# pCloud vs MEGA

The clearest difference is ads: pCloud at none against MEGA's shown. pCloud also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 46%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). MEGA's advantage is ratings volume (107K vs 8.2K) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. pCloud sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for pCloud against 4.6 for MEGA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEGA has 107K ratings behind it against 8.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of pCloud's written reviews are positive against 46% of MEGA's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | pCloud | MEGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098/reviews)** | [4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-encrypted-cloud-storage/id706857885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8.2K | **107K** |
| Positive reviews | **62.6% of reviews** | 45.6% 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 | — | **#42** |
| Size | 112 MB | 388 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PCLOUD LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/692002101) | [Mega Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804926365) |

## What reviewers say

### pCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pcloud-cloud-storage/id692002098)

Securely store and access your photos, videos, and documents from any device.  Automatically back up media to free up phone space and stream content on the go. Share large files easily with others.

**Highlights:** Up to 10 GB free storage, Automatic photo and video backup, Stream HD videos and music, Send and receive large files, Offline file access, Military-grade encryption

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| pCloud Encryption | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Ultra 10TB Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| pCloud Encryption | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $99.99 | per year |
| pCloud Encryption | $149.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $219.00 | one-time |
| Add Extra 2TB Lifetime Storage | $279.00 | one-time |
| Premium Plus | $499.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast uploads and downloads
- 🔒 Secure and encrypted storage
- 👍 Convenient app integration across devices
- 💰 Affordable lifetime plans
- 📂 Flexible file organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable auto-upload feature
- 🔍 Lacking advanced search and organization tools
- 🔇 Subpar media player functionality
- 🔒 Encryption features behind paywall
- 🤔 Confusing free storage limits

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent file syncing across devices
- Issues with downloading and sharing files
- Missing metadata and HEIC file support

**Requested features**

- Improved photo/video management and viewing
- Background sync and auto-upload
- Sorting and filtering options for files
- Built-in text editor and note-taking
- Gapless audio playback


### MEGA

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

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Productivity, #79 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 |
| PRO II Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| MEGA PRO II | $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 pCloud free?

pCloud 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, pCloud or MEGA?

pCloud is rated higher. pCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while MEGA averages 4.6 from 107K ratings.

### Do pCloud or MEGA have ads?

MEGA shows ads; pCloud does not.

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

pCloud ships an update every 2 weeks, and MEGA every 2 weeks. Most recently, pCloud was updated on October 8, 2026 and MEGA on October 8, 2026.

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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.*