Comparison

MEGA vs TinyChains

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, back up, and share files with end-to-end encryption. This app offers private cloud storage, encrypted chat, and real-time collaboration features. Access your data from any device with robust privacy protections.

Highlights
  • 20 GB free encrypted cloud storage
  • Automatic camera backup
  • Secure file and folder sharing
  • Password-protected and time-limited links
  • End-to-end encrypted chat and calls
  • Zero-knowledge encryption for privacy
  • File version history
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

TinyChains

Features
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Can’t start? You’re not alone. Most habits fail because they’re too big. TinyChain fixes that. TinyChain helps you build momentum with micro habit chains - small, structured steps you can actually complete, even on low-energy days. No pressure. No overwhelm. Just start tiny. Build habits you can actually do Create chains of 2-10 simple actions like: Drink water -> Stretch -> Read one page You only focus on the next step. Stay consistent without relying on motivation TinyChain’s streak system is designed for real life: Active: keep your streak going Frozen: missed a day? no problem Recovering: get your streak back in just 3 steps Designed for low-energy days One-tap to complete the next step Gentle reminders Built-in templates: I can’t start anything Low energy reset Morning reboot See your progress clearly Calendar view of your consistency Simple stats Track streaks and trends Flexible and powerful Daily, weekly, monthly schedules Custom reminders Widgets and Live Activities Tiny steps. Real change. You don’t need more discipline. You need a system that works. Start tiny. Keep going.

Screenshots

MEGA4 screens
TinyChains4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TinyChains at none against MEGA's 10. TinyChains also leads on ads (none vs shown). MEGA's advantage is chart position (#38 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. TinyChains asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MEGA ships an update every 2 weeks, TinyChains weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
MEGA versus TinyChains: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMEGATinyChains
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (109K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings109K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size390 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMega Networks LLCDAPENG MA

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

TinyChains

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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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  • PRO II Monthly$24.991 Month
  • PRO III Monthly$37.491 Month
  • Essential Yearly$59.991 Year
  • PRO LITE Yearly$79.991 Year
  • PRO I Yearly$124.991 Year
  • PRO II Yearly$249.991 Year
  • PRO III Yearly$374.991 Year
None

TinyChains

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MEGA free?
MEGA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TinyChains free?
TinyChains is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MEGA or TinyChains have ads?
MEGA shows ads; TinyChains does not.
Which is updated more often, MEGA or TinyChains?
MEGA ships an update every 2 weeks, and TinyChains weekly. Most recently, MEGA was updated on November 5, 2026 and TinyChains on October 31, 2026.

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