# Phidden — Hide Messages in Your Photos > Hide and reveal secret messages embedded within photos using a dedicated application. (iPhone/iPad app by Vanni Giannozzi.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phidden/id682818494 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Vanni Giannozzi](https://appshunter.io/developer/367334222) - Category: Utilities, Photo & Video - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16 · 43 MB - Languages: English, Italian - Released: 2013-10-10 - Data updated: 2026-06-25 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phidden/id682818494/reviews.md ## What is Phidden? Welcome to Phidden! Hide your message in your photo. With this new App you will be able to send your secret messages to your friends and let others believe that you have only sent them a photo! All you have to do is choose your best photo, write your message and Phidden does the rest! It will hide your message within the photo and all you need to do is share ! Whoever receives it will be able to read the message contained only by opening it with Phidden and with no other App or program! ATTENTION The messages hidden in Phidden can only be ‘decoded’ with the same App! For the same reason every photo not ‘encoded’ by Phidden if ‘decoded’ by the same App will return a blank and incomprehensible message! This is not to be considered an error but a non-coded photo! COMPRESSION IS THE ENEMY OF PHIDDEN! ANY FORM OF COMPRESSION WILL COMPROMISE THE HIDDEN MESSAGE! Many file sharing, e-mail client, social network and sharing services usually have a habit of compressing images, so do not entrust them with your encoded photos if you don’t want to lose the hidden message! For the same reason photos should be attached and sent in the original dimensions, as any form of compression will compromise the message and will make it illegible and not decodable! The safest way to maintain the integrity of the secret message is to post the image on Phidden Network ! Other secure methods remain saved in the library, AirDrop, messages or emails (only if sent at maximum resolution). Feel free to make personal tests with the services you usually use to verify if the message remains decodable. NOTE: the use of Phidden, the content of the hidden messages in the photos and their disclosure is to be considered the free choice of the user, the developer cannot be held in any way responsible. Don't forget to leave a review! Your feedback is precious! Thanks for your support ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A warm embrace and particular thanks goes to my friends @Alessio_Vinerbi and @lkaroweb for their help with the code that drives the engine of the App! Heartfelt thanks, guys! Photo and background image by unsplash.com ## Key features - Embed secret messages in photos - Reveal hidden messages with the app - Share encoded photos - Preserve message integrity - Secure sharing methods ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Phidden Network access and ... | $0.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phidden/id682818494/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Dai, bella idea *2015-09-30, version 2.1* È bella l'idea di quest'app, penso che abbia bisogno di più pubblicità. Consiglio di migliorare un po' l'intuitività è la grafica ### 5/5 — App Unica! *2014-08-30, version 1.0.1* Applicazione davvero unica nel suo genere, complimenti davvero allo sviluppatore per la creazione di questa fantastica App😉 ### 4/5 — Curiosa e divertente! *2014-01-18, version 1.0.1* Una app divertente con una grafica semplice e intuitiva! Bravi ### 5/5 — Ottima *2013-10-14, version 1.0* Ottima :) ### 5/5 — Una Genialata! *2013-10-10, version 1.0* In un mondo dove sembrava esistere un app per ogni cosa, è arrivata questa nuova idea...FIGATA! ### 5/5 — Ottima! *2013-10-10, version 1.0* Semplice,immediata e bella graficamente. Complimenti allo sviluppatore. ;) ### 5/5 — Fichissima *2013-10-10, version 1.0* Oltre ad essere graficamente leggera e fruibile e' anche straordinariamente utile. I miei più sinceri complimenti al suo creatore. 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ## Frequently asked questions about Phidden ### How does Phidden hide messages? Phidden embeds your text message directly into the pixels of a chosen photo. This process is designed to be invisible to the naked eye, making it appear as a normal image. ### Can anyone read messages hidden by Phidden? No, only individuals who have Phidden installed on their device can decode and read the hidden messages. Other apps or programs will not be able to access the embedded text. ### What happens if I compress a photo with a hidden message? Any form of image compression, whether through file sharing services, email clients, or social networks, will compromise the hidden message. This will make the message illegible and undecodable. ### What are the safest ways to share photos with hidden messages? The safest methods include sharing directly through the Phidden Network, or attaching photos at maximum resolution via AirDrop, Messages, or emails. It's recommended to test your usual sharing services to verify message integrity. ### Is Phidden available on all devices? Phidden is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It is designed to work across the Apple ecosystem. ### How often is Phidden updated? The app was last updated on June 4, 2026, with version 3.2. This indicates ongoing development and support for the application. ### What is the age rating for Phidden? Phidden has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature content. ### Does Phidden have ads? No, Phidden does not contain advertisements. This provides an uninterrupted user experience for hiding and revealing messages. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.2 — 2026-06-04 - Updates and optimizations for the new operating systems - Update to Liquid Glass - Fixes for many bugs and performance improvements - Support for dark icons and glass icons - Drag-and-Drop support for text and images, even on the iPhone - Menu bar support on iPadOS 26 - Phidden no longer uses Sign In with Apple; feel free to sign out via Settings On iOS: Settings -> Apple ID -> Sign In with Apple -> Phidden -> Remove ### 3.1 — 2020-12-02 Correction of a bug that prevented the proper functioning of image voting in the Phidden Network. Optimization for new OS and devices ### 3.0 — 2020-04-06 How the Phoenix Phidden Arab was reborn from the ashes! Lots of new features and functionality in this update: - app rewritten from scratch - new graphics - solving many bugs and boosting performance - optimization for new OS and devices - dark mode support - Phidden lands on macOS with Mac Catalyst - full multitasking support with Split screen, slide over and drag and drop on iPadOS and macOS - on macOS added custom support to Toolbar , TouchBar Menu and shortcuts And to celebrate his own rebirth... - Phidden has become social! Phidden Network is the only place to share, view and vote images containing secret messages of all Phidden users! - the images that will receive 5 unlike will be deleted from the Network - every new image posted on Phidden Network you will be notified by push - new extensions to decode photos and post your "Phidded” images to Phidden Network from any other application that supports the sharing menu The access to the Phidden Network is subject to the payment of a small in app purchase that will also allow to increase the number of characters to be inserted in the secret message inside the images up to 1500 characters. The publication and voting of images on Phidden network is allowed only on iOS 13 , iPadOS 13 macOS 10.15 and later and subject to Sign with Apple . Sign with Apple does not imply subscription to any mailing list, you will not receive any emails from the developer. Only you are missing! Start using Phidden and let this new community grow! ### 2.1 — 2014-10-12 OPTIMIZED FOR 4.7"AND 5.5" DISPLAY AND IOS 8 - Added the "Decode" action Extension to decode the image directly from other apps ! ( only on iOS 8 ) - Now the text responds to the size set in the preferences! - Added support for all the orientation on iPhone - Bug Fix - Improved Performance A special thanks to @Ikaroweb for the help in this version Bug Fix! ### 1.1 — 2014-04-10 Bug Fix Incredible Performance Increase ## Apps similar to Phidden | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [HTML Viewer Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/html-viewer-pro/id1521187909) | 3.9 (40) | Free | Utilities | | [Base64 Encoder Decoder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/base64-encoder-decoder/id1612435358) | 5.0 (3) | Free | Utilities | | [Sub Cipher](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub-cipher/id1582898316) | 3.8 (4) | Free | Utilities | | [Paranoia Text Encryption Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranoia-text-encryption-lite/id1092955070) | 4.5 (82) | Free | Utilities | | [HEARING AID, Pro 2 for AirPods](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearing-aid-pro-2-for-airpods/id1509377614) | 4.2 (461) | Free | Utilities | | [Photo/Message Lock - SafeCloud](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photomessage-lock-safecloud/id1339555230) | 4.4 (787) | Free | Utilities | ## More apps by Vanni Giannozzi - [Spazio iTech](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spazio-itech/id987234071) - [Gym Rest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gym-rest/id1068300136) - [Track My Mushrooms](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track-my-mushrooms/id1107231750) - [Charmleon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charmleon/id1218155663) All apps by Vanni Giannozzi: https://appshunter.io/developer/367334222 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-25.*