# MEGA vs impcat

The clearest difference is price: MEGA at Free against impcat's $2.99. MEGA also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 18 months). impcat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On monetization model, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MEGA is free to download; impcat costs $2.99 up front. MEGA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. impcat asks for nothing beyond the download.

MEGA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MEGA has 107K ratings behind it against 48, 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 32% of impcat's.

MEGA ships an update every 2 weeks, impcat every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA | impcat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-encrypted-cloud-storage/id706857885/reviews)** | [2.7 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impcat/id1496845136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 32.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#44** | #106 |
| Size | 388 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mega Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804926365) | [Design Bench - Immersive Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496845135) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA

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

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Productivity, #64 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


### impcat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impcat/id1496845136)

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app simulates photorealistic painting results for gaming and tabletop miniatures. It allows users to customize miniature sections with colors they own or plan to buy, using manufacturer-promoted palettes. The simulation includes base coloring, layering, shading, and highlighting.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic painting simulation, Customizable miniature sections, Manufacturer-promoted color palettes, Automated color complement recommendations, Shopping list generator, Custom color creation and mixing, Color scheme inspiration randomizer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for planning paint schemes
- 💡 Useful for visualizing colors
- ✨ Realistic rendering
- 🚀 Helpful community support (subreddit)
- ✅ Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Very limited built-in models
- 💸 High cost for limited content
- 🧩 Complicated import process
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of clear instructions
- ⏳ App feels abandoned/no updates

**Reported bugs**

- In-app store not working
- App restarts when using mixed colors
- Update broke Apple Pencil functionality on iPad
- File browser is annoying
- Importing models on iOS not functional

**Requested features**

- Add more Warhammer 40K .SVG models
- Include Citadel paint color references
- Permanent toggle-off for auto mode
- Landscape mode
- Easier way to import minis


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA free?

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

### Is impcat free?

impcat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA or impcat?

MEGA is rated higher. MEGA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while impcat averages 2.7 from 48 ratings.

### Do MEGA or impcat have ads?

MEGA shows ads; impcat does not.

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

MEGA ships an update every 2 weeks, and impcat every 18 months. Most recently, MEGA was updated on October 10, 2026 and impcat on October 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MEGA or impcat?

MEGA currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and impcat at #106. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*