Comparison

Quick Hide vs Private Vault

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

Head to head
About

Quick Hide

This app helps protect your privacy by allowing you to hide other applications and securely manage contacts. It offers a clean interface with no login required and no data collection. Access hidden apps and make calls or send texts to your private contacts.

Highlights
  • Hide applications
  • App lock functionality
  • Secure contact management
  • Send private text messages
  • Make private calls
  • No login required
  • No data collection
Features
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The world's simplest and smallest software for hiding apps, no kidding! An app dedicated to privacy protection! No information is collected! No login required, just open and use, no ads, clean and refreshing, quickly hide the apps you want or clean up your desktop! You can easily add the apps you want to hide to our app list and open them whenever needed. You can easily create or import contacts from your address book and securely send them text messages or make calls! ############################################### To support our long-term service, the app offers two subscription options to access all features: monthly and yearly subscriptions. The monthly subscription includes a one-week free trial, which you can cancel anytime if you don't like it, without any charges! A yearly subscription is also available for a longer-term commitment. If you wish to change your plan or cancel your subscription, open "Settings" on your iPhone -> Go to "iTunes & App Store" -> Tap "Apple ID" -> Select "View Apple ID" -> Go to "Account Settings" -> Tap "Subscriptions" -> Choose "Quick Hide" to change your plan or cancel the subscription! ############################################### Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription - Subscription period is monthly or yearly. Every month or year your subscription renews. - Prices for subscriptions depends on which package you choose and will be seen in payment screen. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - You can cancel your subscription via this url: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy:https://dongdajieohyeah.github.io/HideApp/HideApp_privacy.html Use of Terms:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ############################################### Any feedback or feature suggestions are highly welcome; contact us via email at dongdajieOh@yeah.net.

About

Private Vault

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Private Vault is a powerful and easy-to-use screen time management tool designed for both personal focus and parental control. Whether you need to stay productive or protect your child from inappropriate apps, Private Vault helps you take control of app usage with just a few taps. Key Features • Instant App Restriction – Quickly lock distracting apps to stay focused at work or school. • Parental Control – Prevent children from accessing specific apps, making unintended purchases, or spending too much time on entertainment apps. • Simple and User-Friendly – Easily manage app access with an intuitive interface. • Smart Scheduling (Coming Soon) – Set automatic time-based restrictions for app usage. • Location-Based Controls (Coming Soon) – Automatically limit app access in certain places. Take charge of your screen time and create a safer, more productive digital environment with Private Vault. User Agreement: https://schopenlaam.com/apps/private-vault/terms Privacy Policy: https://schopenlaam.com/apps/private-vault/privacy

Screenshots

Quick Hide4 screens
Private Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Private Vault at every 2 weeks against Quick Hide's every 6 weeks. Quick Hide's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Quick Hide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Private Vault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Hide ships an update every 6 weeks, Private Vault every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Quick Hide versus Private Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick HidePrivate Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer金桃 董Nanning Naasing Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Quick Hide

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Membership3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Supreme Annual Membership$8.991 Year
3 purchases

Private Vault

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly Member$0.991 Month
  • Pro Annual Member7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Member$19.99

Questions

Is Quick Hide free?
Quick Hide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Vault free?
Private Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Quick Hide or Private Vault have ads?
Neither Quick Hide nor Private Vault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Hide or Private Vault?
Quick Hide ships an update every 6 weeks, and Private Vault every 2 weeks. Most recently, Quick Hide was updated on October 25, 2026 and Private Vault on October 25, 2026.

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