# SalemNOW vs Hide

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.

Both are free to download. SalemNOW sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Hide asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SalemNOW | Hide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salemnow/id1540045998/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-and-squeaks/id6479453728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **89** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Salem Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/349087409) | [Future Sense Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714584045) |

## What reviewers say

### SalemNOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/salemnow/id1540045998)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SalemNOW+ & Police State Film | $6.99 | per month |
| SalemNOW+ Monthly Recurring | $6.99 | per month |
| SalemNOW+ Yearly Recurring | $65.99 | per year |
| SalemNOW $6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| SalemNOW $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and documentaries
- 👍 Refreshing, truthful content
- 👍 Educational and thought-provoking
- 👍 Alternative to mainstream media
- 👍 Good quality programs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Pricey rental/purchase costs
- 💸 Pay-per-view model disliked
- 📱 No casting to smart TV
- 🔄 App orientation issues
- 🚫 No back arrow after trailer

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Playback unavailable
- Cannot activate on Samsung TV
- Cannot sign in/load
- App flips phone sideways

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hide-and-squeaks/id6479453728)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*