Sigil vs Hide It Pro
Hide Photos Video - Hide it Pro is a vault from Anuj Tenani. Its listing describes albums, a disguise screen that mimics a crash, an escape unlock code and optional cloud storage.
Last verified
Sigil is in development. Its column describes what version 1.0 is built to do.
Feature by feature
Across 8 rows, Sigil is ahead on 1, Hide It Pro is ahead on 1 and 6 are level. Planned items count as not yet shipped.
| Feature | Sigil |  Hide It Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Encrypts files on the deviceSite: 'Your data is encrypted and safely stored on your device'; no algorithm is stated.Source for Encrypts files on the device | Yes | Yes |
| Albums or foldersListing: create multiple photo and video albums.Source for Albums or folders | Yes | Yes |
| Secure in-app cameraListing: add photos and videos to an album directly from the Camera.Source for Secure in-app camera | Yes | Yes |
| Decoy or duress vaultListing: an escape unlock code makes the app look empty; this is not a separate vault.Source for Decoy or duress vault | Planned | Partial |
| Disguised app icon optionListing describes a fake crash screen, not a changed app icon.Source for Disguised app icon option | Planned | Partial |
| Cloud backup of the vaultListing: backup of files to cloud storage; optional paid Cloud Storage purchase.Source for Cloud backup of the vault | Planned | Yes |
| No analytics or trackingPolicy says no personal data collected but a third-party ad SDK is used; label lists Diagnostics.Source for No analytics or tracking | Yes | Partial |
| Locks automatically when you leave the appListing: automatic locking when you exit the app.Source for Locks automatically when you leave the app | Yes | Yes |
Who each one suits
Hide It Pro
Hide It Pro is free to download, has albums, USB export and cloud storage options, and is available today. It also works on Android and other devices, which Sigil will not.
Sigil
Sigil suits people who want documented encryption, no third-party ad SDK and a hidden vault count on iPhone. Decoy vault and disguised icons are planned for v1.1.
Price
Free to download, with in-app purchases. Listed on the US App Store on 2026-10-21: Cloud Storage $9.99 and Password Reset $4.99. The description mentions an optional monthly subscription for unlimited cloud storage. Source
Sources
Last verified
- hideitpro.com (https://hideitpro.com/)
- apps.apple.com (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hide-photos-video-hide-it-pro/id523488488)
- hideitpro.com (https://hideitpro.com/privacy_policy.html)
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