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Hidey vs calculator vault apps
Calculator vaults are a whole category of apps: they look like a calculator, and a secret code opens a hidden gallery. Quality varies a lot from one app to the next.
Hidey includes a working calculator disguise in Pro, but the disguise is the last layer, not the main one. Encryption and backups do the real work.
Side by side
| Feature | Hidey | calculator vaults |
|---|---|---|
| Looks like a calculator on the home screen | Optional (Pro) | Always |
| Works as a real calculator | Yes, in disguise mode | Varies by app |
| Name shown in Android Settings | Hidey | Varies by app |
| Documented encryption | Yes, on the security page | Varies by app |
| Where backups go | Your own Google Drive or S3 | Varies by app |
Where Hidey is different
The disguise is a bonus
A disguise only fools a quick look at your home screen. Hidey treats it as an extra layer on top of real encryption.
Honest about the limits
Android’s Settings app, Google Play’s installed apps list and storage usage can still reveal any app. Hidey tells you this up front.
Backups you can find
Your encrypted backups sit in your own Google Drive, not on an unknown server.
Which one to choose
Choose Hidey if
You want real encryption first and a disguise second.
You want to know where your backups are stored.
Choose calculator vaults if
The only thing you need is an icon that looks like a calculator.
You want a disguise without any subscription.
Questions
Is a calculator disguise enough on its own?
Not usually. It hides the app from a glance at your home screen, but anyone who opens Settings or your Google Play library can still find it. Encryption is what protects the files.
Does Hidey’s calculator actually calculate?
Yes. In disguise mode it works as a normal calculator until you type your PIN and press equals.
Nothing to see here. Keep it that way.
Hidey is coming to Google Play for Android 11 and later.