Hide Photos & Videos vs Don't Scroll
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hide Photos & Videos
Securely store and manage your private photos and videos locally. This app offers a private web browser for saving content directly, with advanced security features like FaceID/TouchID login and automatic app locking when not in use.
- Local data storage
- Web content saving
- FaceID/TouchID login
- Automatic app lock
- Built-in multi-tab browser
- Support for GIFs and videos
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Hide private photos and videos behind a passcode or Face ID. PRAM keeps everything stored only on this device: nothing is uploaded, and there are no ads. Someone asks to see your phone? Enter your decoy password and a completely separate decoy space opens instead. Wrong password? Break-in Alerts catch the person on camera. ■ Hide photos and videos • Keep photos, videos, Live Photos and GIFs in private albums and video folders, organized your way • Unlock with a 6-digit passcode or Face ID • Imported photos and videos keep their original capture date • After importing, choose to delete the originals from the Photos app • Export original files back to the Photos app ■ Decoy password Set a second password that opens a separate decoy space. Your private content never appears there, so you can open the app for anyone without giving anything away. ■ Break-in Alerts When someone enters a wrong password, the front camera takes a photo and records the time and the password entered. After you unlock, PRAM lets you know that someone tried to get in. Viewing intruder photos requires Pro; the time and password entered are always visible. ■ Private browser & Collect images Browse with tabs and bookmarks in the built-in private browser. Tap Collect images to gather every image on a web page, then save the ones you pick straight to an album, without going through the Photos app. ■ Encrypted backup & restore Back up the albums you choose to AES-256 encrypted ZIP files and restore them later, for example on a new phone. ■ Privacy first • Stored only on this device; nothing is uploaded • No account to create and no ads • Auto-locks as soon as you leave the app • Shake to lock ■ Make it yours • Alternate app icons keep PRAM low-key on your Home Screen (Pro) • Light and dark mode • 13 languages, switchable right in the app ■ PRAM Pro Pro adds unlimited photos and videos, unlimited albums and video folders, viewing intruder photos, alternate app icons, hiding small web images and switching between desktop and mobile web pages. The decoy space, Face ID, Break-in Alerts and shake to lock all work without Pro. Some features require PRAM Pro (in-app purchase).
Don't Scroll
This tool helps you regain control over your screen time by setting daily limits for distracting apps. It provides system-level reminders to encourage breaks and build better digital habits, aiding in focus and self-discipline.
- Set daily usage goals for specific apps
- Optional allowed usage time periods
- Continue goals after completing tasks
- Flexible plan adjustment with verification
- View usage progress and self-discipline checklist
- System-level reminders for breaks
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Don't Scroll - Screen Time & Focus Self Discipline When you want to focus on studying, working, or resting, but always get distracted by entertainment apps, "Don't Scroll" helps you make the decision in advance — a screen time management and focus self-discipline tool. Select the apps you want to control, set daily usage time goals, and the system-level reminder will notify you when it's time to take a break, helping you reduce meaningless phone scrolling and build better digital habits. Who is it for Adults who want to reduce ineffective phone scrolling and develop better digital habits People who hope to manage their entertainment time with clear goals Those who need a "stop at the right time" reminder instead of relying on willpower Anyone who wants to improve study/work efficiency and develop deep work habits People who want to break phone addiction and reduce short video scrolling time Core Features Set daily usage goals for specific apps: Precisely control the usage time of entertainment apps, with automatic reminders when time is up Optional allowed usage time periods: Automatically enter rest mode after the set time period ends, avoiding unconscious late-night scrolling Continue today's goals after achieving targets: Extend today's usage time by completing tasks such as studying, exercising, or reading, with positive incentives for self-discipline habit building Flexible plan adjustment: Adjust your plan or pause today's self-discipline with password or Face ID verification when needed, balancing flexibility and constraints View usage progress and self-discipline checklist on the homepage: Clearly track daily screen time usage, check in to record your self-discipline journey, and witness your habit-building process Why feel safe Core capabilities are based on Apple's Screen Time related features, taking effect at the system level for more timely reminders and more effective management Self-discipline configurations and usage data are saved locally by default, not uploaded or sold Designed for personal self-management, not a tool for monitoring others' devices, protecting your privacy and autonomy Usage Tips Screen Time permission is required for first-time use. After authorization, you can add apps, set goals, and start your self-discipline journey. It is recommended to start with the 1-2 most frequently used entertainment apps and gradually establish a screen time management rhythm that suits you. Leave time for what truly matters. Start today and practice a better digital life rhythm with "Don't Scroll".
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hide Photos & Videos at Free against Don't Scroll's $9.99. Don't Scroll's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, monetization model 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
Hide Photos & Videos is free to download; Don't Scroll costs $9.99 up front. Hide Photos & Videos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Don't Scroll asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hide Photos & Videos ships an update every 2 weeks, Don't Scroll every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Hide Photos & Videos | Don't Scroll |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 德明 杨 | 伟明 甄 |
Customer experience
Hide Photos & Videos
Don't Scroll
In-app purchases
Hide Photos & Videos
- Buy Pro Version$1.99
Don't Scroll
No in-app purchases
Questions
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