Comparison

Hidden msg vs Sidepic

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

Head to head
About

Hidden msg

Securely send and receive hidden files within iMessage. Protect your sensitive data with Touch ID/Face ID authentication. Customize the visible placeholder image for unauthorized viewers.

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

About

Sidepic

This app provides a separate space to store photos, keeping them out of your main device library. Easily import images from various sources, including your camera roll, clipboard, and cloud storage, for organized, private access.

Highlights
  • Separate photo library
  • Import from Photo Library
  • Paste from clipboard
  • Share from other apps
  • Import from iCloud Drive
  • Direct camera capture
  • Unlimited photo storage unlock
Features
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Sidepic stores images separate from your main photo library. It’s perfect for pictures you don’t want cluttering your photo library. Maybe it’s pics you don’t want synced by the Photos app, images you gather from the web, or any photos you just want to keep separate. Sidepic stores photos on your device so they are always available, just off to the side. It’s easy to get photos into Sidepic: – add from the Photos app – add from the Files app – add from any other app that can share an image – capture directly from the Camera app – paste images from the clipboard – drag and drop from your Mac – sync from an SMB server (Pro only) Sidepic includes handy interface features: – sort by newest or oldest – flag low-resolution images – view basic details about images (size, resolution, and date) – switch between square previews or original aspect ratio – change the app icon (light or dark) Try out Sidepic with up to 50 photos. To store more photos, upgrade to Sidepic Unlimited (in-app purchase). To do even more, upgrade to Sidepic Pro (in-app purchase) and unlock SMB server sync, duplicate photo detection, basic cropping, background privacy, plus unlimited photos. If you’ve already purchased Sidepic Unlimited, you’ll automatically see a discounted upgrade price for Sidepic Pro.

Screenshots

Hidden msg4 screens
Sidepic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sidepic at 100% against Hidden msg's 14%. Sidepic also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3). Hidden msg's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Sidepic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Hidden msg asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sidepic holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Hidden msg's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sidepic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hidden msg ships an update every 3 months, Sidepic every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hidden msg versus Sidepic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHidden msgSidepic
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMalek RadhouaniWells Consulting LLC

Customer experience

Hidden msg

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

Sidepic

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hidden msg

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Sidepic

One-time3
  • Sidepic Unlimited$0.99
  • Sidepic Pro Upgrade$1.99
  • Sidepic Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Hidden msg free?
Hidden msg is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidepic free?
Sidepic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hidden msg or Sidepic?
Sidepic is rated higher. Hidden msg averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sidepic averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Hidden msg or Sidepic have ads?
Neither Hidden msg nor Sidepic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hidden msg or Sidepic?
Hidden msg ships an update every 3 months, and Sidepic every 7 months. Most recently, Hidden msg was updated on September 8, 2026 and Sidepic on September 22, 2026.

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