Hide it Pro

Hide it Pro is a free privacy app for hiding photos, videos and music, locking apps, and keeping notes. It suits people who want several privacy tools in one place, particularly on Android; its broad feature set is balanced by ad-SDK data collection and an SMS plugin that is still in early development.

Overview

The app combines a media vault with app locking, a private browser, secret notes and private chat. Hidden data is encrypted and stored on the device, and the maker says it cannot access media added to the app. Users can open the vault with a fingerprint, while app locks can use a fingerprint or password.

Cloud backup and a private camera are also offered. The privacy policy says third-party advertising SDKs may collect an IP address, device type, screen resolution, operating-system version, session data and diagnostics. That is a material trade-off for people choosing a privacy app: local media storage does not mean the app’s surrounding services collect no device data.

Key features

• Media vault and app lock: Hide photos, videos and music, and protect other apps with a fingerprint or password. This is a useful combination for someone seeking basic privacy controls in one app.
• Private browsing: The browser includes ad blocking and tracking protection. The VBrowser plugin adds a download manager, video downloads from more than 14 streaming sites, and the ability to save pictures to Hide it Pro.
• Chat and notes: Private conversations and photo exchange sit alongside secret notes, extending the app beyond a conventional media vault.
• Plugins: A free app-locking plugin can only be launched from inside Hide it Pro. Another plugin removes the app icon; afterward, the app is opened by dialing ## followed by the PIN. These options add concealment, but require users to understand the extra launch steps.
• SMS and call blocking: The SMS hider plugin is described as early development, with no guarantee it will work. It is not a dependable choice for protecting private conversations by SMS.

Pricing

Hide it Pro costs free. There is no free trial, and no paid plans are listed. The free option is therefore the only stated plan; there are no paid tiers with different quotas or seats to weigh against it. The app is free to use, share and distribute.

The available pricing terms do not give a cap for vault contents or cloud backup, so users should not assume a particular storage quota. The absence of a paid plan also means there is no stated subscription renewal term to factor in.

Platforms

Hide it Pro is available for Android and iOS, with desktop versions for Windows and Mac. That range makes it relevant to people who want the app beyond a single mobile platform, though the core app is most clearly suited to mobile privacy needs.

Who it's for

Choose Hide it Pro if you want a free mobile app that brings media hiding, app locks, private browsing and chat together, and value local encrypted storage for hidden media. It is a weaker fit if your privacy decision depends on avoiding third-party ad SDK data collection, or if SMS hiding needs to work reliably. The early-development warning makes that plugin a poor basis for protecting sensitive messages.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Broad set of tools at no charge: The free app combines a media vault, app locking, notes, chat and private browsing.
• Local encrypted media storage: The maker says hidden media is encrypted on the device and inaccessible to it.
• Extra concealment options: A no-icon plugin and a browser plugin offer more than the core vault alone.

Cons

• Ad SDKs may collect device and usage data: The policy names IP address, device details, session data and diagnostics, which may put privacy-focused users off.
• SMS hider is not guaranteed to work: Its early-development status makes it unsuitable as a reliable messaging safeguard.
• Plugin access can be less direct: The app-lock plugin must be launched from within Hide it Pro, while removing the icon means opening the app by dialing a PIN sequence.

Alternatives

Browse Photo Vault Apps for more choices in the category. Consider Keepsafe Photo Vault if you want a vault with a free tier capped at 200 cloud items, or a paid monthly option at $9.99 a month. PhotoGuard is an Android alternative with a free download; its premium unlocks features and removes ads.

Weave Vault may suit Android and iOS users who prefer a defined free allowance of three vaults and 50 files per vault, with a 7-day trial for new subscribers to its annual Pro plan. Choose LockMyPix if you want a one-time 29.99 USD Premium purchase to remove ads and unlock premium features.

Obscura Photo Vault is an iOS option with a free single vault for up to 50 photos, or unlimited photos, videos and vaults on Pro Monthly for $6.99 a month. Private Photo Vault offers Android and iOS users a basic on-device photo and video vault; switching to Basic deletes Cloud Backup.

Secret Album: Photo Vault is an iPhone and iPad option with encrypted photo and video storage in its free plan. SecurePix offers all features in its free, ad-supported Android and iOS plan.

Verdict

Hide it Pro is a sensible choice for someone who wants a free, multi-tool privacy app and values keeping hidden media encrypted on-device. Its range is the main reason to choose it; the ad SDK data collection and unreliable early SMS plugin are the main reasons to look elsewhere, especially if minimizing data collection or protecting messages is the priority.