App Hider for Android

Brief overview

App Hider — Hide Apps and Photos (by Hide Apps (NO ROOT)) is a free utility designed to improve app-level privacy on Android devices. Its primary purpose is to remove selected apps from your home screen and keep private media in a protected space. The app also offers cloning functionality and can masquerade as an ordinary calculator to avoid drawing attention.

Hiding apps: setup and access

To conceal an app, import it into App Hider and then uninstall the original from your launcher. The hidden copy remains accessible only through App Hider, and you can protect that access with a password or PIN. This workflow lets you keep sensitive apps off the main screen while maintaining access in a single, secured container.

Running multiple accounts with clones

App Hider can duplicate many apps so you can run two instances simultaneously — useful for managing separate social or work accounts in messaging and social platforms. The cloned app launches independently from the original, but note that not every application clones successfully; some apps or services may not work correctly in a duplicated environment.

Private gallery and disguise mode

The app includes an internal media vault to store photos and videos away from your device’s default gallery. It can also hide its presence by appearing as a calculator app; the real interface unlocks only when you enter the correct passcode.

Compatibility and reliability concerns

Some apps — notably 64-bit apps such as recent versions of WhatsApp and Telegram — may require an extra package named App Hider 64 Support to function properly. Users have also reported stability problems: the app can start crashing or misbehaving after extended use, which is an important limitation to keep in mind.

Key points at a glance

• Create duplicate instances of apps to run multiple accounts concurrently.
• Disguise the app as a basic calculator; access requires the correct code.
• Store private photos and videos in a built-in, password-protected gallery.
• Remove apps from the main launcher by importing them into App Hider for concealment.
• Some 64-bit applications need the additional App Hider 64 Support plugin to run smoothly.
• Stability can be an issue over time; crashes have been reported by some users.

Comparable solutions

App Hider’s feature set resembles other privacy utilities (for example, calculator-vault style apps and app hiders/lockers), but its combination of hiding, cloning, and a disguised launcher makes it a more versatile option—provided you accept the compatibility and stability trade-offs.