Hide it Pro

Overview

Hide it Pro brings a media vault, app locks, private browsing, notes and chat into one free app, with support across mobile and desktop platforms. It is most compelling for people who want several privacy tools together rather than a dedicated photo vault alone. Its on-device media storage is a strength, though third-party ad SDKs may collect device and usage data.

Key features

The vault hides photos, videos and music, and can be opened with a fingerprint. The maker says hidden data is encrypted on the device and that it cannot access media added to the app.

App locking adds fingerprint or password protection for other apps. A free plugin can lock apps and is launched from inside Hide it Pro, so it is useful as part of the suite but less convenient as a standalone tool. A separate plugin can remove the Hide it Pro icon; users then launch the app by dialing ## followed by their PIN.

The private browser includes ad blocking and tracking protection. The VBrowser plugin adds incognito browsing, a download manager, video downloads from over 14 streaming sites and picture saving to Hide it Pro. These extras make the app broader than a simple vault, but users looking only to secure media may not need the added components.

Other tools include secret notes, private conversations with photo exchange, and a private camera. An SMS hider plugin for private conversations is described as early development and is not guaranteed to work, so it should not be relied on for dependable message privacy.

The privacy trade-off deserves attention: the policy says third-party ad SDKs may collect IP address, device type, screen resolution, operating-system version, session data and diagnostic data. That does not negate the stated local storage of hidden media, but users seeking minimal data collection should weigh it carefully. The homepage advertises 24x7 support and gives [email protected] as its contact address.

Pricing

Hide it Pro is free to use, share and distribute. The published plan is Hide it Pro: free; there is no free trial and no paid plan listed. That makes it a straightforward option for readers who want the bundled features without a subscription, though the listed plan does not establish any paid upgrade or additional entitlement.

Platforms

Hide it Pro is available for Android, iOS, macOS and Windows. Its mobile coverage suits people using either major mobile platform, while desktop availability makes it relevant to readers seeking the app beyond phones. Headquarters are in Sirsa, Haryana, India.

Who it's for

Choose Hide it Pro if you want a free, multi-purpose privacy app with local media storage, app locking and browser protections, especially if you value having notes and chat in the same app. It is less suitable if your priority is avoiding third-party advertising data collection, or if you need a dependable SMS-hiding feature.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Encrypted on-device media storage and the maker’s stated inability to access added media are useful assurances for a local vault.
• Pros: App locking, private browsing, notes, chat and a private camera broaden the app beyond photo storage without a listed fee.
• Pros: Android, iOS, macOS and Windows support gives it broader platform reach than mobile-only vaults.
• Cons: Third-party ad SDKs may collect device identifiers and usage or diagnostic data, a notable compromise for a privacy-focused app.
• Cons: The SMS hider is still in early development and is not guaranteed to work, so it is not a reliable basis for protecting conversations.
• Cons: The app-lock plugin must be launched from inside Hide it Pro, adding a step to access that function.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Photo Vault Apps.

Keepsafe Photo Vault is another freemium Android and iOS option; its free plan allows 200 cloud items and is ad-supported, while its listed monthly premium plan costs $9.99 a month and automatically renews. Choose it if a defined cloud-item allowance or a paid monthly tier better fits your needs.

Private Photo Vault has a free Android and iOS plan for an on-device photo and video vault. Its cloud backup is deleted when switching to Basic, so it suits readers who want a straightforward vault and can accept that backup limitation.

Weave Vault offers a free plan for up to three vaults and 50 files per vault on Android and iOS, plus a seven-day trial for new subscribers to its auto-renewable annual Pro plan. Choose it if those explicit vault and file caps fit your needs.

LockMyPix provides free basic protection with ads, with some features reserved for Premium; its one-time Premium plan costs 29.99 USD and removes ads. It is an alternative for readers who prefer a one-time purchase for premium features.

Obscura Photo Vault is an iOS-only option with a free single vault for up to 50 photos and a monthly Pro plan at 6.99 USD for unlimited photos, videos and vaults. It suits iOS users who need more than the free photo cap and want a monthly plan they can cancel any time.

PhotoGuard is an Android alternative with a free download; Google Play lists ads and in-app purchases, and premium unlocks features and removes ads.

Secret Album: Photo Vault is an iPhone and iPad app with encrypted photo and video storage on its free plan, and also supports macOS.

SecurePix offers all features on its free Android and iOS plan, which is ad-supported.

Verdict

Hide it Pro is a sensible free choice for people who want a vault, app locks and several adjacent privacy tools across mobile and desktop. Its strongest reason to choose is the breadth of included functions alongside stated encrypted on-device media storage. Look elsewhere if limiting third-party data collection matters more than an all-in-one bundle, or if you need SMS hiding you can depend on.