Comparison

iHideIt vs iSecure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Encrypted message sending
  • Password-protected decryption
  • Enhanced message privacy
  • Secure communication
Features
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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

About

iSecure

Encrypt your messages with a custom password before sending. Recipients need the correct password to decrypt and read sensitive or confidential information.

Highlights
  • Password-protected messages
  • Message encryption
  • Customizable passwords
  • Secure communication
  • Enhanced privacy for sensitive data
Features
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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

Screenshots

iHideIt4 screens
iSecure4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iSecure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. iHideIt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHideIt ships an update every 6 weeks, iSecure every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iHideIt versus iSecure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHideItiSecure
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.3 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregory ProsperHovik Aghajanyan

Customer experience

iHideIt

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

iSecure

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iHideIt

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iSecure

One-time3
  • Pro Version$3.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
  • PRO without Ads$7.99

Questions

Is iHideIt free?
iHideIt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSecure free?
iSecure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iHideIt or iSecure?
iSecure is rated higher. iHideIt averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while iSecure averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iHideIt or iSecure have ads?
iSecure shows ads; iHideIt does not.
Which is updated more often, iHideIt or iSecure?
iHideIt ships an update every 6 weeks, and iSecure every 2 days. Most recently, iHideIt was updated on October 3, 2026 and iSecure on October 3, 2026.

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