# MEGA vs Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps

The clearest difference is ads: Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps at none against MEGA's shown. MEGA's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MEGA sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MEGA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEGA has 108K ratings behind it against 20K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of MEGA's written reviews are positive against 35% of Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps's.

MEGA ships an update every 2 weeks, Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA | Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (108K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-encrypted-cloud-storage/id706857885/reviews)** | [4.3 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-plus-for-safari-and-apps/id1028871868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **108K** | 20K |
| Positive reviews | **45.8% of reviews** | 35.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 391 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mega Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804926365) | [Eyeo GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015653329) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Productivity, #71 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Essential Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| 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


### Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblock-plus-for-safari-and-apps/id1028871868)

Eliminate intrusive advertisements, cookie banners, and distractions across your web browsing and other applications. This tool enhances your online experience by providing a cleaner, faster, and more private environment. It also helps protect you from online threats and conserves data and battery life.

**Highlights:** Block intrusive ads in Safari, Block ads in other apps, Hide cookie banners and overlays, Faster page loading, Save data and battery, Protection from malware and tracking

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Adblock Plus App Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Adblock Plus Monthly | $4.00 | per month |
| Adblock Plus App Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Adblock Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Adblock Plus Yearly | $40.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Blocks ads effectively
- 👍 Works well on Safari
- 🚀 Improves browsing experience
- 🚀 Saves data usage
- 🚀 Enhances battery life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't block ads on YouTube
- 🐛 Fails to block ads on certain websites
- 🐛 Stops working after updates
- 🐛 Causes performance issues
- 🐛 Lacks customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Fails to activate extension in Safari
- Blocks legitimate content along with ads
- Inconsistent ad blocking performance
- Unexpected charges or subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Add whitelisting and blacklisting options
- Improve compatibility with other browsers
- Provide more detailed settings and controls
- Implement automatic filter updates
- Allow blocking of specific ad types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA free?

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

### Is Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps free?

Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA or Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps?

MEGA is rated higher. MEGA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 108K ratings, while Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps averages 4.3 from 20K ratings.

### Do MEGA or Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps have ads?

MEGA shows ads; Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps does not.

### Which is updated more often, MEGA or Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps?

MEGA ships an update every 2 weeks, and Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps fortnightly. Most recently, MEGA was updated on October 29, 2026 and Adblock Plus for Safari & Apps on October 29, 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.*