Hidden msg vs RIX+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Send and receive hidden files in iMessage
- Touch ID/Face ID protection
- Customizable placeholder image
- Secure storage on Apple servers
- iCloud account required
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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.
RIX+
Capture moments with real-time video previews and high-quality photos and videos. This application allows you to record and save your memories directly from your mobile device.
- Real-time video preview
- Photo capture
- Video recording
- Mobile device integration
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Be able to preview real-time video with your mobile phone. Able to take photos and videos.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: RIX+ at 3.7 against Hidden msg's 2.3. RIX+ also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 14%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Hidden msg's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
RIX+ holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Hidden msg's written reviews are positive against 50% of RIX+'s.
Hidden msg ships an update every 3 months, RIX+ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden msg | RIX+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (6 ratings) | 3.7 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 80 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malek Radhouani | Visir Inc. |
Customer experience
Hidden msg
RIX+
In-app purchases
Hidden msg
No in-app purchases
RIX+
No in-app purchases
