MEGA: Encrypted Cloud Storage
What is MEGA?
MEGA is a Productivity app for encrypted cloud storage, file sharing, and messaging. The listing says files and messages are encrypted and decrypted on the user's device, and that MEGA cannot read them. It includes automatic camera backup, password-protected share links with optional expiry dates, end-to-end encrypted chats, and encrypted audio and video calls.
Pricing. MEGA: Encrypted Cloud Storage is free to download on the App Store.
Good for
- Backing up phone photos and videos automatically
- Sharing files with password-protected or time-limited links
- Sending private one-on-one or group chats and calls
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Why this app is in S tier
MEGA scores 95 out of 100: rating 92, rating count 92, App Store search rank 99, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.
Description
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 anytim
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| Measure | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | S | S |
| Score | 95 / 100 | 98 / 100 | 92 / 100 |
| Rating | 4.6 ★ | 4.7 ★ | 4.7 ★ |
| Ratings | 108K | 488K | 22.9K |
| Latest ratings · 180d | 2.3 ★ · 20 reviews | 2.1 ★ · 20 reviews | — |
| Last update | 10d ago | 4d ago | 15d ago |
| Price | Free download | Free + IAP | Free + IAP |
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Questions about MEGA
Can MEGA read my files or messages?
Zero-knowledge encryption means data is encrypted and decrypted on your device only, and that MEGA cannot read your files, messages, or calls.
Do I need a credit card to start?
The 20 GB of free encrypted cloud storage requires no credit card.
Is the app's code available to check?
The listing says MEGA's client-side code is published on GitHub, the iOS app code is at github.com/meganz/ios, and the code is described as independently audited.
Is MEGA free?
MEGA is free to download.
What is MEGA good for?
MEGA is built for backing up phone photos and videos automatically, sharing files with password-protected or time-limited links, sending private one-on-one or group chats and calls. It sits in the cloud backup list on AppTierList.
Is MEGA worth it?
MEGA is S tier, ranked #3 of 13 cloud backup apps with a score of 95 out of 100, from a 4.6 App Store rating across 108,028 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 2 apps rank above it.
How does MEGA compare to Microsoft OneDrive?
MEGA is S tier at 95; Microsoft OneDrive is S tier at 98. Microsoft OneDrive ranks higher. MEGA is free to download, Microsoft OneDrive is free to download, with in-app purchases.
How often is MEGA updated?
MEGA was updated 10 days ago, which counts in its favour.
All the facts
- List
- Cloud Backup
- Tier
- S (Best in class)
- Score
- 95 / 100
- Rank in list
- #3 of 13
- Ranking certainty
- settled
- Price
- Free download
- App Store rating
- 4.6 out of 5
- Number of ratings
- 108,028
- Recent reviews
- 2.3 from 20 in the last 180 days
- Current version
- (10 days ago)
- App Store data read
- App Store category
- Productivity
- Good for
- Backing up phone photos and videos automatically, Sharing files with password-protected or time-limited links, Sending private one-on-one or group chats and calls
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Size
- 391 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
- Languages
- 19
- Maker
- unclaimed
- As data
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