iHideIt vs iSecure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iHideIt
Securely send messages that require a password for decryption. Ensure your private conversations remain confidential on both ends, adding a vital layer of protection for sensitive information.
- Encrypted message sending
- Password-protected decryption
- Enhanced message privacy
- Secure communication
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iHideIt allows you to send encrypted messages which can only be read if the recipient has the password. Keep your messages safe and secure with iHideIt. Be sure that your messages are private on both ends. "It adds an added layer of protection to messaging that could be vital in defending notably sensitive messages that you want to make certain that only 1 particular person ever reads." - technology2015.com
iSecure
Encrypt your messages with a custom password before sending. Recipients need the correct password to decrypt and read sensitive or confidential information.
- Password-protected messages
- Message encryption
- Customizable passwords
- Secure communication
- Enhanced privacy for sensitive data
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iSecure seals your messages so only someone who knows the key can read them. Write a secret, pick a key and tap Seal. Send it in iMessage, share it as a QR code, or paste it into any chat, email or note. Your friend opens it with the same key — nobody in between can read it, and your messages are never stored on a server. SEAL AND SEND • Seal right inside iMessage — the live bubble shows your hint and turns to "Opened" • Share as a QR code or as text to WhatsApp, Telegram, Mail or anywhere • Add a hint so your friend knows which key to use OPEN WITHOUT COPY-PASTE • Long-press a secret in any app → Share → Open in iSecure • Scan an iSecure QR code with the iPhone Camera or inside the app • You always choose the key — nothing opens by itself REVEAL SAFELY • Hold to reveal; the text hides again automatically • Revealed secrets are hidden from screenshots and screen recording • Face ID or your passcode before any saved key is used STRONG KEYS • Generate a 5-word passphrase or a random key in one tap • A strength meter warns you about weak keys • Keys live in the secure iOS Keychain on your device only ISECURE PRO Free: 2 saved keys, 30-second auto-hide, ads. Pro: unlimited keys, seal with a one-time password, choose when secrets hide (10 s to never), burn after reading, and no ads. Pro Yearly with a 1-week free trial, Pro Monthly, or Pro Lifetime. Earlier "Pro" and "No Ads" purchases are honoured. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Your messages and keys never leave your device unencrypted • AES-256-GCM encryption with a unique salt for every message • The app locks with Face ID or your device passcode Messages sealed with earlier versions of iSecure still open. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in Settings › Apple Account › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aghajanyan.me/isecure/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iSecure at 5.0 against iHideIt's 3.7. iSecure also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks). iHideIt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. iSecure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iHideIt asks for nothing beyond the download.
iSecure holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
iHideIt ships an update every 6 weeks, iSecure every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | iHideIt | iSecure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gregory Prosper | Hovik Aghajanyan |
Customer experience
iHideIt
iSecure
In-app purchases
iHideIt
No in-app purchases
iSecure
- Pro Version$3.99
- Remove Ads$4.99
- PRO without Ads$7.99









