# HideMe! vs Hidem

The clearest difference is rating: HideMe! at 5.0 against Hidem's 4.3. HideMe! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Hidem's advantage is ratings volume (818 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HideMe! sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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.

HideMe! 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HideMe! ships an update weekly, Hidem every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HideMe! | Hidem |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideme/id963498723/reviews)** | [4.3 (818 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hidem-app-lock-lock-apps/id6462785335/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **818** |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hoa Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/963498718) | [俏飞 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592831626) |

## What reviewers say

### HideMe!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hideme/id963498723)

Securely store private notes, passwords, and media with advanced protection. Features include a built-in drawing tool and Face ID authentication for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Password management, Secure media storage, Built-in drawing tools, Face ID authentication, Private note protection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HideMe Pro Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| HideMe Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| HideMe Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| HideMe Pro | $4.99 | 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 HideMe! free?

HideMe! 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, HideMe! or Hidem?

HideMe! is rated higher. HideMe! averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hidem averages 4.3 from 818 ratings.

### Do HideMe! or Hidem have ads?

Hidem shows ads; HideMe! does not.

### Which is updated more often, HideMe! or Hidem?

HideMe! ships an update weekly, and Hidem every 4 weeks. Most recently, HideMe! was updated on July 8, 2026 and Hidem on September 22, 2026.

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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.*