Comparison

ScanSecurity vs Element Hider

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

Head to head
About

ScanSecurity

Features
Read full description

Protect your digital life with ScanSecurity, the ultimate all-in-one privacy and security toolkit for your iOS devices! Whether you want to secure your accounts, scan for data breaches, strip hidden data from your photos, or manage your device’s security settings, ScanSecurity has you covered. Understand your device’s vulnerability in seconds and receive actionable guidance to fortify your privacy. **COMPREHENSIVE DEVICE SCANNER** Curious about your device's security status? Our advanced scanner performs real-time checks including Passcode, Biometrics, OS Version, Device Encryption, Auto-Lock, Find My. Get a clear "Security Score" (0–100) on your personalized Dashboard alongside recommendations to patch any vulnerabilities. **ADVANCED TOOLS HUB** Go beyond basic security. ScanSecurity packs powerful privacy tools directly in your pocket: β€’ **Breach Monitor:** Enter your email to instantly check if your data has been compromised in any public data leaks. β€’ **Password Checker:** Evaluate your password strength and securely check if your passwords have ever appeared in k-anonymity breaches. β€’ **Phishing Scanner:** Verify suspicious links before you click to browse safely. β€’ **Wi-Fi Scanner:** Analyze your current network's security level and encryption type on the go. β€’ **Clipboard Guard:** Detect and get alerts if sensitive information like credit card numbers, phone numbers, or emails are lingering in your clipboard. β€’ **Metadata Stripper:** Protect your privacy before you post. Easily strip hidden EXIF and GPS location data from your photos before sharing them online. β€’ **App Permissions Manager:** Get an organized overview of which apps have access to your Camera, Microphone, Location, Contacts, and Photos. **EXPERT SECURITY GUIDES** Learn how to protect your accounts and privacy with our easy-to-follow, step-by-step Security Guides. Cover everything from securing your device to protecting your Apple, Google, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn accounts. Track your reading progress and watch your security score increase as you learn! **PREMIUM FEATURES (PRO)** Upgrade and unlock the ultimate layer of protection! With ScanSecurity PRO, you get: β€’ Completely ad-free experience. β€’ Full access to all Advanced Security Tools (Breach Monitor, Phishing Scanner, Metadata Stripping, etc.). β€’ Unrestricted access to all in-depth Security Guides. **Additional Highlights:** - Sleek, customizable dashboard with real-time haptic feedback and beautiful animations. - Dynamic interface supporting both Dark Mode and Light Mode. - Fully localized in multiple languages (including English and Vietnamese). - Strict privacy: Everything runs safely on your device. We do not track or sell your personal identity data. Don’t leave your personal information at risk! Download ScanSecurity today and take total control over your digital footprint. Privacy Policy: https://scan-security.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://scan-security.vercel.app/terms.html

About

Element Hider

Features
Read full description

Take control of the web. Element Hider lets you hide distracting, annoying, or unnecessary elements from webpages in Safari. See something you don't want to see? Hide it. From oversized banners and annoying pop-ups to distracting sections, recommendations, sidebars, comments, images, and other page elements β€” Element Hider puts you in control of what stays on your screen. KEY FEATURES β€’ Hide anything Select webpage elements and hide them from view. β€’ Clean up webpages Remove visual clutter and keep the content that actually matters. β€’ One-tap control Quickly enable or disable Element Hider whenever you want. β€’ Global controls Turn your preferred hiding rules on or off across Safari. β€’ Customize your browsing Create a cleaner, more focused experience on the websites you use every day. β€’ Built for Safari Designed specifically for Safari and integrated into your browsing experience. YOUR WEB, YOUR WAY The web doesn't need to look the same for everyone. Element Hider gives you the freedom to decide what you want to see. Hide the stuff that gets in the way and keep the parts of the web that matter to you. Simple. Fast. Yours. Element Hider does not change the content you want to keep β€” it simply lets you decide what belongs on your screen.

Screenshots

ScanSecurity4 screens
Element Hider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ScanSecurity at Free against Element Hider's $0.99. Element Hider's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown).

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

ScanSecurity is free to download; Element Hider costs $0.99 up front. ScanSecurity sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Element Hider asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences Β· 0 level
ScanSecurity versus Element Hider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanSecurityElement Hider
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDo TungShubham Sharma

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ScanSecurity

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$49.99
None

Element Hider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScanSecurity free?
ScanSecurity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Element Hider free?
Element Hider costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScanSecurity or Element Hider have ads?
ScanSecurity shows ads; Element Hider does not.

Other comparisons