# MEGA vs VPN Protector & Proxy

The clearest difference is ads: VPN Protector & Proxy at none against MEGA's shown. VPN Protector & Proxy also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 46%). MEGA's advantage is ratings volume (107K vs 636) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MEGA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month and VPN Protector & Proxy sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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 107K ratings behind it against 636, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of MEGA's written reviews are positive against 62% of VPN Protector & Proxy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MEGA ships an update every 2 weeks, VPN Protector & Proxy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MEGA | VPN Protector & Proxy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-encrypted-cloud-storage/id706857885/reviews)** | [4.3 (636 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-protector-and-proxy/id1540759535/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107K** | 636 |
| Positive reviews | 45.7% of reviews | **62.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 387 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mega Networks LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804926365) | [Shargo Enterprise LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540759717) |

## What reviewers say

### MEGA

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

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Productivity, #78 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


### VPN Protector & Proxy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-protector-and-proxy/id1540759535)

Secure your internet connection and browse anonymously with a single tap. Enjoy high-speed, unlimited bandwidth and robust encryption to protect your data on any network. Get 24/7 support for a safe online experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap connection, High-speed servers, Complete anonymity, Strong encryption, Unlimited bandwidth, 24/7 customer support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trial+Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Trial+One Week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Trial+Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Trial+One Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Trial+One Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Trial+Year | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MEGA free?

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

### Is VPN Protector & Proxy free?

VPN Protector & Proxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MEGA or VPN Protector & Proxy?

MEGA is rated higher. MEGA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 107K ratings, while VPN Protector & Proxy averages 4.3 from 636 ratings.

### Do MEGA or VPN Protector & Proxy have ads?

MEGA shows ads; VPN Protector & Proxy does not.

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

MEGA ships an update every 2 weeks, and VPN Protector & Proxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, MEGA was updated on September 24, 2026 and VPN Protector & Proxy on September 22, 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.*