# Pic Stitch vs Hidee

The clearest difference is rating: Pic Stitch at 4.7 against Hidee's 1.7. Pic Stitch also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 33%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Hidee's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pic Stitch sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Hidee sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pic Stitch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pic Stitch has 66K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Pic Stitch's written reviews are positive against 33% of Hidee's.

Pic Stitch ships an update weekly, Hidee every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic Stitch | Hidee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-stitch-collage-editor/id454768104/reviews)** | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidee-redact-with-ai/id1546718472/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **66.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 448 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +17 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Yeka Studio Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895272219) |

## What reviewers say

### Pic Stitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-stitch-collage-editor/id454768104)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily create stunning photo and video collages with over 400 layouts, filters, and editing tools. Combine multiple images and videos, add text, stickers, and music to craft unique visual stories. Share your creations instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Over 400 collage layouts, 25 filter packs, 30+ border packs, Photo and video editing tools, Text, stickers, and drawing editors, High-resolution export, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Pic Stitch Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pic Stitch Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Subscription | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for creating collages
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 💡 Useful for business/professional use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Removal of previously free features
- 📢 Intrusive ads even after paying

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to restore purchases
- Frequent crashes
- Editing tools not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Eye dropper tool
- Ability to adjust border thickness and color
- More free layout options
- Restore previous free features


### Hidee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidee-redact-with-ai/id1546718472)

Automatically redact sensitive information like text and faces in your photos before sharing. It also removes location and other metadata to ensure your privacy. Customize redaction colors for a personalized touch.

**Highlights:** Automatic text and face detection for redaction, Removes location and sensitive metadata, On-device processing for maximum privacy, Customizable redaction colors, Redacts personal identification and financial information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hidee Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic Stitch free?

Pic Stitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hidee free?

Hidee is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pic Stitch or Hidee?

Pic Stitch is rated higher. Pic Stitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Hidee averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pic Stitch or Hidee have ads?

Pic Stitch shows ads; Hidee does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pic Stitch or Hidee?

Pic Stitch ships an update weekly, and Hidee every 2 months. Most recently, Pic Stitch was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hidee on November 3, 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.*