# 迷雾 vs Hidem

The clearest difference is rating: 迷雾 at 5.0 against Hidem's 4.3. 迷雾 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Hidem's advantage is ratings volume (818 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 迷雾 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Hidem sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

迷雾 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidem has 818 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

迷雾 ships an update fortnightly, Hidem every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 迷雾 | Hidem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6445884347/reviews)** | [4.3 (818 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidem-app-lock-lock-apps/id6462785335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **818** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [小群 杨](https://appshunter.io/developer/1731957212) | [俏飞 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592831626) |

## What reviewers say

### 迷雾

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6445884347)

Manage your installed apps and plan your time effectively to avoid distractions. This tool helps you focus on tasks by hiding specific applications during certain times or locations, and also offers a private space for photos, videos, and notes.

**Highlights:** App self-management, Time planning, Focus zones with location-based app hiding, Note-taking for daily records, Private photo and video album, Password protection for hidden apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 周会员 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 月会员 | $9.99 | per month |
| 年会员 | $29.99 | per year |
| 终身会员 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Hidem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidem-app-lock-lock-apps/id6462785335)

Secure your device by locking apps, photos, and videos with a password or Face ID. It offers parental controls to manage app usage and promote self-discipline by tracking screen time and limiting app installations. Prevent accidental purchases and app deletions for enhanced control.

**Highlights:** Lock apps, photos, and videos, Password and Face ID unlock, Parental control for app usage, Screen time tracking, Prohibit app deletion and installation, Prevent App Store purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free Trial Month Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Free Trial Week Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Limited Time Discount | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Limited-Time Discount Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Reliable
- 🚀 Fast
- 💡 Great features
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Search box crashes
- Unable to restore purchased account

**Requested features**

- Support for iOS 18
- Quicker hide/restore functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 迷雾 free?

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

### Is Hidem free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 迷雾 or Hidem?

迷雾 is rated higher. 迷雾 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hidem averages 4.3 from 818 ratings.

### Do 迷雾 or Hidem have ads?

Hidem shows ads; 迷雾 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 迷雾 or Hidem?

迷雾 ships an update fortnightly, and Hidem every 4 weeks. Most recently, 迷雾 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Hidem on October 15, 2026.

---

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