Comparison

Private Message Box vs Hidenc

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

Head to head
About

Private Message Box

Secure your private conversations with password protection. Send unlimited texts, photos, and location details to other users for free. Enhance your privacy with a virtual number option.

Highlights
  • Password protected conversations
  • Free texting between users
  • Send unlimited text, photo, and location
  • Full emoji support
  • Virtual number for hidden communication
  • Privacy Guard
Features
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Do you want to hide your private conversations? Worried on messages from one friend checked by others, then Private Message Box is for you. It saves messages of secret contacts behind PIN pad. Its easy to use and keeps user conversation secret. Your conversation with PSB contacts is 100% SECRET and secure. It also provides free texting between App Users. Just Sign-In with your number. Send unlimited text, photo and location details to another user. You can do conversations only with users who have enabled Free messaging. 
Full of emoji characters (300 emoji support), useful to represent emotions. Features
- Free text & Multimedia Messaging between Users
- Image/Location sharing
- Password protection: Cannot be opened by other people
- Privacy Guard Pro version feature: -No Advertise - Remove ads from the application. Pro version subscriptions Options: -Duration of the subscription is 1 Year with a charge of $4.99 every year. Buy Virtual Number: - Hide your private conversation from your personal cell phone bill. - Keep your personal phone number hidden from some contacts. - Send or receive messages from anywhere in the world. Buy Virtual Number Options: - 58.99$/year for countries like USA, Canada etc. - 102.99$/year for countries like Estonia, Latvia etc. Please note :- All subscriptions are auto renewable. Subscription will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can cancel your subscription any time by turning off auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings. You can manage your subscription in iTunes Account settings after purchase. -Find more information in our privacy policy, click on this link http://privatesmsbox.com/legal.html - For terms of use, click on this link http://privatesmsbox.com/termsofuse.html Excited to receive feedbacks or queries at: info@privatesmsbox.com

About

Hidenc

Communicate securely without sharing personal data or phone numbers. This platform uses a digital identity system for end-to-end encrypted chats, groups, and file sharing, prioritizing privacy and efficiency for individuals and teams.

Highlights
  • No phone number required
  • End-to-end encrypted messaging
  • Private chats, spaces, and channels
  • Secure file sharing
  • Digital identity-based access
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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Hidenc ™ Private Messenger is a secure communication platform designed for individuals and teams who value privacy, control, and reliability. Communicate without phone numbers or personal data. Hidenc uses a unique digital identity system that allows you to connect, collaborate, and share information securely—on your terms. All conversations are protected with end-to-end encryption. Create private chats, groups, and channels where only participants define the space—without external tracking or data exposure. Built for both personal and professional use, Hidenc supports secure messaging, file sharing, and structured communication in a focused environment. No distractions. No unnecessary data collection. Just secure and efficient communication. Key features: * No phone number required * End-to-end encrypted messaging * Private chats, space, and channels * Secure file sharing * Digital identity-based access * Clean and distraction-free interface Hidenc is more than a messaging app. It is private communication infrastructure built for a more secure and productive way of working. Privacy is the foundation. Productivity is the result.

Screenshots

Private Message Box4 screens
Hidenc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hidenc at 4.5 against Private Message Box's 3.1. Hidenc also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Private Message Box's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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. Private Message Box sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Hidenc asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hidenc holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Message Box has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Message Box ships an update monthly, Hidenc every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Private Message Box versus Hidenc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Message BoxHidenc
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (23 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB78 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVartit Technology Private LimitedEncrova Holding Limited

Customer experience

Private Message Box

All ratings20 ratings
Positive45.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative86.7%

Hidenc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Private Message Box

Subscriptions4
  • Proversion$4.991 Year
  • Buy Number - Zone1 Yearly$21.991 Year
  • Buy Number - Zone2 Yearly$58.991 Year
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  • Buy Number - Zone3 Yearly$102.991 Year
One-time1
  • Get SMS Balance$6.99
None

Hidenc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Private Message Box free?
Private Message Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hidenc free?
Hidenc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Private Message Box or Hidenc?
Hidenc is rated higher. Private Message Box averages 3.1 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Hidenc averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Private Message Box or Hidenc have ads?
Private Message Box shows ads; Hidenc does not.
Which is updated more often, Private Message Box or Hidenc?
Private Message Box ships an update monthly, and Hidenc every 10 days. Most recently, Private Message Box was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hidenc on October 30, 2026.

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