Best Hide Texts Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

The best hide texts apps on iPhone average 4.2★ across 249+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated November 2026.

Compare top Hide Texts Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Message Lock - Hide MessagesMessage Lock - Hide MessagesFree2.1★ (50)NoYesNov 2026
2Signal - Private MessengerSignal - Private MessengerFree4.7★ (1.1M)NoYesNov 2026
3Calculator# Hide Photos VideosCalculator# Hide Photos VideosFree4.4★ (29K)NoYesNov 2026
4Secret Message : Hide MessageSecret Message : Hide MessageFree—NoNoMay 2026
5Photo/Message Lock - SafeCloudPhoto/Message Lock - SafeCloudFree4.4★ (796)NoYesOct 2026
6hide text in image: Eyecrypthide text in image: EyecryptFree—NoYesSep 2026
7Secretivity – Lock & Hide TextSecretivity – Lock & Hide TextFree3.7★ (3)NoYesOct 2026
8Dust - a safer place to textDust - a safer place to textFree4.6★ (4.4K)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Hide Texts

Message Lock - Hide Messages#1

Message Lock - Hide Messages by 国媚 张

Encrypt.ed Text & Chat Keep.er
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
2.1(50 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Secure your private conversations by locking them with a password or fingerprint. Easily export and back up chats to keep them hidden. Access archived conversations only after authentication.

Signal - Private Messenger#2

Signal - Private Messenger by Signal Messenger, LLC

Say “hello” to privacy.
Strong Contender
🌐 Social Networking
4.7😊(1.1M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#12in Social Networking
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This messaging app prioritizes your privacy with strong end-to-end encryption for texts, voice messages, photos, videos, and files. Enjoy crystal-clear encrypted voice and video calls, and create disappearing stories. It's a non-profit, donation-supported alternative focused on secure communication.

What We Love

  • 🔒 Security and privacy
  • 👍 Ease of use
  • 🚀 Great call quality
  • 🚀 Smooth and pleasant user interface
  • 🔒 End-to-end encryption
  • 🔒 Non-profit ownership

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Delayed message delivery
  • 🐛 Inconsistent image/video quality
  • 🐛 Buggy call functionality
  • 🐛 Inability to edit sent messages
  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔒 Mandatory contact sharing
Calculator# Hide Photos Videos#3

Calculator# Hide Photos Videos by NewSoftwares.net

Hide Photos, Videos & Secrets
Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.4😞(29K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app disguises itself as a calculator to secretly hide photos, videos, documents, notes, and passwords. It offers robust security features like panic switches and disguise modes to protect your confidential information from prying eyes.

What We Love

  • 🔒 Discreet and easy to use
  • 👍 No storage restrictions in free version
  • 🚀 Occasional short ads are a small price to pay
  • 🔒 Multilayered security options (pattern, PIN, biometrics)
  • 👍 Fake error message on startup

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Password recovery issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable file storage and retrieval
  • 🐛 Subscription issues, unable to access premium features
  • 🐛 Sudden app crashes and data loss
  • 🐛 Extremely loud video playback volume
  • 🐛 Inability to move/delete stored items

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FAQ about Hide Texts

What are the best hide texts apps for iPhone?
Message Lock - Hide Messages tops our hide texts apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 2.1-star average from 50 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top hide texts apps we rank are free to download, including Message Lock - Hide Messages and Signal - Private Messenger.
Message Lock - Hide Messages has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ hide texts apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.