Comparison

Scan vs Hidem

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

Head to head
About

Scan

This app quickly scans QR codes and barcodes, opening links and ensuring their safety. It offers advanced barcode scanning, history saving, and product lookups with a flashlight for low-light conditions.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Open QR code links
  • Check link safety
  • Flashlight support for low light
  • Advanced barcode formats
  • Save scan history
  • View EAN country codes
Features
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Feature: - Scan QR codes and barcodes - Open QR code links - Ensure that QR code links are safe - Flashlight supported for scanning QR and Barcodes at low-light environments. - Change Icons Pro features include: - Scan barcodes - EAN 13, EAN 8, Aztec, Code 39, Code 93,Code 93i, DataMatrix, I2of5, ITF14, PDF417, UPCE and more. - Save scans to iCloud history - View GSI Country codes of EAN 13 codes - Open product links on Amazon SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS We offer 1 lifetime purchase or 1 auto-renewing yearly subscription option: - Subscription is $2.49 USD Yearly - Lifetime is $4.99 USD - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - You will be able to access full feature of the app for the duration of the subscription - Subscription automatically renews for the same price and duration period as the original "1 week", "1 month" & "1 Year" 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 at the cost of the chosen package (weekly, monthly) - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's iTunes Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period - You may cancel a subscription during its free trial period via the subscription setting through your iTunes account. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the subscription period to avoid being charged. Please visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information - You may turn off the auto-renewal of your subscription via your iTunes Account Settings. However, you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period - Any unused portion of a free-trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription

About

Hidem

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
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Use Hidem to lock apps, private photos and videos with one tap to protect your privacy and security. Privacy Protection - Feel free to lock/restrict private apps to create a private space; - Set a password for double protection; Face ID unlock support for quick unlocking/locking. Parental Control - Parental control: Control entertainment and gaming apps to help your kids and students focus on their studies and develop good work and rest habits; - Multi-mode support for multi-conditional locking, set daily limits or schedules for personalized management. Personal Self-Discipline - View your screen usage report and keep an eye on the number of apps you use and the time you spend on them; - Set up a self-discipline program to avoid being a cell phone user. Personal Self-Discipline Other Functions - Prohibit deletion of apps; - Prohibit installation of new apps; - Prohibit the installation of new apps. Prohibit App Store purchases to prevent accidental payments. Information about the auto-renewable nature of the subscription. - Confirm subscription: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Manage subscriptions: Users can manage or unsubscribe in iTunes & App Store account management in the phone system settings. - Auto-renewal: Apple iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. To cancel the renewal, please turn off auto-renew manually at least 24-hours before the end of the period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. - Free trial: Free trial (if any) will automatically renew the version at upon expiration. You can go to the Account Settings to cancel the renewal before the trial ends. The current free trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription to the premium version before the trial period ends. Related Information Terms of Service: https://www.apphidem.com/policy/user-policy Payment Terms: https://www.apphidem.com/policy/payment-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.apphidem.com/policy/privacy-policy Apple License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Feedback Email: support@apphidem.com

Screenshots

Scan4 screens
Hidem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scan at none against Hidem's shown. Scan also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). Hidem's advantage is ratings volume (818 vs 24) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Scan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per year 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hidem has 818 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Scan's written reviews are positive against 74% of Hidem's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scan ships an update weekly, Hidem every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scan versus Hidem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScanHidem
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (24 ratings) — better4.3 (818 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better73.5% of reviews
Number of ratings24818 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSufiyan Yasa俏飞 李

Customer experience

Scan

All ratings24 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hidem

All ratings818 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive73.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative14.7%

Bugs and requests

Scan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hidem

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Search box crashes
  • Unable to restore purchased account

Requested features

2 requests
  • Support for iOS 18
  • Quicker hide/restore functionality

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Scan

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription$2.491 Year
One-time1
  • Platinum lifetime access$4.99
9 purchases

Hidem

Subscriptions7
  • Free Trial Month Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Free Trial Week Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Limited Time Discount7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Free Trial Annual Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Limited-Time Discount Lifetime$9.99
  • Lifetime Membership$19.99

Questions

Is Scan free?
Scan 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, Scan or Hidem?
Scan is rated higher. Scan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Hidem averages 4.3 from 818 ratings.
Do Scan or Hidem have ads?
Hidem shows ads; Scan does not.
Which is updated more often, Scan or Hidem?
Scan ships an update weekly, and Hidem every 4 weeks. Most recently, Scan was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hidem on October 9, 2026.

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