MEGA VPN vs PixelBlocker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
PixelBlocker
This app uses on-device AI to censor NSFW images and videos in real-time within Safari. It offers customizable filtering options, visual styles, and advanced safety features to control content exposure without sending any data off your device.
- Real-time NSFW image/video censoring
- On-device AI processing
- 17 content categories with adjustable confidence
- 15 visual censoring styles
- Domain blocking for NSFW sites
- Customizable presets and text overlays
- Advanced safety features like self-lock and challenge mode
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PixelBlocker censors NSFW images and videos in real time, in Safari and in its own built-in browser, before they ever load fully on screen. Every detection runs on your iPhone. Your images and videos are never uploaded. No account, no tracking. NEW IN 1.6 • A built-in browser with the censor built in • Media Studio: censors your photos and videos for you • Full-body silhouettes from our own newly trained body model • Eye bars that turn with the face • A newly trained model, with new switches for hands, each eye, nose and mouth • Censoring that stays locked to images while you scroll • Up to 54 detections a second on iPhone 17 Pro WHAT IT DOES • Scans every image and video on the pages you open • 25 filter targets, from body parts to whole-body silhouettes • 18 censor styles • Censor entire media: any detection covers the whole photo or video, not just the detected area (Premium) • Reverse censor: blur the whole screen and see through only the regions it detects, with optional borders (Premium) • Videos the filter cannot read are fully covered instead of playing clear • Blocks navigation to NSFW domains entirely (editing the list needs Basic) MEDIA STUDIO • Censor a photo or video from your library. Nothing is uploaded and your original is never changed • Reads the whole clip first, so the boxes never trail behind • Fills the gaps when detection blinks and cleans up stray boxes • Fine-tune by hand: drag, resize or turn any box, draw one it missed, or change the look partway through • Photos are free. Video and Review and edit need Premium HOW YOU CONFIGURE IT • Pick what to filter: lower body, chest, buttocks, anus, faces, midriff, feet, underarms, eyes (one bar or each eye), nose, mouth, hands, whole body, and covered variants • Choose the look: Pixelated, Blur and Solid, plus Color Fill, Invert, Glitch, TV Static, Scanline, Spotlight, Cinema, Buffering, CRT, Dither, Chroma, ASCII, No Signal, BSOD and Frosted (Basic) • Custom text overlays per target (Basic) • Border style and padding per target (some border styles need Basic) • Save your favourite configurations as named presets (Basic) ADVANCED SAFETY FEATURES • Partner lock (Premium): a person you trust holds the key. Your settings lock the moment you turn it on, and switching it off needs a one-time code sent to their email, never yours. Their address is never stored, and a 7-day emergency reset covers you if they become unreachable. • Self-lock (Basic): password-protect Settings so you can't disable the filter on impulse • Challenge Mode (Basic): answer a trivia question to reveal a censored region briefly, refreshed daily • Only-Once Mode (Basic): any image you've blocked stays blocked forever, even if the detector misses it next time • 24-hour reset countdown if you forget the password, no shortcut LANGUAGES PixelBlocker is available in 10 languages. SUBSCRIPTIONS PixelBlocker is free to download. Free includes the filter in Safari and the built-in browser, every filter target, the Pixelated, Blur and Solid styles, and Media Studio for photos. Optional subscriptions unlock more: • Basic: all 18 styles, custom text, presets, your own allowed and blocked sites, Self-lock, Challenge Mode and Only-Once Mode • Premium: everything in Basic, plus Media Studio for video with Review and edit, Partner lock, Reverse censor and Censor entire media • Basic Monthly: £2.99 / month • Basic Yearly: £24.99 / year • Premium Monthly: £4.99 / month • Premium Yearly: £39.99 / year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://pixelblocker.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MEGA VPN at 4.6 against PixelBlocker's 3.9. MEGA VPN also leads on ratings volume (309 vs 37) and device support (3 vs 1). PixelBlocker's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. MEGA VPN sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and PixelBlocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MEGA VPN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEGA VPN has 309 ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 57% and 58% positive.
MEGA VPN ships an update monthly, PixelBlocker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MEGA VPN | PixelBlocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (309 ratings) — better | 3.9 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 57.5% of reviews | 57.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 309 — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 141 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mega Limited | J&M Productions LTD |
Customer experience
MEGA VPN
PixelBlocker
Bugs and requests
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
PixelBlocker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MEGA VPN
- 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
- VPN 2-year access$39.99
PixelBlocker
- Basic Monthly$3.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
- Basic Yearly$34.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly$59.991 Year









