Comparison

MEGA vs TOR Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MEGA

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
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MEGA is one app for everything private. Securely store, back up, share files, and chat, protected by true zero-knowledge encryption. Only you can access your files. Not even us. Store & back up - 20 GB of free encrypted cloud storage, no credit card required - Automatic camera backup for your photos and videos - Access your files from any device, anywhere, anytime - Restore previous versions with file version history Share & collaborate - Share files and folders with secure, password-protected links - Set expiry dates on shared links for time-limited access - Collaborate in real time with folder sharing - Transfer large files to anyone, no MEGA account needed Chat & meet privately - End-to-end encrypted one-on-one and group chats - Encrypted audio and video calls - Chat history synced automatically across all your devices Privacy by design - Zero-knowledge encryption, your data is encrypted and decrypted on your device only - MEGA cannot read your files, messages, or calls - Open-source code, publicly available and independently audited on GitHub - Your account recovery key ensures only you can access your data Start free with 20 GB of private cloud storage. Upgrade anytime for more space at mega.io/pricing Subscriptions renew automatically for successive periods of the same duration at the same price as the initial period chosen. You can cancel the automatic renewal of your MEGA subscription no later than 24 hours before your next subscription payment is due, via your Apple account settings page. All MEGA client-side application code is published on GitHub, for transparency. The code of our iOS mobile app is located at: https://github.com/meganz/ios App permissions (optional): Contacts: MEGA accesses your contacts so you can add them from your device. Microphone: MEGA accesses your microphone when you capture a video, make a call or record voice messages inside the app. Camera: MEGA accesses your camera when you capture a video or photo or make a call inside the app. Face ID: MEGA accesses Face ID to allow you to easily unlock the app's passcode when you enable this option. Local network: MEGA accesses your local network so you can place and receive calls through devices that are on the same Wi-Fi or other local network. Location: MEGA accesses your location when you share it with your contacts in chat. Add photos to photo library: MEGA accesses your photo library to add photos and videos to your device gallery. Photo library usage: MEGA accesses your photos and videos when you upload them, share them through the chat and when camera uploads are enabled. MEGA’s Terms of Service: https://mega.io/terms Privacy Policy: https://mega.io/privacy

About

TOR Browser

This app provides a secure and private web browsing experience, allowing access to the deep and dark web without leaving a digital footprint. It offers protection for online activities, unlimited session time, and high bandwidth tunneling, all within an ad-free environment.

Highlights
  • Secure internet browsing
  • Online activity protection
  • Unlimited session time
  • High bandwidth tunneling
  • Secure traffic from unsafe networks
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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OrNET Browser is the best app featuring a high performance Deep Web browser. It is a secure web browsing app that allows users to access the deep and dark web without leaving any fingerprints. Features you get in the app - Securely Browsing the Internet. -Protection of your online activity. -Unlimited session time and high bandwidth tunneling. -Secure your traffic from unsafe wireless networks and ISPs. -Ads-Free experience.. -Regular updates of the app and new exciting features. How to Use? 1-Download and launch the application. 2-Sit back, relax and enjoy a safe internet browsing section. Note: This product is produced independently from the Tor® anonymity software and carries no guarantee from The Tor Project about quality, suitability or anything else. ====================================================== Subscription Details: Price can vary from region to region. Payment will be charged to the iTunes account within 24-hours earlier to the end of the free trial period. Note: You can cancel your subscription at any time during the trial period without any charges. Renewal Renewal: subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to iTunes account within 24-hours prior to the end of the free trial period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. To manage your subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal: Go to settings > iTunes & App Store; Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen; Tap View Apple ID. You might need to sign in or use Touch ID; Tap Subscriptions; Tap the subscription you want to manage; Use the options to manage your subscription. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription to that publication. Subscription Policy : https://strongerapps.com/app/privatebrowser/subscription.html Privacy Policy : https://strongerapps.com/app/privatebrowser/privacy.html Terms of Use : https://strongerapps.com/app/privatebrowser/terms.html

Screenshots

MEGA4 screens
TOR Browser3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TOR Browser at none against MEGA's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MEGA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and TOR Browser sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for MEGA against 4.6 for TOR Browser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 107K and 69K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of MEGA's written reviews are positive against 43% of TOR Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEGA ships an update every 2 weeks, TOR Browser weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
MEGA versus TOR Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEGATOR Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (107K ratings)4.6 (69K ratings)
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better43.4% of reviews
Number of ratings107K — better69K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#48 — better#127
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size387 MB282 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMega Networks LLCStronger Apps

Customer experience

MEGA

All ratings107,054 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews1,101 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative43.2%

TOR Browser

All ratings69,378 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews1,167 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.3%

User reviews

MEGA

From 107K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and efficient coding
  • 🔒 Encrypted and decrypted automatically
  • 👍 Easy to organize files into folders
  • 👍 User-friendly interface with flawless functionality
  • 🚀 Generous free storage

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Thumbnails take forever to load
  • 🐛 Video playback issues and glitches
  • 🐛 Insufficient transfer quota limits downloads
  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable file uploads and downloads

TOR Browser

From 69K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast browsing speed
  • 🔒 Secure and anonymous browsing
  • 👍 Reliable and stable performance
  • 🔍 Allows access to suppressed information

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Aggressive upselling of premium features
  • 🤔 Concerns about accessing illegal content

Bugs and requests

MEGA

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

8 requests
  • Background downloading support
  • Ability to delete chats and group chats
  • Custom folder icons
  • Separate camera upload folders for each device
  • Better Apple Files integration
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  • Alphabetic sorting for files
  • Video preview thumbnails
  • Offline file access

TOR Browser

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Websites fail to load or get stuck loading
  • Captcha checks repeatedly fail to load
  • App becomes unresponsive or freezes

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to clear browsing history
  • Option to select VPN server location
  • Improved compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MEGA

Subscriptions10
  • PRO LITE Monthly$6.491 Month
  • MEGA PRO I$12.491 Month
  • PRO I Monthly$12.491 Month
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  • MEGA PRO II$24.991 Month
  • PRO II Monthly$24.991 Month
  • PRO III Monthly$37.491 Month
  • PRO LITE Yearly$79.991 Year
  • PRO I Yearly$124.991 Year
  • PRO II Yearly$249.991 Year
  • PRO III Yearly$374.991 Year
6 purchases

TOR Browser

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Subscription New$2.497 Days
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription New3 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Annual Subscriptions3 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is MEGA free?
MEGA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TOR Browser free?
TOR Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MEGA or TOR Browser?
MEGA and TOR Browser are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 107K and 69K ratings respectively.
Do MEGA or TOR Browser have ads?
MEGA shows ads; TOR Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, MEGA or TOR Browser?
MEGA ships an update every 2 weeks, and TOR Browser weekly. Most recently, MEGA was updated on September 25, 2026 and TOR Browser on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, MEGA or TOR Browser?
MEGA currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and TOR Browser at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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