# Phidden vs Secret Message Exchange

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Secret Message Exchange at 12.2 against Phidden's 16. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phidden sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Secret Message Exchange sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phidden | Secret Message Exchange |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 43 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **12.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ragazzetto Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/367334222) | [Import EV](https://appshunter.io/developer/551601250) |

## What reviewers say

### Phidden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phidden/id682818494)

Embed secret messages within your photos. Share these images, and only recipients with the app can reveal the hidden text. Avoid image compression to ensure messages remain intact.

**Highlights:** Embed secret messages in photos, Reveal hidden messages with the app, Share encoded photos, Preserve message integrity, Secure sharing methods

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phidden Network access and ... | $0.99 | one-time |


### Secret Message Exchange

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secret-message-exchange/id1468223441)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use of additional Key Images | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phidden free?

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

### Is Secret Message Exchange free?

Secret Message Exchange is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Phidden or Secret Message Exchange have ads?

Neither Phidden nor Secret Message Exchange shows ads.

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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.*