points, redeem rewards, and enjoy special privileges. It serves as a comprehensive guide to shopping, dining, and entertainment at the largest mall in Kowloon East.
- Latest information and offers
- Mega Club membership registration
- Points registration and reward redemption
- Discover events and promotions
- Member parking privileges
- Birthday and year-round shopping benefits
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Discover the new MegaBox app, offering an elevated experience that allows you to access the latest information and offers from MegaBox on a single platform. Download the MegaBox app and register as a Mega Club member. Members can register points and redeem rewards through the app. New app features and membership benefits include: — Discover the latest happenings and limited-time offers — Earn Mega Points by uploading receipts and redeem a variety of gifts and rewards — Member parking privileges — Birthday benefits — Year-round shopping privileges — Enroll in workshops and promotional events MegaBox is the largest mall in Kowloon East. Covering 1.1 million square feet, it is a one-stop shopping destination that brings together shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Back to Basics
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This app gives you an instant access to the following: * Augmented Reality (AR) effects to watch the videos in the brochure
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MegaBox at every 10 days against Back to Basics's every 66 months. Back to Basics's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
MegaBox ships an update every 10 days, Back to Basics every 66 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MegaBox | Back to Basics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 66 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MegaBox Development Company Limited | Hong Kong Police College |
In-app purchases
MegaBox
No in-app purchases
Back to Basics
No in-app purchases
