Boomerang Video Maker vs Hidey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boomerang Video Maker
Create captivating looping videos and GIFs with ease. Transform existing videos into mesmerizing boomerangs with effects like reverse and slow motion. Share your unique creations across social media platforms.
- Create looping boomerang videos
- Apply reverse and slow motion effects
- Add speed adjustments
- Incorporate transitions and GIFs
- Share to social media
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Welcome to Boomerang Video Maker - the ultimate app for creating fun and creative boomerang videos and photos! Transform any video into a mesmerizing, endlessly looping boomerang with our easy-to-use app. Add unique effects like reverse, slow motion, and speed, and share your creations on all social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat and more! Our app boasts powerful editing tools, transitions, and GIFs to help you create stunning, eye-catching boomerangs. With no ads or interruptions, you can unleash your creativity and make all your best moments into unforgettable boomerangs. Download Boomerang Video Maker now and join the boomerang revolution! Start creating mesmerizing boomerangs in seconds and share them with your friends and family. For Support, please feel free to drop us an email at: support@boomerangmaker.com Privacy Policy: https://boomerangmaker.com/privacy.html Terms of use: https://boomerangmaker.com/terms.html
Hidey
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Hidey 是一款以隱私為核心的影片打碼工具。選擇影片後，可自動掃描整部影片的人臉，也能在畫面中手動畫框，追蹤需要遮蔽的物體。 主要功能： - 整部影片的人臉偵測與馬賽克 - 選用的加強側臉捕捉模式 - 車牌及人體部位遮擋 - 手動畫框指定人物、寵物、車牌或其他物體 - 人臉與指定物體可以同時勾選 - 在時間軸檢查馬賽克的位置與作用時間 - 可選擇先預覽，或偵測後直接輸出 - 盡量保留原片解析度、幀率與音訊 - 完成後以通知提醒，並自動儲存到照片圖庫 - 分析、追蹤、縮圖與匯出完全在裝置本機完成 自動偵測可能因遮擋、快速移動、光線或角度而中止或漏掉目標。為避免隱私洩露，請在匯出前拉完整條時間軸自行檢查。 使用條款（EULA）：https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Boomerang Video Maker at 13.0 against Hidey's 17.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Boomerang Video Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Hidey sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Boomerang Video Maker ships an update every 5 weeks, Hidey every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boomerang Video Maker | Hidey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boomerang Maker | Jiamin Zhang |
Bugs and requests
Boomerang Video Maker
Reported bugs
3 issues- Videos saved upside down
- Crashes and freezes
- Lifetime purchases not honored
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to edit GIFs
- Option to choose export file type
- Indicator for final video/GIF length
Hidey
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Boomerang Video Maker
- Boomerang Video Maker$1.997 Days
- Boomerang Maker3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Boomerang Maker$3.997 Days
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- Boomerang Maker$4.997 Days
- Boomerang Maker3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Upgrade to PRO3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Upgrade to PRO3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Boomerang Video Maker$34.991 Year
- Upgrade to PRO3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Lifetime purchase$24.99
Hidey
- Hidey Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Hidey Pro Yearly$32.991 Year
Questions
Is Boomerang Video Maker free?
Is Hidey free?
Do Boomerang Video Maker or Hidey have ads?
Which is updated more often, Boomerang Video Maker or Hidey?
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