# Screen Guard - Privacy Display

> Privacy display filter to hide your screen from prying eyes in Screen Guard App.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/screenguard.privacyscreen.hidescreen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/screenguard.privacyscreen.hidescreen)

## Overview

- **ID:** `screenguard.privacyscreen.hidescreen`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Tech Brain Apps
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 4,171,504
- **Rating:** 3.02 / 5 (11,114 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-20
- **First published:** 2020-10-17
- **Publisher country:** PK
- **Size:** 37 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=screenguard.privacyscreen.hidescreen)
- **Website:** [https://hey-translate-screen-translate.web.app/app-ads.txt](https://hey-translate-screen-translate.web.app/app-ads.txt)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/d/1V6MFIP-Mj3oRwbA\_y6\_stW4079P4S5c0/p/18q06TBkZpiCtl\_pX8O2sjBdL1qe\_GFqO/edit](https://sites.google.com/d/1V6MFIP-Mj3oRwbA_y6_stW4079P4S5c0/p/18q06TBkZpiCtl_pX8O2sjBdL1qe_GFqO/edit)

## Description

**Screen Guard - Hide Screen** is a compact and efficient app designed to protect your phone screen from onlookers. It applies customizable screen filters and privacy shades, allowing users to hide chats and sensitive information effortlessly. Whether you're reading messages, browsing, or working in public spaces, this app shields your screen content with adjustable opacity and size settings.

The app also functions as a night mode screen dimmer and eye protector, reducing screen brightness to enhance privacy and comfort. Features include simple one-tap activation, multiple color screen filters, and an easy-to-use interface. Ideal for safeguarding SMS reading, preventing data peeping, and masking chats, Screen Guard ensures your mobile privacy is always protected wherever you are.

## Rankings

- #27,518 — Overall
- #51 — Personalization (Gross)
- #94 — Personalization (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `screenguard.privacyscreen.hidescreen.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

User reviews overwhelmingly condemn Screen Guard - Hide Screen. The app is plagued by pervasive ads and fails to actually hide the screen; many report it merely dims or grays the display without providing real hiding capability. Several describe spam-like behavior and misleading promises. There are mentions of paywalls or high costs for any usable feature. Overall sentiment: the app is not usable or reliable and not worth installing.

### Cons

- Excessive and intrusive ads appearing before/during use
- Does not effectively hide or properly dim the screen; functionally useless
- Not worth it: high frequency of ads, poor user experience, claims not fulfilled
- Perceived spam/misleading behavior and reviews labeling it fake or spam
- Paywalls or expensive pricing alongside ads

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/screenguard.privacyscreen.hidescreen)