On a train. In an open office. On a video call. You need to check something private, and everyone can see. Hide My Screen puts a privacy overlay across your Mac. You keep working normally. Onlookers see nothing.
One-time purchase. No account required. 30-day refund.
Or try the App Store version, free, restricted functionalityYour screen with Hide My Screen active. You can still type and click. Onlookers see nothing.
Cafes, trains, airports. Work without worrying who's looking.
Check personal messages, banking, or medical info without an audience.
On a call and need to check something private? Toggle the overlay on and off.
Legal docs, client data, medical records. Keep confidential content confidential.
Free
Free privacy overlay for macOS via the Mac App Store. Restricted functionality.
$19.99, one-time
The complete privacy overlay for macOS. System-wide, with native caret tracking.
| Feature | App Store macOS | Full macOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $19.99 (one-time) |
| System-wide privacy overlay | ✓ | ✓ |
| Keyboard shortcuts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Menubar integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Adjustable overlay opacity | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native caret tracking that follows your cursor across apps | — | ✓ |
| Works across more native apps: Chrome, Safari, Brave, Xcode, VS Code, Obsidian, and more | — | ✓ |
| Greater customisation options | — | ✓ |
| Frosted glass overlay | — | ✓ |
| No Hide My Screen branding on the overlay | — | ✓ |
Rated on the Mac App Store
5.0 / 5
5 reviews
Polar checkout. No account required. 30-day refund.
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