# HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy vs MEGA

The clearest difference is ads: HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy at none against MEGA's shown. HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MEGA's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (46% vs 30%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy against 4.6 for MEGA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEGA has 107K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy's written reviews are positive against 46% of MEGA's.

HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy ships an update every 3 months, MEGA every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy | MEGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hma-hotspot-vpn-and-proxy/id675102189/reviews) | [4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-encrypted-cloud-storage/id706857885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20K | **107K** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **45.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 98 MB | 388 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Privax](https://appshunter.io/developer/583029469) | [Mega Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804926365) |

## What reviewers say

### HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hma-hotspot-vpn-and-proxy/id675102189)

This app offers a virtual private network (VPN) service to enhance online privacy and security. It encrypts your internet connection, protects your identity, and secures your data on public Wi-Fi. Access a global network of servers for private and secure web browsing.

**Highlights:** Online identity protection, Public Wi-Fi security, Global VPN server network, Secure web browsing, Favorite Server feature, 24/7 customer support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Recurring Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Multi-Device Plan | $10.99 | per month |
| HMA VPN 1 Month Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| HMA Apple Subscription_1M | $11.99 | per month |
| HMA Apple Subscription_6M | $47.99 | per 6 months |
| Recurring Subscription | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Multi-Device Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| HMA Apple Subscription_12M | $79.99 | per year |
| HMA Apple Subscription_12M | $83.99 | per year |
| 1 Month | $10.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Diverse server locations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unreliable connections
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💸 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to connect to selected servers
- Issues with VPN profile installation
- Subscription renewal problems

**Requested features**

- Kill switch feature
- More server locations in Europe
- Better support for streaming services


### MEGA

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Productivity, #63 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 HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy free?

HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy 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, HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy or MEGA?

HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy and MEGA are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 20K and 107K ratings respectively.

### Do HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy or MEGA have ads?

MEGA shows ads; HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy does not.

### Which is updated more often, HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy or MEGA?

HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy ships an update every 3 months, and MEGA every 2 weeks. Most recently, HMA Hotspot VPN & Proxy was updated on September 27, 2026 and MEGA on September 27, 2026.

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