Comparison

Secret photos vs HideApp

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

Head to head
About

Secret photos

Securely store and manage your photos, videos, documents, and passwords with military-grade encryption. Enjoy real-time decryption for media playback and editing, a private browser, and advanced security features like a fake PIN and panic gesture.

Highlights
  • Military-grade AES encryption
  • Real-time media decryption
  • Private browser with download
  • Password and document management
  • Fake PIN and panic gesture
  • Photo editor with effects
Features
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KYMS – Military-grade privacy, real-time decryption, total control KYMS is the ultimate app to secure your digital life with AES military-grade encryption. Hide, protect and manage your photos, videos, documents, and passwords in one private, encrypted space. Real-time decryption KYMS is the only app that decrypts files instantly. Tap on a video or file, and it starts immediately — while decryption continues in the background. What can you protect with KYMS? - Photos: Includes a powerful photo editor with thousands of effects - Videos: Play non-standard formats like FLV, AVI, WMV, MKV — all decrypted in real time - Documents: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers — create and edit directly in-app - Passwords & PINs: Safely store your credentials in a customizable vault Built-in private browser - Multi-tab browsing - Save passwords securely - One-tap video download - Private bookmarks and foldered history Advanced security features - Fake PIN for decoy vault - Panic gesture: Cover the screen or close the smart cover to auto-lock - Multi-factor login: PIN + alphanumeric password + Face ID / Touch ID Premium Features - Contacts vault - Secure audio recordings (even with the screen off) - Wallet for cards with barcode scanner - Doc scanner with auto-page detection - Tasks manager with priorities and deadlines Why KYMS? Your privacy is non-negotiable. KYMS gives you control, speed, and peace of mind — all in one place. Subscriptions are managed via your Apple account. No refunds for unused periods.

About

HideApp

Securely store your private photos, videos, and documents with on-device encryption. Create unlimited vaults and protect your files with military-grade security. Choose your preferred login method for added privacy.

Highlights
  • On-device encryption
  • Unlimited vaults
  • Hide photos and videos
  • Encrypt documents
  • 256-bit encryption
  • PIN and Biometric login
  • Customizable encryption settings
Features
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Hide your private photos, videos and documents from prying eyes? Encryption/decryption is done on your device. Your data is never uploaded by HideApp to the cloud. Features • Create your own vault • Unlimited number of vaults • Hide/encrypt photos and videos from Photo gallery • Hide/encrypt any document (PDF, MSWord, MSExcel, MSPowerPoint, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Text files and many more) • Each photo, video, document is individually encrypted • Blurred thumbnail for encrypted photo/video (optional) • Prompt for deletion of original photo, video or document after hiding • No file size limit on photo, video or document • Personalisation: ○ Automatic or user customisable destination folder for encrypted files ○ Blurness level (Low, Medium or High) ○ Thumbnail size for encrypted photo/video (Small, Medium or Large) Security • 256-bit military grade encryption (Apple CryptoKit) • Login using 4-8 digit PIN or Biometric (TouchID or FaceID) • Specify your own "secret key" for encryption. • PIN login required if Biometric data (TouchID or FaceID) changed • Delayed PIN login after 3 or more unsuccessful attempts • Personalisation: ○ Disable PIN login (not recommended) ○ PIN length (4-8 digits) ○ Disable Biometric use (TouchID or FaceID) Multiple Tiers • Free, up to 5 items • Unlimited, no item limit; device capacity limit (IAP) • No on-going subscription For support, feedback, feature requests, please contact at hideapp_support@icloud.com

Screenshots

Secret photos4 screens
HideApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HideApp at 100% against Secret photos's 53%. HideApp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Secret photos's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Secret photos sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and HideApp sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret photos ships an update every 4 months, HideApp every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Secret photos versus HideApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret photosHideApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (17K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB114 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIdeaSolutions S.r.l.MAURICE LEUNG PIN

Customer experience

Secret photos

All ratings17,330 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral12.2%
Negative34.7%

HideApp

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Secret photos

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to download videos
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS versions
  • Saved files not syncing across devices
  • Crashes when trying to save images

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to sort files alphabetically or by date
  • Folders within folders for better organization
  • Search function within folders
  • Duplicate file detection
  • Ability to loop/play videos
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  • Backup and restore functionality

HideApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Secret photos

One-time2
  • Remove advertising$4.99
  • Premium features$4.99
3 purchases

HideApp

One-time3
  • Free BonusFree
  • 5 items$0.99
  • Unlimited$4.99

Questions

Is Secret photos free?
Secret photos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HideApp free?
HideApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secret photos or HideApp have ads?
Secret photos shows ads; HideApp does not.
Which is updated more often, Secret photos or HideApp?
Secret photos ships an update every 4 months, and HideApp every 3 weeks. Most recently, Secret photos was updated on November 5, 2026 and HideApp on November 3, 2026.

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