Comparison

SalemNOW vs Hide

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

Head to head
About

SalemNOW

Stream a diverse collection of films, breaking news, and podcasts. Discover award-winning documentaries and exclusive interviews. Enjoy HD streaming and casting to your TV.

Highlights
  • Video on Demand
  • Exclusive content
  • Free content catalog
  • HD streaming
  • Casting to TV
Features
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Movies, News, Podcasts, & More Stream top-rated films, breaking news, and insightful podcasts—plus award-winning documentaries and exclusive interviews featuring powerful voices you trust. Only on SalemNOW. Watch anytime, anywhere. SalemNOW features: Video on Demand Captivating movies, events and videos you won't find anywhere else! A catalog of free content to watch* Beautiful, HD streaming videos Seamlessly cast videos from your phone to your TV devices * Free videos require a free SalemNOW account To access all features and content you can register to SalemNOW right inside the app. Terms of Service: https://salemmedia.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://salemmedia.com/privacy-policy/

About

Hide

Control your pet's interactive speaker remotely to keep them entertained and engaged. Customize sounds, schedule playtimes, and interact in real-time for endless fun.

Highlights
  • Remote speaker control
  • Customizable sounds
  • Scheduled playtimes
  • Interactive pet engagement
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Hide and Squeaks - The Ultimate Remote Control App for Your Pet's Interactive Speaker Transform your pet's playtime with Hide and Squeaks, the perfect companion app for your pet's interactive toy speaker. Keep your furry friend entertained, engaged, and happy, whether you're at home or on the go! Features: • Remote Control: Manage your pet's speaker from your phone effortlessly. • Customizable Sounds: Select from a wide range of pre-set sounds or upload your own to keep things fresh and exciting. • Scheduled Playtimes: Set up automatic play schedules to ensure your pet stays entertained throughout the day, even when you're busy. • Interactive Mode: Engage with your pet in real-time through the app, making playtime more dynamic and enjoyable. • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design makes it easy for anyone to use, regardless of tech-savviness. Why Choose Hide and Squeaks? Hide and Squeaks is designed with your pet's happiness in mind. By offering a variety of sounds and interactive features, this app ensures that your pet remains stimulated and active, reducing boredom and promoting overall well-being. Download Hide and Squeaks Today! Give your pet the gift of endless fun and interaction. Download Hide and Squeaks now and watch your pet's playtime come alive!

Screenshots

SalemNOW4 screens
Hide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hide at 5.0 against SalemNOW's 4.3. Hide also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). SalemNOW's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price 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. SalemNOW sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Hide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SalemNOW has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, Hide every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SalemNOW versus Hide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSalemNOWHide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (89 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings89 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB68 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSalem CommunicationsFuture Sense Systems LLC

Customer experience

SalemNOW

All ratings89 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.2%

Hide

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SalemNOW

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes
  • Playback unavailable
  • Cannot activate on Samsung TV
  • Cannot sign in/load
  • App flips phone sideways
Show 2 more
  • No back arrow after trailer
  • Cannot cast from iPhone to FireTV

Requested features

5 requests
  • Subscription service needed
  • Add more Christmas movie options
  • Implement a streaming service model
  • Allow casting to smart TVs
  • Provide a back arrow after trailers

Hide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SalemNOW

Subscriptions3
  • SalemNOW+ & Police State Film$6.991 Month
  • SalemNOW+ Monthly Recurring$6.991 Month
  • SalemNOW+ Yearly Recurring$65.991 Year
One-time7
  • SalemNOW $6.99$6.99
  • SalemNOW $9.99$9.99
  • SalemNOW $12.99$12.99
Show 4 more
  • SalemNOW $14.99$14.99
  • SalemNOW $19.99$19.99
  • SalemNOW $24.99$24.99
  • SalemNOW $29.99$29.99
None

Hide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SalemNOW free?
SalemNOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hide free?
Hide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SalemNOW or Hide?
Hide is rated higher. SalemNOW averages 4.3 out of 5 from 89 ratings, while Hide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SalemNOW or Hide have ads?
SalemNOW shows ads; Hide does not.
Which is updated more often, SalemNOW or Hide?
SalemNOW ships an update every 2 months, and Hide every 7 months. Most recently, SalemNOW was updated on November 7, 2026 and Hide on November 4, 2026.

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