# Hidden msg: hide your files

> iMessage file hiding and secure sharing with biometric authentication. (iPhone/iPad app by Malek Radhouani.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-msg-hide-your-files/id1175929880 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Malek Radhouani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155826017)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-11-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-msg-hide-your-files/id1175929880/reviews.md

## What is Hidden msg?

Don't be afraid anymore that someone sees your exchanged files in iMessage.
Hidden msg for iMessage allows you to send and receive hidden files. It is also protected by Touch ID / face ID ;)

• You choose the picture that will appear for all unconcerned/unauthorized persons.
• You choose the file that will be visible only for the concerned/authorized person.
• If Touch ID / Face ID is configured, no one can see the hidden file except the concerned/ authorized person.

PS : Because of the importance of your privacy, all your files are stored on Apple's servers in order to ensure security and reliability. Therefore, it is necessary to have an iCloud account.

## Key features

- Send and receive hidden files in iMessage
- Touch ID/Face ID protection
- Customizable placeholder image
- Secure storage on Apple servers
- iCloud account required

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidden-msg-hide-your-files/id1175929880/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Danger!

*2024-06-15*

Impossible de désinstaller l’app 
Qui plus ai elle demande bcp d’accès pour une simple appli comme celle ci 
Comment puis je la supprimer 
Le site du dev est hs bizarrement

**Developer response:** Bonjour
L’app demande l’accès à votre librairie photo et c’est normal car c’est LA fonctionnalité de l’app: cacher des .. photo.

C’est une app iMessage et donc elle ne s’affiche dans la liste des apps mais dans la liste des app iMessage dans l’application.. iMessage.

### 1/5 — Don’t use

*2018-10-05*

Stupid app!! It doesn’t let you delete it!! It’s like sitting in the background like spam!!

**Developer response:** Hi, this app is not a spam, its an iMessage extension and you can delete it by following the instructions in this link from Apple support website: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206906
Thanks

### 1/5 — I would give it 0 stars if i could .

*2018-08-23*

It Will not let me uninstall.

**Developer response:** This is note handled by the application :) . In fact iMessage apps do not appear in the « normal » app list (this is an Apple decision)
To delete the app please follow this link from Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206906

Please feel free to contact me for more support or feedback at redmakapps@gmail.com

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2018-08-14*

Can’t uninstall the app never getting again how do I uninstall the app?

**Developer response:** This is note handled by the application :) . In fact iMessage apps do not appear in the « normal » app list (this is an Apple decision)
To delete the app please follow this link from Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206906

Please feel free to contact me for more support or feedback at redmakapps@gmail.com

### 1/5 — Uninstall

*2018-04-27*

How the hell do I uninstall this?

**Developer response:** This is note handled by the application :) . In fact iMessage apps do not appear in the « normal » app list (this is an Apple decision)
To delete the app please follow this link from Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206906

Please feel free to contact me for more support or feedback at redmakapps@gmail.com

### 5/5 — Wow!

*2018-04-25*

It ACTUALLY works. What I like even MORE is that it doesn’t show up on ur home screen, so nobody knows that you used it!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support, stay tuned for next versions with more file options :)

### 1/5 — Unhappy

*2017-07-02*

Will not allow me to uninstall

**Developer response:** This is note handled by the application :) . In fact iMessage apps do not appear in the « normal » app list (this is an Apple decision)
To delete the app please follow this link from Apple: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206906

Please feel free to contact me for more support or feedback at redmakapps@gmail.com

## Frequently asked questions about Hidden msg

### Does Hidden msg have ads?

No, Hidden msg does not contain advertisements.

### What is the rating for Hidden msg?

Hidden msg has a rating of 2.3 stars based on 6 user reviews.

### How does Hidden msg protect my files?

Hidden msg utilizes Touch ID or Face ID for biometric authentication, ensuring only authorized individuals can access the hidden files. It also stores files on Apple's servers for security and reliability.

### What devices is Hidden msg compatible with?

Hidden msg is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

### Is an iCloud account necessary to use Hidden msg?

Yes, an iCloud account is required to use Hidden msg because your files are stored on Apple's servers for security and reliability.

### When was Hidden msg last updated?

The latest version of Hidden msg was released on January 21, 2019.

### What is the age rating for Hidden msg?

Hidden msg has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Can I customize the image shown to others in Hidden msg?

Yes, you can choose a specific picture that will be displayed to unauthorized persons, while the actual hidden file remains accessible only to the authorized user.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.1 — 2019-01-21

Fix issue: bad image quality

### 2.0 — 2018-10-08

* now you can sent a 5 min video length.
* now you can send any kind of file ! just copy it from Files app or any other app and you will retrieve it in the list :)

### 1.4 — 2018-03-09

* Now you can send 1 minute video.
 * Now you can see the upload progress.
 * Fix bug sending media when iCloud Photo library is activated.
 * Fix bug when sending video without audio.

### 1.3 — 2018-03-05

* Now you can send 1 minute video.
 * Now you can see the upload progress.
 * Fix bug sending media when iCloud Photo library is activated.
 * Fix bug when sending video without audio.

### 1.2 — 2017-12-04

Now you can send up to 20 seconds videos.

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