Hidden msg vs Coverpic
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.
Coverpic
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Hide photos & text inside normal-looking images. Want to send your friend a secret message that looks like a regular photo? Or keep some private pics safe without uploading them to the cloud? Coverpic lets you hide images and text inside another photo — protected by a password. It looks like an ordinary picture, but only people with the password can unlock what's inside. -- Why it's fun -- Hide anything Photos, text messages, notes — lock them inside a cover image. Password only Set a password and share it with your trusted friends. No one else can peek. Totally offline Everything happens on your phone. Nothing gets uploaded anywhere. Ever. Looks totally normal The encrypted file looks like a regular photo. Your secrets stay hidden in plain sight. History included Check what you've hidden before, re-save or share anytime. -- Perfect for -- • Secret messages for your bestie or partner • Surprise reveals ("look closer") • Private photos you don't want in your camera roll • Pranks and hidden notes • Keeping memories safe without cloud backup Heads up: If you post hidden images on social media, they might get compressed and the secret could be lost. Always keep the original file! Privacy should feel easy, not scary. Download Coverpic and start hiding secrets today. Privacy Policy: https://coverpic.pages.dev/privacy Terms of Service: https://coverpic.pages.dev/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Hidden msg at none against Coverpic's shown. Hidden msg also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). Coverpic's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hidden msg ships an update every 3 months, Coverpic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hidden msg | Coverpic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Malek Radhouani | shogo isaji |
In-app purchases
Hidden msg
No in-app purchases
Coverpic
No in-app purchases
