MEGA vs ShiftLedger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
ShiftLedger
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ShiftLedger is a simple ledger app for managing the shifts and wages of field and daily-wage workers. [For managers] • Register and manage staff and groups • Record daily work units (gongsu) and shifts • Track payments and monthly settlement • Manage client receivables — log billings and collections per client • Set a currency per ledger (₩/$/¥) [For workers] • Join a manager's ledger with an invite code • Log your own work and submit work requests • Review the manager's approvals [More] • Sign in with email, Apple, or Google • Korean and English, light and dark mode • Large text and high contrast for on-site readability Your personal data is handled securely in accordance with applicable laws.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShiftLedger at none against MEGA's 10. MEGA's advantage is chart position (#40 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. MEGA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.49 per month. ShiftLedger asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | MEGA | ShiftLedger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (109K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 109K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #40 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 390 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mega Networks LLC | Hyunsoo Bang |
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
ShiftLedger
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MEGA
- 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
ShiftLedger
No in-app purchases









