Comparison

iHideIt vs Session

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

Session

This secure messenger prioritizes your privacy with a decentralized network and end-to-end encryption. It offers anonymous account creation, IP address protection, and private group chats without collecting any metadata. Share messages and files with confidence, knowing your communications are truly private.

Highlights
  • Anonymous account creation
  • Decentralized server network
  • No metadata logging
  • IP address protection
  • End-to-end encrypted group chats
  • Secure file sharing
Features
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Session is a new breed of private messenger, built on a unique network of user-operated servers spread all over the world. With no central servers, Session can’t leak or sell your data. And with Session’s private routing protocols, your messages are completely safe. No trackers, no leaks — send messages, not metadata. • Fully private account creation: No phone number or email needed to create an Account ID • Decentralized server network: No data breaches, no central point of failure • No metadata logging: Session doesn't store, track, or log your messaging metadata • IP address protection: Device IP addresses are never exposed to the person you're talking to or the servers holding your data • Closed groups: Private, end-to-end encrypted group chats for up to 100 people • Secure attachments: Share voice snippets, photos, and files with Session's secure encryption and privacy protections • Free and open-source: Don’t take our word for it — check Session's code yourself Session is free as in free speech and free as in free of ads and trackers. It is stewarded by the Session Foundation, a Swiss-based foundation dedicated to advancing digital rights and innovation. Take back your online privacy today — download Session. Want to build from source, report a bug, or just take a look at our code? Check out Session on GitHub: https://github.com/session-foundation/session-ios Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Session Terms of Service: https://getsession.org/terms-of-service

Screenshots

iHideIt4 screens
Session4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Session at 4.4 against iHideIt's 3.7. Session also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). iHideIt's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.3 vs 15.6). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Session sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. iHideIt asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Session holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Session has 5.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iHideIt's written reviews are positive against 61% of Session's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iHideIt ships an update every 6 weeks, Session fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iHideIt versus Session: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriHideItSession
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.4 (5.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews61.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#91 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB92 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGregory ProsperThe Loki Project

Customer experience

iHideIt

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

Session

All ratings5,186 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative11.7%
Written reviews1,227 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral12.1%
Negative26.8%

Bugs and requests

iHideIt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Session

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Messages not syncing across devices
  • Inability to join or view group chats
  • Attachments and media not loading properly
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add voice and video calling
  • Implement self-destruct/ephemeral messaging
  • Allow customization of chat backgrounds and themes
  • Improve group chat functionality
  • Add support for multiple accounts/identities

In-app purchases

None

iHideIt

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Session

Subscriptions3
  • Session Pro$4.491 Month
  • Session Pro$11.993 Months
  • Session Pro$35.991 Year

Questions

Is iHideIt free?
iHideIt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Session free?
Session is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iHideIt or Session?
Session is rated higher. iHideIt averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Session averages 4.4 from 5.2K ratings.
Do iHideIt or Session have ads?
Neither iHideIt nor Session shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iHideIt or Session?
iHideIt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Session fortnightly. Most recently, iHideIt was updated on October 3, 2026 and Session on October 14, 2026.

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