Hidegrid vs Hide It Pro
An honest look at how Hidegrid and Hide It Pro differ, so you can pick the right one for you.
The short answer
Hide It Pro is a long-standing vault app, best known on Android, with an iOS version that uses PIN or Face ID, an escape code and its own paid cloud. Hidegrid is built only for iPhone and iPad, uses a 5×5 pattern that derives its encryption key, and backs up to your own iCloud.
Hidegrid and Hide It Pro side by side
| Feature | Hidegrid | Hide It Pro |
|---|---|---|
| How you unlock | Pattern on a 5×5 grid | PIN; Face ID |
| Encryption details published | Yes: AES-256-GCM, key from PBKDF2 with 600,000 iterations | Not stated in the listing |
| Account needed | No | Needed for its cloud |
| Backup and sync | Encrypted backup to your own iCloud; iPhone and iPad sync (Pro, coming in a free update) | Own cloud storage (paid) |
| Decoy or duress option | Duress pattern that silently erases a vault (Pro) | Escape code that makes the app look empty |
| Break-in photo alerts | No | Not stated in the listing |
| Disguised app icon | Yes (Pro) | Fake crash screen |
| Private in-app camera | Yes | Yes |
| Separate vaults with separate keys | Yes, each with its own pattern | Not stated in the listing |
| Platforms | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac; separate Android app |
| Pricing model | Free plan; Pro as subscription or one-time purchase | Free with in-app purchases |
We checked Hide It Pro against its public App Store listing, website or support pages on 28 October 2026. Features and prices change, so check the current listing. If something here is out of date, tell us and we will fix it.
Sources: apps.apple.com
Where Hide It Pro is strong
Hide It Pro has a long history, a large user base on both Android and iOS, and an escape code for awkward moments.
Where Hidegrid is different
Hidegrid documents its encryption, does not need an account, and backs up to the iCloud you already pay for. Its Pro duress pattern erases the vault rather than hiding it.
Which one should you choose?
- Choose Hide It Pro if you also use Android or want its own cloud storage.
- Choose Hidegrid if you want an iPhone and iPad app with published encryption and no account.
Questions
Is Hide It Pro on iPhone?
Yes. An iOS version is on the App Store as "Hide Photos Video – Hide it Pro".
Can I reset a forgotten Hidegrid pattern?
Yes, with your nine-word recovery phrase. Nobody else, including us, can reset it.
Does Hidegrid have an escape code?
Hidegrid Pro has a duress pattern, which silently erases a vault.
Keep private things private
Download Hidegrid and set up your first vault in under a minute.
Coming soon to the App StoreFree to start. No account needed.