# Hide Screen

> Screen Hider

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blackcurrantstudioz.HideScreen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blackcurrantstudioz.HideScreen)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.blackcurrantstudioz.HideScreen`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Blackcurrant Studioz
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 293,112
- **Rating:** 3.75 / 5 (502 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2023-12-16
- **First published:** 2018-07-07
- **Size:** 4.34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-01-30
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackcurrantstudioz.HideScreen)
- **Website:** [https://blackcurrantstudioz.blogspot.com](https://blackcurrantstudioz.blogspot.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://blackcurrantstudioz.blogspot.com/2018/05/privacy-policy.html](https://blackcurrantstudioz.blogspot.com/2018/05/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

"Hide Screen" is a user-friendly application designed to protect your privacy by hiding your screen. Featuring double-tap functionality to turn the screen on or off, it ensures that your activities—whether gaming or downloading—remain discreet. With its screen filtering option, it overlays a black color, making it difficult for others to view your displayed content. Enjoy battery conservation while using this free tool designed for maximum privacy. Perfect for anyone seeking to maintain confidentiality on their device.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.blackcurrantstudioz.HideScreen.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Provides some level of privacy from onlookers.
- Useful for hiding social media activity from parents.

### Cons

- Does not work reliably; screen often turns off or freezes.
- Floating icon disappears and is difficult to access.
- Does not allow browsing or interaction while the screen is active.
- Short functioning time before needing to reset.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blackcurrantstudioz.HideScreen)